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Denby Dale, England

Denby Dale Pie Tin

A giant dish used in this village's long tradition of baking absurdly large meat pies now serves as a flowerbed.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Mucklestone, England

Mucklestone Church Anvil

Sitting among the tombstones and trees, this anvil tells a story of crowns, conflicts, and craftsmanship.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Cenarth, Wales

National Coracle Centre

A museum dedicated to Wales’ favorite—and strangest-looking—watercraft.
jpalfrey2 Added by jpalfrey2
Liverpool, England

Toilets at the Philharmonic Dining Rooms

These rose marble urinals are the most luxurious loos in Liverpool.
Added by notdan
Southampton, England

SS Shieldhall

Built as part of a "sludge fleet" that transported sewage, this historic steamship now mostly moves people.
Added by willfaulkner
Washington, England

Worm Hill

According to local legends, a monstrous worm once wrapped itself around this hill by the River Wear.
Added by HK28892
Manchester, England

Ice Age Andesite Boulder

A hunk of prehistoric lava rests amid the Gothic architecture of a campus quad.
JamazingClayton Added by JamazingClayton
Manchester, England

Circus Tavern

This tiny watering hole claims to have the smallest bar counter in Europe.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Manchester, England

Godlee Observatory

Despite having a dome made of papier-mâché this tiny observatory has survived for over a century.
paulypaul Added by paulypaul
Manchester, England

Mr Smith's Dream

A tiny, heartwarming piece of art hiding in plain sight.
Added by na7m0
Yokohama, Japan

Green Thumb

Home to herbal cosmetics, teas, and a unique set of dolls known as kitchen witches.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Shere, England

Cell of the Anchoress of Shere

In 1329, Christine Carpenter entered this small stone cell in the hopes of becoming a living saint.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Ilkeston, England

The NatWest Hole

How did a literal hole in a wall become one of the top-rated tourist attractions in this English town?
Henri Added by Henri
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Queen Elizabeth 2

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.
Added by klarfeher
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Dubai Frame

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.
Added by solarconstant
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The World Islands

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.
lewblank Added by lewblank
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Al Wathba Fossil Dunes

These otherworldly formations were shaped over millions of years by the forces of nature.
Added by klarfeher
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Emirates National Auto Museum

The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid.
atimian Added by atimian
Cambridge, England

Snowy Farr Sculpture

An unusual artwork dedicated to a unique man that entertained people visiting Cambridge while raising money for charity.
Gavin Added by Gavin
Chester, England

Bridge Of Sighs

Once the last route taken by condemned prisoners.
Gavin Added by Gavin
Sutton, West Virginia

Flatwoods Monster Museum

In 1952, a strange encounter in the woods of West Virginia led to the legend of a 10-foot-tall monster with glowing eyes and a distinctive style.
BluestoneRoad Added by BluestoneRoad
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Masdar City

Planned as the world’s first zero-carbon city, it had lofty ideals—but is only 5 percent completed and aiming for 50 percent carbon-neutral.
lewblank Added by lewblank
Bristol, England

Victoria Font

Designed to celebrate the queen's 40th birthday.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Headington, England

The Narnia Window

Beside the pew where C.S. Lewis often sat while attending church, a window filled with characters from his beloved stories.
Added by mitchellbtyler