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Washington, D.C.

Rotunda of the Provinces

An echo chamber with a waterfall wrapped around its base at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.
Added by blimpcaptain
Mantua, Italy

Palazzo Aldegatti's Cat

This decoration above a door, an unofficial family crest, is said to come alive during the night to try to get free of the stone.
Added by Lakehurst
Athens, Greece

The Olive Tree of the Acropolis

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.
gus619USA Added by gus619USA
Pāhoa, Hawaii

Puna End of the Road

In 2018, Pohoiki Road was severed by lava flowing from the eruption of Kilauea.
boeingsandbikes Added by boeingsandbikes
New York, New York

Times Square Station Fake Tiles

Fake subway tiles were installed to cover a design that resembled the Confederate flag—it's unclear if the resemblance was intentional.
Added by dandalydesign
Antarctica

Allan Hills

An ice field known for harboring an infamous Martian meteorite turned out to contain the oldest air on Earth.
yymark4 Added by yymark4
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
Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Loch Long Torpedo Range

A long-abandoned relic of World War II.
grahamstewartwalker Added by grahamstewartwalker
Emerald, Australia

The Big Easel

An oversized Van Gogh reproduction is one of three massive sunflower paintings across the globe.
MadamZoZo Added by MadamZoZo
Salmon, Idaho

Goldbug Hot Springs

This set of hot springs also comes with fantastic views.
PNW Explored Added by PNW Explored
Toronto, Ontario

Oculus Pavilion

A space-age 1950s pavilion on a secluded path is full of Toronto history surprises.
Liisa Added by Liisa
Inveraray, Scotland

Dun na Cuaiche Watchtower

An 18th-century viewpoint across the surrounding highlands.
grahamstewartwalker Added by grahamstewartwalker
North Geelong, Australia

The Sphinx Hotel

A taste of Egypt on the outskirts of Geelong.
grahamstewartwalker Added by grahamstewartwalker
Las Vegas, Nevada

Office of Collecting and Design

Decades' worth of lost and forgotten objects make up the collection of this tantalizingly odd little museum.
Added by jessicaoreck
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Western Sculpture Park

An underappreciated sculpture garden just a few blocks from the capitol building.
kemlevi2713 Added by kemlevi2713
Svetlogorsk, Russia

Svetlogorsk Beach Gondolas

These tiny cabins on a cableway have been carrying visitors at a Baltic resort down to the beach since 1912.
gypsyblue Added by gypsyblue
Lyon, France

Maison des Canuts (Silk Workers' Center)

Explore the 500-year history of silk-making in Lyon at this museum, workshop, and boutique.
Added by jtchibnalljr
Manchester, England

'The Snowman'

This bronze statue stands throughout the year and illustrates an urgent message about the environment.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Greta Bridge, England

Morritt Arms Hotel Dickens Mural

This impressive mural adorns the wall of this 17th-century hotel and honors the literary icon.
grahamstewartwalker Added by grahamstewartwalker
Pray, Montana

Chico Hot Springs Giant Chicken

The formidable fowl can be found standing near an isolated hiking path.
scottw888 Added by scottw888
Ward, New Zealand

Ward Beach Boulders

This beach provides a glimpse of the ancient seafloor without getting wet.
Mintenk0 Added by Mintenk0
Dunmore, Scotland

Dunmore Park House

A once extravagant mansion, now reduced to ruin.
grahamstewartwalker Added by grahamstewartwalker
Pyongyang, North Korea

Taedonggang Brewing Company

An English brewery transported to North Korea.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Oslo, Norway

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.
grahamstewartwalker Added by grahamstewartwalker