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Why the Monument to Communism in the Sky was ABANDONED

Why the Monument to Communism in the Sky was ABANDONED

Behind every majestic monument is a story or cause sought to be immortalized. But once their catalysts are forgotten, the once revered structures fall into ruin. Such is the fate of many Soviet Era bu...

15 Okt 202213min

Why Miles of Abandoned Tunnel lay Under Paris (Paris Catacombs Explained)

Why Miles of Abandoned Tunnel lay Under Paris (Paris Catacombs Explained)

In popular culture, Paris is often seen as one of the most beautiful, romantic and highly visited cities in the world. Upon being a colossal city with over 2.2 million residents, Paris is also one of ...

13 Okt 202215min

What Happened To Texan Embassies?

What Happened To Texan Embassies?

Texas is one of the most prominent and powerful states in the United States of America today, but did you know that it once was an independent nation? Interestingly enough, Texas's path to American st...

8 Okt 202226min

Why the Eiffel Tower has a Secret Apartment on Top

Why the Eiffel Tower has a Secret Apartment on Top

When Gustave Eiffel's company built Paris' most recognizable monument for the 1889 World's Fair, many regarded the massive iron structure with skepticism. Today, the Eiffel Tower, which continues to s...

6 Okt 202217min

Why London Bridge was Moved to Arizona

Why London Bridge was Moved to Arizona

Arizona is one of the most unique states in the US and it contains many notable tourist attractions from the Grand Canyon to the Tucson Airplane Boneyard. But did you know that Arizona is now also the...

1 Okt 202220min

Why Hoboken is no Longer an Island (The Rise and Fall of Hoboken N.J.)

Why Hoboken is no Longer an Island (The Rise and Fall of Hoboken N.J.)

Hoboken was originally an island, surrounded by the Hudson River on the east and tidal lands at the foot of the New Jersey Palisades on the west. It was a seasonal campsite in the territory of Hackens...

29 Sep 202219min

The Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay (Maryland Ship Graveyard)

The Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay (Maryland Ship Graveyard)

The "Ghost Fleet" of Mallows Bay is a reference to the hundreds of ships whose remains still rest in its relatively shallow waters. It is the largest collection of wrecks in the Western hemisphere, 23...

24 Sep 202217min

Why The Soviet Union Flooded This Belltower

Why The Soviet Union Flooded This Belltower

Since 1939, a flooded bell tower near the small Russian town of Kalyazin has played the role of the nautical marker, an artificial island in an artificial lake, swim area, and tourist draw. While stil...

22 Sep 202210min

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