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Two islands just 4 km apart separated by an International Border and Date Line.

A man-made island fort that has housed soldiers, scientists, and ravers.

The coldest city in the world.

The deepest hole drilled in the name of science, where evidence of Precambrian life was found.

Moscow's imposing monument to the Space Age.

It took over half a century but a Russian monument to a famous and tragic space pup finally stands in Moscow.

Site of the largest impact event to occur over land in Earth's recorded history.

Moscow's other, lesser known kremlin is a fairytale-like cultural complex modeled after Old Russia.

Museum celebrating the achievements of the Soviet space program.

Nightmarish example of the unintended consequences of weapons testing.

The villagers of the coldest inhabited place on Earth adjust to unique challenges presented by day-to-day living.

This Russian religious complex is a Frankenstein's chapel that includes influence from almost all the major faiths.

Stunning examples of Russia's 18th-century wooden architecture.

Moss and stone turn this waterfall into an otherworldly liquid veil.

The medieval town's star-shaped walls are geometrically dazzling, though not entirely impenetrable.

As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.

This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

A submerged village appears when dam levels drop.

Museum dedicated to "the man who moved the Earth."

Communism's topsy-turvy effect on Poland has been brought to life in this wacky tourist trap.

Real bones which are said to have belonged to a Polish dragon.

The walls and ceiling of this Polish church are decorated with thousands of skulls, with another 21,000 skeletons just below.