The Radon Health Mines in Boulder, Montana, opened in the 1950s in order to claim various natural resources in a time when not much was understood about the effects of radiation on the human body. The vast majority of opinion is that radon is not good for you; in fact, federal safety standards have been …
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Neuschwanstein Castle – Schwangau, Germany
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 …
House on the Rock – Spring Green, Wisconsin
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 …
Mahabat Maqbara – Junagadh, India
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 …
Judaculla Rock – Cullowhee, North Carolina
You may have seen a postcard at some point in your life, made out of linen – a photo of Milas Parker, a local farmer, posing next to the Judaculla Rock. Who was he? And where is this rock? It wasn’t too long ago that this rock was almost all but forgotten, and nearly impossible …
Russell Cave National Monument – Bridgeport, Alabama
The Russell Cave system is the third-largest in the state of Alabama, having more than seven miles of passageways. The majority of the cave system is off limits, and for good reason.The caves can flood, fast. Even when just a minor rain shower passes through the area. Also, this cave system is home to an …
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