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Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.

Chef Lawrence West serves up Indian tacos, wojapi, and other Lakota dishes at the brick-and-mortar incarnation of his popular food truck.

Named for the 39 tribes that live in Oklahoma, this restaurant's menu deliciously highlights local flavors.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

The dishes at this restaurant by The Sioux Chef celebrate indigenous heritage.

A 19th century hat factory still stands as a crumbling ruin in upstate New York.

This abandoned cemetery is crumbling into ruin, exposing the artifacts and bodies buried there.

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.

The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.

Malaysian fireflies create a dazzling display as thousands light up in unison.

Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

This giant power line tower is a robot that can express its moods in neon.

Bioluminescence in the reefs of the Maldives causes the sea to glow like a starry night sky.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

A shining sculpture made of 3,115 lights, the number of visible stars in the Northern Hemisphere.

This former farm In northern Iceland is now a museum, where visitors can tour beautifully-preserved turf houses.

One of the last full-orchestra recording studios in New York City and an acoustical marvel.

A quick trip around the globe through an amazing miniature exhibit.

Long-forgotten artifacts give incredible insight into New York's most glamorous hotel.

An enormous warehouse filled with parade floats collected from over 50 years of patriotic celebrations.

This museum sits on the site of a decommissioned military communications base.