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Bethel, Maine
Turns out you can see the world without ever leaving Maine.
Özkonak Belediyesi, Turkey
This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.
Chamula, Mexico
The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.
Bangor, Maine
The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.
Columbia Falls, Maine
This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.
Ellsworth, Maine
As communication goes completely wireless, this Maine museum remembers all the wires that got us to this point.
Prospect, Maine
This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.
Verona Island, Maine
The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.
Union, Maine
Grapes be damned, this distillery makes wine from apples, blueberries, cranberries, and more.
Thomaston, Maine
Trinkets and toys lovingly handmade by maximum security prisoners.
Owls Head, Maine
Every plane, auto, and bicycle in this collection is kept in working order and are regularly demonstrated to the public.
Union, Maine
They call buildings like this "mimetic architecture," but nothing has ever mimicked the taste of Moxie.
Alaska
The stickered marker pinpoints where the only maintained road in the United States crosses into the polar region.
Istanbul, Turkey
A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.
Lucerne, Switzerland
This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.
Fethiye, Turkey
These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.
San Jose, California
A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.
Palermo, Italy
Thousands of well-dressed mummies below a monastery.
Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania
Mysterious rocks that ring musically when struck.
Freeport, Maine
When the town wouldn't allow the fast-food behemoth to build a new restaurant, they put one inside an 1850 home.
Gwynedd, Wales
A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
Meknes, Morocco
Designed as a labyrinth, this subterranean prison was crafted without bars or doors.
Pompeii, Italy
Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.