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Bayport, New York

The Long Island Sphinx

A century ago, aspiring socialites climbed on this cement beast with the hopes of marrying a millionaire.
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Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia

Bighorns

This 20-foot-tall sculpture is in honor of the herd of bighorn sheep that call Radium Hot Springs home.
Added by amandaumbach
Kalgoorlie, Australia

The World's Tallest Bin

Although not officially the world's tallest bin, this giant trash receptacle was designed to stop littering.
Added by Obscuravibes
Yanchep, Australia

Alex T. Brown Shipwreck

The last vestiges of this ship are mostly buried beneath the sand dunes.
Added by Obscuravibes
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Lindisfarne, the Holy Island

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.
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Clonmacnoise, Ireland

Clonmacnoise

The ruins of a sixth-century monastery sit on the banks of the River Shannon.
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Dallas, Texas

Klyde Warren Park

A city park that sits on top of a freeway.
Added by Scott Terrell
Mogollon, New Mexico

Cosmic Campground

This remote camping site offers incredible stargazing opportunities.
Added by Discordant Cello
Rhinebeck, New York

Fork in the Road-Rhinebeck

A unique work of art that was created without permission.
Added by k8ydid
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Sweepers Clock

The hands on this clock appear to be created by two workers sweeping debris into careful positions.
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Salt Lake City, Utah

'Out of the Blue'

This mural changes every few years.
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Salt Lake City, Utah

Site of the World's First KFC

In 1952, this restaurant began selling the Colonel's “secret” recipe.
Added by Jdavi
Irvine, California

The Original Taco Bell Building

Someone really, really wanted to save this fast-food icon from demolition.
Added by alebrun
Toledo, Spain

The Smallest Window in the World

At least according to the Guinness World Records.
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Workum, Netherlands

It Lân Skip

A farm turned upside down.
Added by breezerboy1986
Cuatrociénegas, Mexico

Dunas de Yeso

These gleaming gypsum sand dunes are the second-largest in North America.
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Rottnest Island, Australia

Wadjemup Lighthouse

Ships still use this historic lighthouse to navigate dangerous, island waters.
Added by Obscuravibes
Bickley, Australia

Perth Observatory

The oldest observatory in West Australia.
Added by zoefraus
Chelsea, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Mona Lisa

A likeness of Da Vinci's mysterious painting smiles at passersby from the side of a barn.
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Cambridge, England

Whipple Museum of the History of Science

A treasure trove of astronomical, mathematical, and scientific instruments at Cambridge University.
Lauren J Young Added by Lauren J Young
Cambridge, England

Mathematical Bridge

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Added by melissaowens99
London, England

Books for Cooks

This bookstore serves recipes from the cookbooks on sale.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
London, England

The 'Scribble'

A giant scrawl on the skyline of south London.
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London, England

Henry VIII Gatehouse Statue

London's only public statue of the much-married monarch adorns the gate to St Bartholomew’s Hospital.
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