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Caroline Barnes, the witch of St. Omer Cemetery

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The mysterious Gate of The Gods in Hayu Marca, Peru

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Telise Marker Towers: two strange cones that are actually a system of old nautical navigation beacons

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The dramatic history of Bengtskär Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries

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Vormsi Cemetery: one of the most unique cemeteries in Estonia

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Ungru Manor: the gutted remains of this Estonian mansion are a monument to a tragic love.

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Ruins of Antuni: a semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II that dominates the valley of Turano.

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The Iron Pillar of Qutub Minar, the 1,600-Year-Old ancient wonder that refuses to rust

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• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Almudena Cemetery: the oldest cemetery in Cusco, Peru

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• Lighthouses of the world

St. Joseph Lighthouse: the iconic duo’s bright history

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• Lighthouses of the world

Lighthouse of Ponta dos Capelinhos, Azores

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• History

Haida’s Totems: the silent guardians of the Northwest coast of Canada

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The intriguing history of the Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul

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• Music
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“La Abuela Rockera”, the Rocker Grandma of Madrid

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• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Hollywood Cemetery: the final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

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• Travel

The Mouth of Truth: if a liar puts his hand inside its mouth, he will lose it.

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The Devil’s Column: a gateway to hell in Milan’s city center

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• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

The Haunting Beauty of Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia ~

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• Lighthouses of the world

Cikoneng Lighthouse – a piece of Anyer’s history

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• Travel

Zmei Gorynich: the life-size fire-breathing, three-headed dragon statue in Russia

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• Lighthouses of the world

Fastnet Lighthouse: the story behind “Ireland’s Teardrop”

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• Lighthouses of the world

Shabla Lighthouse: the oldest lighthouse on the balkan peninsular

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• Travel

Al Naslaa: Saudi Arabia’s mysterious rock formation

1 year ago Robin

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• Travel

Nikiszowiec: Katowice’s old mining district

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• Lighthouses of the world

A visit to the St. Simons Island Light, Georgia

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• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Piscatawaytown Burial Ground and the witch of Edison

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• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Muschats’s Cairn: a stack of stones that honors a murdered 18th-century woman.

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• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Grave of Midnight Mary: the final resting place of a New Haven urban legend

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• People, mysteries and stories

Bobbie, the wonder dog who walked 2,500 miles to home

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• Lighthouses of the world

Cape Disappointment Light: the oldest functioning lighthouse on the West Coast

2 years ago Anya016

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C.Y. O’Connor Horse and Rider

2 years ago Nathan

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• Lighthouses of the world

Cape Bruny: the second oldest lighthouse in Australia

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• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Medb’s Cairn: the grave of a mythological Irish queen?

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• Lighthouses of the world

Minnesota’s Split Rock Lighthouse: the picturesque cliffside beacon that no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.

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• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Nicolas Cage’s Pyramid Tomb in New Orleans’ oldest cemetery~

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• Travel

The Three Wise Monkeys of Tōshōgū Shrine in Nikko, Japan

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• Lighthouses of the world

Cabo da Roca: the most westerly point of mainland Europe.

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• People, mysteries and stories

Malte Stierngranat: the man who did what he wanted

2 years ago Robin

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• Travel

St. Stephen Bulgarian Church: the unique cast iron Church of Istanbul

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• Travel

Standing Rock Monument of Fort Yates, North Dakota: said to have once been a young woman, is sacred to the Sioux people.

2 years ago Nathan

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• Travel

Parkland Walk: a walk along an abandoned railway line

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• Myths and Legends

The story of Dick Whittington and his faithful cat

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