Year: 2017

Ogopogo the Canadian Cryptid

Discover Okanagan Lake in Peachland, British Columbia: The large fjord lake is thought to be the home of "Ogopogo," a giant sea serpent.

Global Convergence Sculpture

Discover Global Convergence Sculpture in Orlando, Florida: Remarkably realistic Florida shoal bass "swim" inside this large globoid sculpture.

Fort Defiance Park

Discover Fort Defiance Park in Cairo, Illinois: The lowest point in the state of Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

Rincón de Parangueo Crater

Discover Rincón de Parangueo Crater in Rincon de Parangueo, Mexico: A dark tunnel leads to a striking white crater that seems to be from another planet.

Insano Body Slide

Discover Insano Body Slide in Aquiraz, Brazil: From 135 feet high riders plunge down the world's tallest freestanding body slide at 65 mph.

SkullStore Oddity Shop

Discover SkullStore Oddity Shop in Toronto, Ontario: A collection of human remains, animal body parts, and other macabre curiosities all legally for sale.

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