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Treasure Island (Nova Scotia)
This treasure is considered one of the world's unsolved mysteries. The story began in 1975 when a group of young men saw a strange light emanating near Oak Island. After investigating further, they found traces of a newly dug hole. Believing it to be pirate treasure, the group decided to dig, only to find wooden fences and layers of clay. They eventually gave up after digging 3 meters. Over the years, many curious people from around the world have flocked here to search for the treasure believed to belong to Captain Kidd, and of course, no one has yet found the real treasure.
The Odessa Underground Labyrinth (Ukraine)
Located beneath the city of Odessa and potentially extending all the way to the French capital, Paris, lies the mysterious Odessa Underground Labyrinth. Estimated to have been constructed in the 1600s, largely from limestone, this vast underground network forms a massive maze approximately 2,500 kilometers long. Because access is not restricted, many explorers have ventured into the labyrinth. However, this has also led to numerous disappearances, with many people getting lost and unable to escape.
Candy Park (Denmark)
BonBon Land amusement park was built to cater to the needs of children who are very interested in visiting a Danish candy factory, which specializes in producing candies with strange and funny shapes and names. Because of the need to limit the number of visitors at the factory, this park was opened specifically for children. The park is designed and decorated with fun images, such as statues of animals urinating and defecating… Because of its peculiarity, BonBon Land has become a popular tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors every year, especially in Europe.
The Killing Fields (Cambodia)
The Killing Fields, with its 20,000 mass graves, is the burial place of approximately 1.3 million bodies.CambodiaThis is where the Khmer Rouge committed genocide in the late 1970s, leaving many streets still littered with human bones to this day. The scene, seemingly straight out of a movie, of the skulls of victims in a shrine, became a horrifying image that exposed the crimes of the Khmer Rouge, and is considered one of the greatest crimes of the 20th century.
Pink Lake (Australia)
Located on the Middle Recherche Archipelago off the southwest coast of Western Australia,Hillier LakeIt is approximately 600 meters long and has a stunning pink color. The reason for the lake's unique color is likely due to a species of algae similar to Dunaliella Salina combining with the salt water to create its characteristic shimmering pink hue.
Doll Island (Mexico)
A small artificial island near Mexico City, named "Doll Island," is the creation of artist Don Julian Santana. Legend says he witnessed a young girl drown there in 1950 and, fearing her spirit would haunt the island, hung toy dolls to commemorate her and appease her anger. Santana collected various dolls, regardless of their condition. Currently, there are over 1,500 dolls hanging on the island. The owner of this popular tourist destination claims the girl's spirit remains, and that the dolls move and talk to each other every night.
The Gates of Hell (Turkmenistan)
While other "gateways to hell" are considered strange natural phenomena,gates of hellIn Turkmenistan, it is actually a gas pit, a combination of a natural area and the unintended impact of human hands. In 1971, during geological exploration in the Karakum Desert, Soviet engineers drilled into an underground cave filled with natural gas. Fearing for the safety of the local population, they decided to ignite the gas, hoping it would be depleted within a few weeks. However, contrary to expectations, due to the enormous amount of gas, the fire has burned continuously for over 50 years.
Twisted Forest (Poland)
With over 400 strangely bent pine trees, planted around the 1930s, the "twisted" forest in Poland is considered a fascinating phenomenon that attracts both locals and foreign tourists. There are many explanations for the origin of this unusual forest. Locals believe that Soviet tanks from World War II passed through the forest, causing the tree trunks to bend instead of breaking. However, the most plausible hypothesis is that humans shaped the trees when they were a few years old, and these bent trunks were then used to make furniture.
Sex Park (South Korea)
This park is located on an island.JejuIn South Korea, it's described as "a place showcasing artwork about love and sex." Throughout the day, the park plays sex education videos and features 140 different statues, all realistic and explicit, depicting issues of love and sex. Only open to visitors over 18, the sex park has become a favorite destination not only for young Koreans but also for foreign tourists, especially for newlyweds who see it as a treasure trove of "lovemaking" experiences.
Underground Gemstone Capital (Australia)
Coober PedyLocated in northern Australia, this town is known as the "underground gem capital" due to the large volume of opal mined there. Because of the opal mining needs, the residents built underground houses to escape the harsh desert climate and intense sunlight. Gradually, this underground town developed a system of churches, restaurants, and hotels, living just like a town above ground. Each house has a chimney and ventilation shaft protruding above ground to provide oxygen. At night, when the temperature drops, they come above ground and play golf together with glow-in-the-dark balls.
