Sinclair Gas Station in Fort Worth, Texas
This former Sinclair station was built in 1950 and appears to be kept in immaculate condition. Owned by Paul Lemon, this gas station received 2011 Preservation Award from the Historic Fort Worth.
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Machu Picchu: The City of Heaven
Machu Picchu is an ancient city in South America, in Cusco Region in Peru. It is often called “the city of heaven” or “the city of light”, as it was built at an altitude of 2450 meters high. The city was designed as a mountain sanctuary during the time of two great Incas: Pachacutec Inca…
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Lake Natron, Tanzania β The Petrifying Red Lake That Turns Birds to Stone
Lake Natron in North Tanzania is a unique and deadly lake known for its ability to turn wildlife to stone. It is a hypersaline and highly alkaline lake fed by the Southern Ewaso Ngβiro River in Kenya and is rich in sodium and potassium carbonates due to intense evaporation over thousands of years. Its average…
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Las Lajas Sanctuary – an Amazing Sight!
One of the most outstanding architectural monuments in the world is a Roman Catholic basilica, near the Colombian city of Ipiales, not far from the border with Ecuador. The fascinating thing about this place is that it was built inside the canyon where the Guitara River flows. Las Lajas Cathedral, also known as “Las Lajas…
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Tasmaniaβs Totem Pole β The Worldβs Most Terrifying Ocean Rock Climb
Tasmania is an island state, part of the Commonwealth of Australia, and is located around 150 miles from the southern side of the Australian continent. This beautiful island is widely known for its natural environment, and is promoted as the ‘Island of Inspiration’, as about 45% of the island is made up of natural parks,…
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Mauritiusβ Underwater Waterfall β The Mind-Bending Ocean Illusion
The Underwater Waterfall Illusion in Mauritius is a captivating phenomenon in the Indian Ocean. It’s visible year-round, and it’s safe to swim in or surf on. The tropical island is best known for being the home of the extinct Dodo bird and the recently discovered lost continent, Mauricia. The underwater waterfall is not a real…
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Ball’s Pyramid: World’s Largest Volcanic Stack
Ball’s Pyramid is a sea stack, a great jagged spire rising from the Tasman Sea. Its steep base, roughly 650 feet across, is battered by the rugged sea, making the landing a serious challenge. Royal Navy Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball is credited with discovering Ball’s Pyramid in 1788, which was named in his honor. It…
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The Sacred Seidas of North Europe: Mount Vottovaara
The Seida, also known as Sami Seida or Seita, is a sacred place for the North European people, particularly the Saami or Lapps. It can be a special spot in the mountains, tundra, taiga, or any other natural formation such as a stone, stump, lake. The Seida also encompasses artifacts like stone structures. One such…
