Oroville, California
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Home of what was the largest hydraulic mine in the world, producing gold and the first diamonds in the U.S.
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Oroville, California
Home of what was the largest hydraulic mine in the world, producing gold and the first diamonds in the U.S.
Oroville, California
California's first suspension bridge.
Santa Barbara, California
This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.
San Jose, California
The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.
Guatemala City, Guatemala
An impressive century-old, to-scale topographical map of Guatemala.
Santiago Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Giant kites are flown during this Day of the Dead celebration in Guatemala.
Antigua, Guatemala
Believe it or not, the now-ubiquitous California avocado originated in Guatemala.
Placerville, California
This short-lived tea and silk farm is believed to be the first permanent Japanese settlement in North America.
Collector, Australia
One man's artistic vision is a small town government's legal battle.
Kiama, Australia
At five meters long, that is one big piece of foam poop.
Robertson, Australia
Concrete spud looks like the North American Sebago.
Katoomba, Australia
A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.
Royal National Park, Australia
A sparkling sandstone cliffside that's worth a visit while it still exists.
Mount Colah, Australia
An ancient rock engraving shows Aboriginals used their advanced knowledge of the stars to hunt and gather.
Sydney, Australia
Australian museum dedicated to human health and lack thereof.
Sydney, Australia
The world's first indigenous rooftop farm boasts 2,000 plants from more than 35 different native Australian species.
Sydney, Australia
An ancient engraving by the Cammeraygal people was uncovered in the transformation of a North Sydney industrial site.
Sydney, Australia
This secret Australian garden was built on love after a man planted a random bulb he found in the ocean.
Sydney, Australia
Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.
Sydney, Australia
A collaboration of art and ornithology mourns the calls of Sydney's lost birds.
Mount Surprise, Australia
White cockroaches and other cave species occupy this massive series of lava tubes.
Kalgoorlie, Australia
Although not officially the world's tallest bin, this giant trash receptacle was designed to stop littering.
Arumpo, Australia
Prehistoric park filled with the fossils of dozens of extinct species including Australian megafauna.
Kangaroo Island Council, Australia
An island off the coast of South Australia is home to the last purebred Ligurian bees.