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Englishtown, Nova Scotia
Giant MacAskill’s Grave
46.2875, -60.5399
Jakes Landing, Nova Scotia
Kejimkujik Petroglyphs
44.3884, -65.2148
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Tà Má Stream
14.1546, 108.7971
Southampton, England
Gods House Tower
50.8964, -1.4026
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Chigasaki, Japan
Ochobamba
An old woman cured cholera in the 1820s and now her grave is said to be the city’s most cursed object.
35.3465, 139.4020
Reykjavik, Iceland
Þúfa
This earthwork installation sits on a grassy hill, celebrating Iceland's past and present.
64.1544, -21.9338
Alton, Illinois
McPike Mansion
The owners of this Victorian-era estate say it’s still visited by the spirits of long-gone residents.
38.9062, -90.1835
Matosinhos, Portugal
Conservas Pinhais
Sample some of Iberia’s best tinned fish at this century-old cannery just north of Porto.
41.1787, -8.6840
Porto, Portugal
Líder
Dine on Porto-style tripe at a restaurant run by the head of a gastronomic brotherhood dedicated to uplifting this humble dish.
41.1629, -8.5948
Seattle, Washington
Wall of Misfit Art
A mesmerizing amount of crazy art is attached to the side of this house on Seattle's Phinney Ridge, bringing smiles to those who venture down the driveway to take a look.
47.6804, -122.3557
Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Soo Line Historical Museum
The museum showcases the largest private silver collection in Canada, featuring 3,333 pieces.
49.6588, -103.8511
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Afyonkarahisar Castle
This 3,000-year-old “opium black fortress” towers over the ancient town named after it.
38.7570, 30.5317
Taipei, Taiwan
Jimmy's Moon Bus
Step into this whimsical art installation based on a popular picture book.
25.0328, 121.5657
Tomar, Portugal
Molly Williams Mural
In Portugal, a larger-than-life painting of America's first Black female firefighter.
39.6032, -8.4088
Cheshire, Connecticut
Paul Bunyan Muffler Man
A 26-foot-tall fiberglass American legend stands proudly here.
41.5578, -72.9066
Los Angeles, California
Ilé
Hidden in a Hollywood apartment, this restaurant takes diners on a gastronomic journey through West Africa.
34.0947, -118.3297
Antwerpen, Belgium
Heksensteen
A curious stone in a public square commemorates the victims of witch-burning.
51.1312, 4.5691
New Milford, Connecticut
Gaylordsville Spite House
The best revenge is a five-tiered layer cake of a dwelling.
41.6478, -73.4829
Leicester, Vermont
Queen Connie
A gorilla holding a VW Beetle isn't what you'd expect in rural Vermont.
43.8667, -73.1079
Görlitz, Germany
Jugendstilkaufhaus Görlitz
After falling into disuse, this imposing department store found new life as a Hollywood backdrop and a theater.
51.1527, 14.9873
Panaji, India
Panaji's Heritage Steps
These colorful staircases can be found around Goa’s capital.
15.4980, 73.8297
Bale, Croatia
Fort Forno
A strategically positioned fortress that protected the Fazana channel has found new life as a place for theater.
44.9988, 13.7254
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