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Píllaro, Ecuador
The devil masks on display at this small museum are part of an annual festival that has been taking place for centuries.
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Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.
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Homewood Cemetery
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This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.
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Celebrating the history of Hangul, the Korean writing system invented by King Sejong to improve his realm’s literacy.
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Spomenik Mramor
A neglected spomenik overlooking the beautiful Kopaonik Mountains.
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Boiler Tube Slot Canyon
This unique art installation used boiler tubes from a decommissioned power plant to resemble Antelope Canyon.
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