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A monument to the egos of two railroad magnates that fell into decline along with their careers.

One of the smallest towns in the United States.

Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.

A giant green dragon crawls down from the roof of the Providence Children's Museum.

One of the largest publicly funded mural in the country is one city's love letter to itself.

This picturesque abandoned home is rumored to be a spite house.

Although now a decaying ruin, this stone cabin's history includes several notable figures.

The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.

A fiery crater has been burning in the Karakum Desert since 1971.

The former home of elite checkers battles of the Capital Pool Checkers Club.

Inspired by the colossal pyramids at Giza, this 15-foot structure is believed to be the first funerary pyramid in Great Britain.

An unassuming secret door once led to a legendary watering hole.

The quaint little Vermont town played a quaint little Connecticut town in Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice."

This permanent exhibition of commercial signs aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the city.

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.

A billionaire heiress' menagerie of animals were lovingly laid to rest on the grounds of her former estate.

Florence’s mother built a stairway down to her daughter’s coffin so she could comfort her during storms.

This elaborately-carved white marble fountain was built to stand outside the Detroit Opera House.

A moving tribute to a leader of the American abolitionist movement.

A small, emotionally charged room inside the Mario Testino Museum dedicated to Princess Diana and one famous photo shoot.

A strange and ancient landscape hides the dark, cavernous remains of a 5,000-year-old flint mine.

A mysterious crater-like pond has a spooky tendency to empty and fill with complete disregard to rainfall patterns.

A signal indicates the entrance to this alley, rumored to be a meeting place for witches.

This giant pocket watch is the third iteration of a local landmark that has been standing just off the Santa Fe Plaza for over 100 years.