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20.6767, -103.3429
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15.2635, -23.7437
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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
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San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs
At this beautifully preserved Pre-Hispanic site, you can see ancient petroglyphs with depictions of llamas and alpacas.
-22.6710, -68.2342
Colere, Italy
Via Mala
A prehistoric route that has claimed many victims is now closed to traffic.
45.9486, 10.1045
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Banff Wildlife Crossings
Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.
51.1611, -115.7146
Walhalla, Australia
Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine
A rare chance to enter an original gold mine from the 1800s.
-37.9391, 146.4495
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
Avatar Grove
This patch of old-growth forest is home to Canada's gnarliest tree.
48.6167, -124.4375
London, England
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson Plaque
This plaque in one of London's oldest public hospitals commemorates the first meeting of two of Britain's most famous literary heroes: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
51.5176, -0.1007
Banff, Alberta
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.
51.1691, -115.5915
Witney, England
The Devil's Quoits
A renovated henge and stone circle just south of Stanton Harcourt village.
51.7400, -1.4059
Bowie, Texas
World's Largest Bowie Knife
A town pays homage to its namesake.
33.5472, -97.8322
Jasper, Alberta
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.
52.2590, -117.2770
Ashland, Massachusetts
Stone's Public House
A historic pub with traditional Irish cuisine, fine drinks, and a paranormal past.
42.2597, -71.4646
Skarpnäcks GĂ¥rd, Sweden
Jättegrytan i Skarpnäck (Skarpnäck Giant's Kettle)
This hole formed by a glacier is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in Stockholm.
59.2693, 18.1442
Washington, D.C.
Tree Mansion of Archibald Walk
Depending on who you ask, this controversial treehouse is either a charmingly creative child's playhouse or an illegal encroachment on public land.
38.8821, -76.9969
Tequisquiapan, Mexico
Péndulo de Tequisquiapan
This monument marking the center of Mexico might be more political than geographical.
20.5216, -99.8939
Cameron, Arizona
Cameron Trading Post
More than a century old, this trading post resides in the Navajo Nation.
35.8755, -111.4136
Winchester, Virginia
Old Town Spring
A natural spring situated on the grounds of the Hawthorne estate.
39.1877, -78.1764
Toora, Australia
Toora Dog Tree
A carved tribute to these artist's furry friends.
-38.6643, 146.3617
Arlington, Virginia
Abner Doubleday Gravesite
Though his role as the inventor of baseball may be up for debate, fans still festoon Doubleday's grave with baseballs.
38.8812, -77.0726
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