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A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

This ever-changing arrangement of naked dolls even caught the attention of "The Walking Dead" crew.

This high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

Thousands of years of crashing waves gave this mushroom-shaped rock its svelte figure.

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

This Arctic storage facility is a secure backup for agricultural biodiversity.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

A stunning silver lining to global warming's gloomy cloud.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

A serpentine highway twists and turns over the treacherous Norwegian Sea.

Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."

A curious whirlpool formation supposedly capable of entangling or engulfing branches, tree trunks, or whole rafts full of hapless tourists.

A wonderland of folk art including the World’s Largest Grit. 

This set of rickety spaceships are prepared to give alien travelers a place to relax and go to the bathroom.

The world's largest collection of ticks.

This museum gives tribute to the underappreciated "Down-South Submarine."

The largest puppetry museum in the United States houses the world's most complete collection of Jim Henson artifacts.

Suspended above the ground in a thicket of towering Georgia trees is a modern architectural wonder.