Famous for being the birthplace of Michael Jackson (and setting of The Music Man, obviously), Gary, Indiana also happens to be the site of one of the prettiest, eeriest, most abandoned churches in the country. Originally built in 1926 with money donated … Read More
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The Maunsell Sea Forts – England – United Kingdom
Although they look like props from an H.G. Wells film adaptation, these giant metal towers in the Thames estuary were actually constructed to protect England from German air raids during WWII. The forts were decommissioned in the 1950s, and the … Read More
Dome Homes – Marco Island – Florida
If Luke Skywalker lived in Florida, you could probably find him meditating in one of the Dome Homes off the tip of Marco Island. The alien-looking houses were actually the brainchild of a retired oil tycoon, who built the structures in 1981 to … Read More
Houtouwan – Shengshan Island
Houtouwan—a former fishing village located about 87 miles southeast of Shanghai—has been uninhabited for several decades, but this is not your average ghost town. Instead of covered in dust and rubble, these buildings are almost entirely covered with creeping ivy … Read More
Rummu Prison – Estonia
Of all the underwater sites around the world, Estonia’s semi-emerged Rummu Prison might just be the creepiest. The prison was built by the Soviet Union and filled with inmates in the 1940s, where the prisoners were forced to work in … Read More
Gereja-Ayam – “Chicken-Church”
If you ever find yourself in the jungles of central Java, you might stumble upon a dilapidated church that’s equal parts awesome and confusing: Gereja Ayam, also known as the “Chicken Church.” The church (which the architect intended to be … Read More
How to Build a Barn by Yourself for Under $3,000
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Regenerative Agriculture: What Is It and How to Use It in Your Garden
What happens when you mix together permaculture, organic farming, wildlife conservation, and forestry? It’s called regenerative agriculture, and it’s a technique that you can use to can improve the environment on your farm – and the planet. I’ve been farming sustainably … Read More
What Is Aquaponics, Why, and How to Start an Aquaponic Garden?
Have you heard the term ‘aquaponics’ being used more and more lately? Though aquaponic gardening has been around for centuries, it has made a comeback in a huge way. Don’t assume it’s only for large commercial farmers, either. In fact, … Read More
9 Simple Interior Car Cleaning Hacks for a Tight Budget
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