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Andernach, Germany

Andernach Geyser

The highest cold-water geyser in the world.
Ginter Kappl Added by Ginter Kappl
Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal

Côa Museum

An architectural gem nestled into a promontory overlooking a prehistoric landscape.
Bucky Edgett Added by Bucky Edgett
Verdú, Spain

Estinclells Iberian Site

Archaeological site of Iberian people ruins.
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Baffin Region, Nunavut

Nettilling Lake

This landlocked lake is the world's largest on an island.
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Narsarsuaq, Greenland

Arboretum Groenlandicum

An experimental forest at the foreground of arboreal science is also the canary in the coal mine for climate change.
Klagenfurt, Austria

Lindwurmbrunnen

The medieval "dragon" on an Austrian city's coat-of-arms comes to life in a fountain.
Michael Inscoe Added by Michael Inscoe
West Stockwith, England

The Trent Aegir

In the right conditions a wall of water up to five feet tall flows upstream against the current on the River Trent.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Qrendi, Malta

Il-Maqluba Sinkhole

This 50-foot-deep sinkhole created in the 14th century is home to rare plants and fungi.
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Lisse, Netherlands

Black Tulip Museum

A journey through 430 years of bulbiculture in the Netherlands.
Vololona Added by Vololona
Whitby, England

Whitby Wishing Chair

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

Moray House Garden Pavilion

This unassuming shed was the stage for a monumental event in British history.
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Ravenscar, England

Peak Alum Works

At the height of alum production at this factory, human urine was a valued commodity.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Siem Reap, Cambodia

Phimeanakas

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.
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Los Angeles, California

The Los Angeles Times Bombing Memorial

This grand memorial remembers the 20 members of the Los Angeles Times killed when the office was bombed.
jbartlett2000 Added by jbartlett2000
Ottosdal, South Africa

Klerksdorp Spheres

Tiny pyrophyllite spheres from 3 billion years ago.
atimian Added by atimian
Europoort Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rozenburg Wind Wall

The Rozenberg wind wall in South Holland makes for smooth sailing through the Calandbrug canal.
katiebaker4 Added by katiebaker4
Pendine, Wales

Pendine Sands

Several land speed world records were shattered at this Welsh beach.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Visby, Sweden

The Maiden's Tower

Known locally as the Jungfrutornet, this Medieval tower hides a dark legend.
CoolCrab Added by CoolCrab
Hartlepool, England

HMS Trincomalee

The oldest warship in Europe is still afloat.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Edmonton, Alberta

Garneau Theatre

This is one of the last remaining theatres in Canada to feature an Art Moderne architectural style.
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Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Fort A Site

This former Union fort commands a fine view of downtown Cape Girardeau and the Mississippi River.
jueybuoy Added by jueybuoy
Los Angeles, California

Griffith J. Griffith Statue

Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.
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Annapolis, Maryland

The Hall of Presidents Before Washington

A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.
thomasharper Added by thomasharper
Thurmont, Maryland

Blue Blazes Whiskey Still

Unannounced visitors are now welcome at the site of the largest Prohibition-era bootlegging operation in the region.
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