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Hunebed D27 in Borger, Netherlands
Just a short walk from the Hunebedcentrum in Borger stands D27, the largest dolmen in the Netherlands. At over 22 meters (74 feet) long and
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Grotta Tanaccia in San Marino, San Marino
Grotta Tanaccia is an ancient rock niche on the edge of Monte Titano, located just outside the city walls near Montale Tower. The niche in t
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PDX Carpet Memorial in Portland, Oregon
On the side of the Hampton Inn, in downtown Portland, Oregon, there is a sign commemorating the carpet of PDX airport. Beloved for its uglin
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Roundels of Historical Figures in Mumbai, India
One of the most important landmarks in Mumbai is the Hutatma Chowk / Flora Fountain area. A major square and traffic junction, it is surroun
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Bedford Flag in Bedford, Massachusetts
In a small historic town on the outskirts of Boston lies the Bedford Flag, the oldest complete surviving flag in the United States. The flag
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Giant Perstorp Vinegar Bottle in Perstorp, Sweden
Perstorp's vinegar is a staple of Swedish kitchens, and most Swedes recognize its glass bottle. In 1881, the factory in Perstorp began produ
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U.S. Civil War Veteran's Grave in Stockport, England
In a relatively small municipal cemetery in Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK is one of a limited number of known resting places of American
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Paine House Museum in Coventry, Rhode Island
Have $6 and an empty afternoon with not much else to do in Rhode Island? Well take a visit to this historical museum. Sometimes you may be l
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Chapel of Expiation in Paris, France
Seldom used today, the word "expiation" refers to the act of atoning for a sin. In the case of this elegant chapel, the sin in question was
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Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum in Rīga, Latvia
Established and opened in 2010 by the Shamir religious community with assistance from the Riga City Council, the Riga Ghetto and Latvian Hol
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House of Egyptian Architecture in Cairo, Egypt
The Ali Labib House, constructed by two brothers in the 1700s, is a rare example of a fully preserved Ottoman-era Cairene mansion, with elem
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Smygehuk Fyr in Smygehuk, Sweden
This pot-riveted iron lighthouse served as a light beacon for the Swedish coast from 1883 until 1973, to be later restored and re-lit in Apr
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Commercial Signage on the Façade of Gruta 77 in Madrid, Spain
For nearly three decades, Gruta 77 has been a haven for Madrid’s rock and roll faithful. Right in the heart of Carabanchel, this legendary c
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Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville, Florida
Tucked into the “Are you sure we’re not lost?” countryside north of Gainesville sits Lubee Bat Conservancy, a small but world-renowned organ
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Deadtime Stories Books & Gifts in Lansing, Michigan
Deadtime Stories Books & Gifts is a weird little shop in Lansing’s REO Town that is probably best described as equal parts bookstore and spi
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Where to See the World’s Most Famous Preserved Body Parts
Sure, you’ve seen a dead body before, but have you ever seen a thumb preserved in salt? How about a saint’s heart shrouded in gold? Beyond t
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Abandoned Agricultural Mill in Śmiałowice, Poland
Tucked away in the Polish countryside stands an impressive early 20th-century agricultural mill complex that looks more like a grand estate
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Iron Fountain Gyumri in Gyumri, Armenia
If you go there in late February, the gray sky matches the mood perfectly. You walk down the cracked concrete of what used to be a grand Sov
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Milton College in Milton, Wisconsin
When Milton College finally closed its doors in 1982, it was the oldest institution of higher education in Wisconsin, beating the University
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Grave of John Gray in Hiramsburg, Ohio
John Gray was born the oldest of eight children on January 6, 1764 on property belonging to George Washington near his Mt. Vernon estate. Cl
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Rhossili Down Radar Station in Hillend, Wales
Situated atop the north western end of Rhossili Downs, the Rhossili Down radar station was built in 1942, as part of 'Chain Home Low', a net
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‘Cross-legged’ in Pristina, Kosovo
During the 1990 protests, thousands of Kosovo Albanians gathered peacefully in Pristina to oppose the Serbian regime. Among them was Faik Re
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Ta Kon Citadel in Vinh Son, Vietnam
Hidden deep within the remote mountains of Vinh Son, Ta Kon Citadel looks at first glance like the forgotten ruins of a colossal ancient for
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St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York
Initially conceived by and built to serve the Irish community of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, this striking Catholic Church was completed in 1905.
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