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Visalia, California

Sequoia Legacy Tree

Far out of its comfort zone, this sequoia was planted as a symbol of the connection between Visalia and its neighboring national park.
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Andover, England

Danebury Meteorite

The earliest meteorite ever discovered in Britain was nearly missed.
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Woodcrest Estates, Delaware

Hearn Potato House

An abandoned rural reminder of a time when the sweet potato crop was king in Delaware.
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Rocamadour, France

Rocamadour

This medieval village clings to a cliff in southwestern France.
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Memphis, Tennessee

Metal Museum

A museum dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing the art and craft of fine metalwork.
Added by PappyMak
Wemding, Germany

'Zeitpyramide' ('Time Pyramid')

An abstract sculpture that will be a work in progress for the next 1,000 years.
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Oslo, Norway

'Glory Glory with Crutches'

Located within military grounds, this one-legged bronze soldier poignantly showcases the human cost of war.
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Belfast, Northern Ireland

Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum

Documenting the nationalist movement in Northern Ireland, with an emphasis on the history of political prisoners.
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Tainan City, Taiwan

Snail Alley

The residence of a Taiwanese literary scholar sits down an alleyway adorned with depictions of snails.
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Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Ronald Reagan Eating a Potato Pancake

A bronze statue to commemorate the former president's visit to a local Polish-American festival.
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Azrou, Morocco

Ben Smime Tuberculosis Sanatorium

This abandoned hospital facility is associated with regicidal conspiracies and paranormal activities.
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Mġarr, Malta

Victoria Lines

These 19th-century military fortifications spanning the island of Malta now form a nice countryside hiking trail.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Trompettersteeg

Widely advertised as Amsterdam’s narrowest street, this passage was once a highlight of the Red Light District before its windows closed.
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Pocahontas, Virginia

Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine

A literal in-depth look at one of the United States' most cherished coal mines and the questionable working conditions of its laborers
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Pune, India

Empress Botanical Garden

This sprawling oasis of green in the middle of the city has a vast collection of beautiful flora.
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Boundary County, Idaho

Good Grief

Population: three people, two dogs, and one old grouch.
Added by CrabSauce
Toronto, Ontario

First Toronto Post Office

The first post office in Toronto still operates today, complete with quill pens and ink for writing letters.
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Crested Butte, Colorado

Crested Butte Cemetery

A testament to Colorado’s rugged mining history sits against a backdrop of striking mountain scenery.
Added by traceywilson