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Al Qasr Al Ghamedh (Al Qassimi Palace)
25.7421, 55.9361
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Statue of Lord Laddu Gopal
27.1951, 78.0212
Englishtown, Nova Scotia
Giant MacAskill’s Grave
46.2875, -60.5399
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Kejimkujik Petroglyphs
44.3884, -65.2148
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Ushuaia, Argentina
Postal del Fin del Mundo
The southernmost postal office in South America.
-54.8468, -68.4808
Bromölla, Sweden
'Scanisaurus'
These life-sized mosaic reptiles, crafted using ceramics from a local toilet factory, link the town's industrial heritage with its prehistoric past.
56.0751, 14.4670
Nevada
Delamar Dry Lake
This dry lake bed was once an emergency landing strip for military and experimental aircraft.
37.3189, -114.9487
Birżebbuġa, Malta
Għar Dalam
The bones of prehistoric animals and early signs of human habitation have been found inside Malta's "cave of darkness."
35.8365, 14.5280
Dorset, England
Badbury Rings
An Iron Age hill fort turned scenic nature park.
50.8263, -2.0535
Rome, Italy
Museo Barracco di Scultura Antica
An expansive collection donated by an heirless nobleman formed this admission-free civic museum.
41.8968, 12.4726
Arlington, Virginia
Weenie Beenie
The last remaining location of a drive-up hot dog stand named after a local pool shark.
38.8438, -77.0861
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Ocean Fantasy Museum
An antiquated aquarium housed in a converted government anti-nuclear bunker.
22.6560, 120.3514
Xagħra, Malta
Xerri’s Grotto
A small cave network was discovered under a home in Xagħra, in 1924 when the owner was digging a well.
36.0511, 14.2613
Cologne, Germany
Shrine of the Three Kings
The bones of the Biblical Magi traveled to Constantinople and Milan before landing in their current home inside an elaborate golden reliquary in the Cologne Cathedral.
50.9413, 6.9583
Sydney, Australia
Midden
In the shadow of the Sydney Opera House, Indigenous ingredients shine.
-33.8574, 151.2147
Nevada
Anniversary Narrows
A spectacular slot canyon at the northern edge of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
36.2205, -114.7031
Isle of Wight, England
The Durbar Room
This elaborate banquet hall in Queen Victoria's summer residence is an homage to Indian architecture, including miniature models of palaces in India.
50.7511, -1.2702
Marrickville, Australia
Wildflower Brewery
Inventive brewers use NSW ingredients to dream up flavorful beers made with local honey, native raspberries, and Mariposa plums.
-33.9050, 151.1655
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Hockomock Swamp
Tales of ghosts, cryptids, and true crime rise from the murky waters of the largest freshwater wetland in Massachusetts.
41.9946, -71.0416
Şehzadeler, Turkey
Saruhan Bey Pine Tree
A centuries-old pine tree is growing through the floor and roof of this building.
38.6168, 27.4257
Ouray, Colorado
Cascade Falls Park
Let Ouray’s tallest waterfall sweep your breath away on a dealer’s choice of scenic hikes.
38.0264, -107.6643
Las Vegas, Nevada
Italian American Club Restaurant
This supper club is a slice of old Las Vegas.
36.1455, -115.1163
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