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Gretna Green

{ Article added: 03/20/2010 }
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After a law was passed in England in 1753 that required parental consent for any marriage when the parties were both not 21 years old, the village of Gretna Green in Scotland became a very popular destination for eloping couples. ...Read More »

Argleton

{ Article added: 03/20/2010 }
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Argleton is a fictitious location supposedly located in West Lancashire, England. The settlement at one time appeared on Google Maps and Google Earth, and although it was recently removed, the previous location is still listed in search results. ...Read More »

Spite house

{ Article added: 11/21/2009 }
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A spite house is a building that is designed, constructed, or modified in such a way as to cause a purposeful disturbance or annoyance to the area. These spite houses are not intended to be comfortable dwellings but instead ...Read More »

Shades Of Death Road

{ Article added: 11/06/2009 }
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Shades Of Death Road is a seven mile long rural road in central New Jersey that is the feature of many local urban legends and supposed sightings of ghosts. The origin of the very unusual official name for a ...Read More »

Great Pacific Garbage Patch

{ Article added: 08/09/2009 }
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a huge mass of plastic debris and other associated trash that has collected in an area of the Pacific Ocean. The "trash vortex" floats just below the surface of the water, so it ...Read More »

Action Park

{ Article added: 06/03/2009 }
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Action Park, also referred to as "Death Park", was located in New Jersey and was one of the first water parks in the United States. It was known for its dangerous attractions, poor safety record, and largely ignored safety ...Read More »

Burj Dubai

{ Article added: 05/24/2009 }
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The Burj Dubai is a skyscraper currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and although the building is not yet finished and open, it is the tallest structure in the world. It stands 2,684 feet (818 meters) and ...Read More »
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