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Bad farming practices caused this unnatural natural wonder.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.

A chilling disappearance (and rescue) of a child uncovers a geological mystery.

A bedazzled house and crown "jewel" of outsider artist Loy Allen Bowlin.

Every winter, the wind carves blocks of frozen water into beautiful abstract shapes inside this unusually curved tunnel.

Atlanta's strange assortment of concrete pillars inspires reflection in some, confusion in others.

A deserted hodgepodge of experimental structures designed by nearby university students.

This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.

The largest greenhouse in the world is home to over one million types of plants.

This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.

Giant granite rocks standing end-to-end like a train of circus elephants.

The world's largest man-made underground caverns offer unparalleled underwater wonders.

A Texas cave network is home to some of the world's most spectacular-looking and bizarrely named mineral formations.

This head-spinningly bizarre Depression-era art cave is wall-to-wall quartz and Jesus.

A four-hour holy-rolling, Hallelujah-shouting, Southern gospel service, rendered as a country market where "All Is Welcome, Jews, and Gentiles."

Orcas on display and in the water.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

This frequently-photographed waterfall takes only a short hike to visit.

Burping, gurgling geothermal mud pots by the Salton Sea.

Huge otherworldly domed rocks on the shore of a deadly lake.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

Crosses of all shapes, sizes and colors litter the mountain, the site of a huge yearly Orthodox pilgrimage.

This impressive tunnel was dug entirely by hand over the course of 36 years.