Nately Scures, England
Mermaid of Nately Scures
From amidst her whirling waves, this mermaid sees all who pass through St. Swithun’s Church. If local legends are to be believed, she serves as a warning.
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Nately Scures, England
From amidst her whirling waves, this mermaid sees all who pass through St. Swithun’s Church. If local legends are to be believed, she serves as a warning.
St. Louis, Missouri
When Joseph Marconnott died, he had a unique final wish: to be mummified and put on display.
Toledo, Spain
At least according to the Guinness World Records.
New York, New York
A Hell's Kitchen synagogue that has counted stars of stage and screen among its congregation.
Hong Kong
An otherworldly "cave" created by an artist in a Hong Kong factory building.
Workum, Netherlands
A farm turned upside down.
Cuatrociénegas, Mexico
These gleaming gypsum sand dunes are the second-largest in North America.
Henley-on-Thames, England
The final resting place of a miniature monkey.
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Dine on ceviche tacos in the sea at this floating restaurant only accessible by boat.
Rottnest Island, Australia
Ships still use this historic lighthouse to navigate dangerous, island waters.
Bergamo, Italy
A genius of the art of juggling is buried here.
Bickley, Australia
The oldest observatory in West Australia.
Woodstock, Illinois
See where Bill Murray kidnapped a hapless Punxsutawney Phil.
Madrid, Spain
The magic of Spanish aviation housed under one roof.
London, England
A recreation of a sign that Charles Dickens used to see on his walk home.
Melbourne, Australia
This 2008 memorial commemorates two leading Aboriginal Australian rights activists.
Yeosu, South Korea
Low tide reveals an ocean bridge to an island full of art.
Chelsea, Oklahoma
A likeness of Da Vinci's mysterious painting smiles at passersby from the side of a barn.
Bowmore, Scotland
If you can’t dive into a whisky cask, this swimming pool might be the next best thing.
Red Cliffs, Australia
One of the world's largest tractors was built to replace camel caravans.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle's own bad art museum located inside Cafe Racer.
Bicheno, Australia
The burial place of this Tasmanian Aboriginal woman is a memorial that remembers the atrocities of colonialism.
Taroona, Australia
The world's tallest shot tower—maybe.
Waianae, Hawaii
This coastal cavern is associated with the Hawaiian god of creation.