Coorada, Australia
1972 Taroom Truck Explosion Memorial
One of the biggest mysteries of Central Queensland: How did this truck spontaneously combust with the force of a massive bomb?
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Coorada, Australia
One of the biggest mysteries of Central Queensland: How did this truck spontaneously combust with the force of a massive bomb?
Brisbane, Australia
A nearly lost tribute to an 11-year-old boy killed during a World War I homecoming parade.
Port Hedland, Australia
This sculpture honors the legacy of Australia's now-defunct, Black Rock Stakes wheelbarrow race.
Perth, Australia
This Western Australian mint was established during the height of the Australian gold rush.
North Fremantle, Australia
Visible from both land and sea.
Gumeracha, Australia
You can climb to the top of the world's largest rocking horse.
Rossville, Australia
Legend says entire herds of cattle have disappeared within this boulder-strewn landscape.
Cairns, Australia
These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane's manmade urban beach has enough water to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Kingston SE, Australia
A massive metal lobster welcomes tourists to a roadside restaurant.
Woombye, Australia
A giant Australian fruit and tropical farm.
Kilcoy, Australia
This small Australian town is considered home to the "Yowie" or the Aussie Big Foot.
Marble Bar, Australia
Microscopic fossils suggest Australia may be the birthplace of sulphur-based life forms.
Bardon, Australia
This rickety old shed hides a trove of secondhand literary treasures.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Kediri, Indonesia
Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.
Kapa'a, Hawaii
This narrow coastline trail through the dense Kauai wilderness is among the most beautiful and dangerous in the world.
Kealakekua, Hawaii
A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end.
Pāhoa, Hawaii
Watch the newest land on the planet form before your eyes.
Wahiawa, Hawaii
Race through the maze, get your name on the sign.
Christchurch, New Zealand
After the devastating 2011 earthquake, historic Christchurch begins to recover, starting with the pop-up Re:START mall.
Christchurch, New Zealand
The ruins of New Zealand's largest classical-style church.