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Forest to Table in Alpine Slovenia
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The Artisans Behind India's Living Root Bridges
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For half a century, Hally War has been growing a bridge across a local river—and between past and present.
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Forest to Table in Alpine Slovenia
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Toilet Cabinet of Ferdinand VII
Madrid, Spain
The Spanish king's private bathroom embraced the idea of a porcelain throne.
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Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Elliðaey Island Lodge
Internet rumors, often involving Icelandic singer Bjork, have abounded regarding this isolated outcrop of rock.
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Alatskivi, Estonia
Alatskivi Castle
A wealthy aristocratic family built this Disney-worthy, fairy-tale castle.
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Salvador, Brazil
Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra
This 17th-century Portuguese fort now houses a nautical museum.
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London, England
Dog and Pot Sculpture
A recreation of a sign that Charles Dickens used to see on his walk home.
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Rachel, Nevada
Extraterrestrial Highway Sign
This sign designates the road that leads to the infamous Area 51.
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Cologne, Germany
Helios Lighthouse
How did a lighthouse wind up in the middle of this landlocked German city?
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Paris, France
Vaslav Nijinsky’s Grave
A melancholy jester sits on the grave of a famous 20th-century ballet dancer and choreographer.
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Port Eynon, Wales
Culver Hole
This tall stone wall with no door and ill-matched windows was built centuries ago, and used as a shelter for domesticated pigeons.
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