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Fuente de los Niños Miones
20.6767, -103.3429
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Tarrafal Concentration Camp
15.2635, -23.7437
Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Al Qasr Al Ghamedh (Al Qassimi Palace)
25.7421, 55.9361
Agra, India
Statue of Lord Laddu Gopal
27.1951, 78.0212
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Gembrook, Australia
Kurth Kiln
This kiln was erected to produce charcoal for gas producer units during World War II.
-37.8996, 145.5766
Chicago, Illinois
Heaven On Seven
Hidden on the seventh floor of a historic building, this Cajun spot features wall-to-wall bottles of hot sauce.
41.8835, -87.6259
London, England
Benedict Arnold's London Residence
A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.
51.5187, -0.1581
San Marino, San Marino
Montale
The smaller of the three towers of San Marino is a former prison inaccessible from the ground level.
43.9303, 12.4527
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Elk Island National Park
Watch bison, elk, and other wild animals up close at this national park.
53.6076, -112.8619
Boone, North Carolina
Junaluska
One of the oldest Black communities in western North Carolina and one of the largest Black Mennonite congregations in the country.
36.2232, -81.6819
Alexandria, Virginia
'The Pharmacist'
This pharmacist and his patient greet visitors to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
38.8059, -77.0587
Goyang-si, South Korea
Illsan Lake Park
Home to the largest artificial lake in Asia.
37.6567, 126.7663
Charlotte, North Carolina
VisArt Video
Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.
35.2138, -80.7823
Rotterdam, Netherlands
De Brandgrens (The Blaze Boundary)
These lights mark the area of Rotterdam that was bombed and burned in 1940.
51.9212, 4.4721
Fort Wayne, Indiana
The Fun Farm
The Fun Farm weaves fairy tales, myths, and magic into a magnificent collection for visitors to explore.
41.0554, -85.0408
Tabriz, Iran
Painted Mountains of Tabriz
Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.
38.1643, 46.6264
Gyeongju, South Korea
Poseokjeong Pavilion
All that remains of an ancient royal palace is a water channel that was used for drinking games.
35.8069, 129.2131
Dallas, Texas
Bowler Hat Sculpture
This sculpture of a bowler hat is complemented by a matching umbrella a few blocks away.
32.7733, -96.7929
Georgia
Gveleti Waterfall
Hidden up a dusty track off the Georgian Military Road is this fascinating waterfall with mountainous views.
42.7048, 44.6142
Fort Worth, Texas
Billy Bob’s Texas
The "world’s largest honky-tonk" also has its own indoor rodeo arena.
32.7913, -97.3474
Westerly, Rhode Island
Living Sharks Museum
Tucked away in downtown Westerly is America's first shark history museum.
41.3789, -71.8298
Reyes Etla, Mexico
Santuario del Señor de las Peñas
This small church is surrounded by a landscape filled with hidden Zapotec ruins.
17.1974, -96.8131
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