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Ryan Haupt

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Paleontologist, podcaster, and lover of maps.
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Alferd Packer Cannibal Plaque

Washington, D.C.

Alferd Packer Cannibal Plaque

A brass plaque dedicated to a convicted cannibal hangs in the National Press Club, and that's not even the craziest part of the story.

Washington, D.C.'s "Spirit of American Youth."

Washington, D.C.

'Spirit of American Youth' Statue

A replica of the famous memorial statue at the Normandy American Cemetery hides in an office building in downtown D.C.

It's really very large!

Robertsfors N, Sweden

World's Largest Cheese Slicer

The cheese slicer may be a Norwegian invention, but the biggest ones in the world are found in Sweden.

Kavernputt
Permanently Closed

Smithfield, Pennsylvania

Kavernputt

A miniature golf course crafted inside the world's largest simulated cave.

Humpback Bridge

Covington, Virginia

Humpback Bridge

The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.

The chapel upon entering the cemetery.

Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland

Cedar Hill Cemetery

A historic cemetery filled with quirky faux wood art and unique tombstones.

Runstenskullen (The Rune Stone Hill)

Lund, Sweden

Runstenskullen (The Rune Stone Hill)

These ancient rune stones plucked from the countryside now call this university park home.

Fick Fossil and History Museum

Oakley, Kansas

Fick Fossil and History Museum

This small museum contains fossils from an era when Kansas was underwater.

Inside of Utica Mills Covered Bridge.

Thurmont, Maryland

Utica Mills Covered Bridge

Washed out by the Johnstown Flood in 1889, the surviving portion of the original two-span bridge now resides at Fishing Creek.

McKendree Cemetery

Brandywine, Maryland

McKendree Cemetery

This methodist cemetery is slowly receding into the wilderness along a Maryland highway.

Remnants.

Bedford, Virginia

Sharp Top Crash Site

A glimpse into the sacrifices of military members during World War II.

Gordo the Barosaurus

Toronto, Ontario

Gordo the Barosaurus

Canada's largest dinosaur skeleton was hidden away in storage for more than 40 years.

Shiprock

Palm Springs, California

Shiprock, Palm Springs

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

Smygehuk Utkiksplats (Sweden's Southernmost Point)

Smygehuk, Sweden

Smygehuk Utkiksplats (Sweden's Southernmost Point)

Sweden's southernmost point is located in this charming fishing village.

'Humor'

Stockholm, Sweden

'Humor'

This unique sculpture is often overlooked by pedestrians.

Delaware Delicacies Smokehouse

Hancock, New York

Delaware Delicacies Smokehouse

At this small shop off a dirt road in the forest, the specialty is eel the owner caught and smoked himself.

Sö 90 Runestone

Eskilstuna, Sweden

Sö 90 Runestone

This runestone once destroyed by an explosion has been painstakingly reassembled to save its history.

Horizon Insects

London, England

Horizon Insects

London's first edible insect farm offers facility tours and cooking classes.

Pacman.

Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm Metro Ventilation Art

Small Easter eggs are hidden in the ventilation holes of the city's newest trains.

Bevolo Gas & Electric Light Museum

New Orleans, Louisiana

Bevolo Gas & Electric Light Museum

This quaint museum in a long-running workshop is dedicated to a fixture in New Orleans lighting.

Fleetwood Church

Brandy Station, Virginia

Fleetwood Church

This abandoned church languishing for decades is now one man's passion project and subject of paranormal investigators.

Descend into Agongointo-Zoungoudo

Bohicon, Benin

Agongointo-Zoungoudo Archaeological Park

This subterranean town of over 50 dwellings lies thirty feet beneath the Earth's surface.

Loup of Fintry

Glasgow, Scotland

Loup of Fintry

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

Källargränd urinoar (enter this way)

Stockholm, Sweden

Källargränd urinoar (Källargränd Urinal)

A 130-year-old urinal is the oldest of Stockholm and perhaps all of Sweden.

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