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In 1931, Rugby, North Dakota, became the self-proclaimed center of geographical North America. The spot is marked by a monument that stands fifteen-feet-tall, surrounded by flagpoles. But even locals never believed it. In fact, says one, Rugby simply claimed the title after a USGS survey placed the North American center somewhere to the south of …
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If criminal minds intrigue you, the most all-inclusive museum of crimes and the people who committed them is located in Pigeon Forge and has quite an infamous name. Alcatraz East. The country’s illustrious past of murder and mayhem – and present-day homicidal lunatics – means this is one museum that will never lack new exhibits. …
Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most beloved castles, if not one of the most beautiful, in all of Germany. Groundbreaking began in June of 1868. More than 25 feet of rock had to be excavated and removed in order to have room for the castle’s foundations. The next summer, the access road had been …
There are certainly some houses that could attempt a claim toward uniqueness, but House on the Rock stands alone in this regard. In the novel American Gods, the House on the Rock seems like something that could only be conjured by the mind of Neil Gaiman himself; however, it is an actual house located in …
Located on a steep hill that overlooks Kalamazoo’s downtown area is an amazing example of historical architecture. Henderson Castle was built in 1895 by Frank Henderson, a resident of Kalamazoo, and one of the city’s earliest successful businessmen. He presided over the Henderson Ames Company. The company designed and made clothing and other articles for …
Although it lies on a much-traveled road in the heart of a city, Junagadh’s Mahabat Maqbara is one of the least-known complexes and, therefore, one of the best kept secrets in India. Its blend of Islamic and Gothic architectural styles is one that has never been seen before or since. This yellow-walled compound saw its …
