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The English town of Mansfield likely got its name from this enigmatic breast-shaped mound rising abruptly from the earth.

A historic scientific breakthrough that crosses nine borders.

A tiny, remote island packed with wonders both natural and geeky.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

A technicolor place of worship for Elevationists.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

A rare opportunity to drive across the ocean floor.

Once on display alongside a giant Gumby, it’s as tall as a nine-story building when fully extended.

An ancient rogue artist community hidden next to one of the world's most glitzy and glamorous cities.

The site of the little-known Pennsylvania battle that sparked the Seven Years' War.

This replica of an 8th century burial ship actually sailed to Norway before returning home to Minnesota.

The 14th-century ruins are said to contain healing powers.

It took an artist 20 years to create this sprawling sculpture garden honoring the area's ancient inhabitants.

The remote island home of the overlooked explorer who co-discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection.

The excellent acoustics of this natural amphitheater made it a popular preaching spot for the founder of the Methodist Church.

A gregarious Ohio resident has been building his whimsical temple to peace for decades.

The only microgravity tower in Europe can produce nine seconds of weightlessness.

A collection of pianos and more guaranteed to delight anyone interested in music history.

The humble field where the first Major League Baseball game was played.

A spiral staircase connects the limestone cave with Pembroke Castle, birthplace of King Henry VII.

This Soviet-era "closed town" was a top secret uranium producer often left off of maps.

The institution is sitting on a goldmine of 21,000 paints, varnishes, pigments, and primers preserved for posterity.

One of the last doorless, continuously moving elevators still in use in the U.K.

This suburban house is made of dirt, and almost sparked a revolution in home construction.