Green Bank, West Virginia
Green Bank: A Town for 'Wi-Fi Refugees'
This rural community has attracted both scientists and techno-refugees due to its federally-mandated lack of technology.
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Green Bank, West Virginia
This rural community has attracted both scientists and techno-refugees due to its federally-mandated lack of technology.
Cass, West Virginia
Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.
Fayetteville, West Virginia
One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.
Ansted, West Virginia
The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.
Weston, West Virginia
A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.
Saint Blazey, England
The largest greenhouse in the world is home to over one million types of plants.
Sydney, Australia
A self-funded cemetery with a long list of inhabitants.
Austin, Texas
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
Austin, Texas
Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.
Houston, Texas
Giant heads occasionally litter the industrial Houston neighborhood where sculptor David Adickes has his studio.
Houston, Texas
The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.
Houston, Texas
At the "Garage Mahal" in Houston, car culture is about more than just driving.
Houston, Texas
Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.
Melbourne, Australia
Occult books, tarot, oddities.
Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand's only running funicular railway.
Wellington, New Zealand
The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.