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Covington, Kentucky

Hierophany and Hedge

A shop for all your magical needs and notions.
Added by coreygaslamp
Hanover, Germany

Momo Monument

A bronze statue of Momo, a girl holding a huge ear, sits waiting to listen to anyone who needs it.
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Liberal, Kansas

Mighty Samson of the Cimarron

Raised high above the Cimarron River, this 1,268-foot rail bridge followed a half-century of trainwrecks, bridge collapses, and an abandoned town.
Added by ianlefk
Cameron Corner, Australia

Cameron Corner

The point where New South Wales meets Queensland and South Australia.
Added by louisoneill
Antonito, Colorado

El Santuario de los Pobladores

Colorado's oldest church is now home to the largest handmade adobe labyrinth in the world.
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Stockport, England

Stockport Air Raid Shelters

Nicknamed the 'Chestergate Hotel,' the underground tunnel had beds, lights, and even flushing toilets.
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Orlando, Florida

‘The Traveler’

If you don't look closely, you might mistake this sculpture for just another passenger waiting at the airport.
Added by TheWarblers
Penn Yan, New York

Public Universal Friend Exhibit

This non-binary preacher formed a religious movement in the region of New York later known as the “Burned-Over District.”
Added by zride1905
London, England

National Gallery Mosaics

A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.
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Gérouville, Belgium

Tilleul de Gérouville

A 600-year-old elm tree with a built-in seat and thatched roof.
Added by Enzo RhodeHagen
Klåveröd, Sweden

Snuvestuan (Cottage of the Hulder)

This cave at the base of an unusually shaped cliff is said to be inhabited by a mythical forest enchantres from Scandinavian folklore.
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Monroe, New York

Rest Haven

Famed activist Hellen Keller was involved in the operation and administration of this vacation home for blind women starting in the early 20th century.
Added by blimpcaptain
Oxnard, California

Pleasant Valley Historic Cemetery and Japanese historic Cemetery

Two historic and closed cemeteries, separated by a low income apartment building.
Added by rstratton024
Porto, Portugal

Planetário do Porto

A scientific observatory managed the largest Portuguese astronomy research unit.
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Savannah, Georgia

1996 Olympic Yachting Cauldron

A monument to one of the few Olympic flames ever to be lit outside of the host city.
Added by blimpcaptain
Genoa, Italy

Principe-Granarolo Funicular Railway

Although called a funicular by both its owner and the locals this historic railroad is actually a rack and pinion system.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Chanute, Kansas

Chanute-Wright Brothers Memorial

This unusual sculpture honors the city's namesake, Octave Chanute, for his pioneering work in early aviation.
Added by ianlefk
Wellesley, Massachusetts

Burned at the Stake Monument

Dedicated to a college founder's alleged ancestor who was martyred in 1555.
Ciaran Added by Ciaran