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Part of one of the largest flooded cavities on the planet, and littered with prehistoric animal bones.
It is possible that no human had set foot in this cave until its discovery in 1924 by one of the local Terena Indian's who, as far as it is known, had not been aware of the beautiful caves... »
Natural Wonders, Watery Wonders, Curious Caves | Edited by Dylan, Annetta and others
A beautiful opera house in the heart of Amazonia has recently restarted performances after a 90-year hiatus
The turn of 20th century was a wondrous era for the Amazonian region of Brazil. Flush with money from exports from its rubber plantations, the region flourished--particularly the capital city of... »
Outsider Architecture | Edited by stanestane, taborj and others
Off-limits and full of venomous pit vipers, its nickname is frighteningly apt
Off the shore of Brazil, almost due south of the heart of São Paulo, is a Ilha de Queimada Grande. The island is untouched by human developers, and for very good reason. Researchers estimate that... »
Anomalous Islands, Fascinating Fauna | Edited by Ushanka, Annetta and 3 others
Spacecraft shaped water tower is only a part of the mysterious UFO mania in this Brazilian town
Something strange took place in Varginha, Brazil on January 20, 1996. It is hard to say where it began, but many point towards two sisters and their friend who said they saw a "creature" with a... »
Unusual Monuments | Edited by Alpha and Dylan
A snake farm famous for its venemous varieties
The Instituto Butantã is located in a large outdoor park near the campus of the University of Sao Paulo. The institute is world-renowned for its collection of poisonous snakes, including its 407... »
Fascinating Fauna, Unique Collections | Edited by Josh, Dylan and others
A self built castle built by a salt worker in Brazil
Located in Brazil's Sao Pedro da Aldeia, The Casa De Flor, or House of the Flower, is a tiny house and masterpiece of outsider architecture inspired by the daydreams of poor, black, semi-literate... »
Architectural Oddities, Outsider Architecture | Edited by Dylan and Henry
