Throughout the world, there are several places that people will find strange. From a haunted house to a mystery body of water, many people travel thousands of miles to view these unusual places. Here are six of the strangest places in the world that you might want to visit.
1. The Winchester Mystery House
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The Winchester Mystery House, in San José, Calif., is a large mansion that is about 24,000 square feet with 160 rooms. The house, built to confuse evil spirits inside the home, is also known as “the House Built by the Spirits” because of this fact.
To add to its uniqueness, this home has secret passageways, fake doors, and weird stairwells. If you’re interested in viewing this unique mansion, one-hour and two-hour tours are offered daily.
2. The Eye of Africa
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The Eye of Africa, which is also known as the Eye of the Sahara, is found in Mauritania. From a space view, this area of the earth looks like the outline of a human eye. Some scientists feel that a meteor hitting the earth made this strange place. Others feel that an unknown nuclear blast caused it.
Since the roads are terrible in this part of the Mauritania, you can only see this view by air.
3. The Blood Falls
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The Blood Falls is a waterfall in Antarctica, which runs into Lake Bonney. It’s called Blood Falls because the bright red color of the water looks like blood. However, don’t be alarmed — it’s not real blood. The red water-color is caused by sulfur-eating bacteria living off the sulfur and iron found in the water trapped under the ice.
4. Salar de Uyuni
This is the worlds largest salt flat and it looks like something you would see in a movie. Visiting this place will require sunscreen as the salt’s reflection off of the flat can lead to sunburn. Salar de Uyuni is the largest lithium deposit in the world and nearly 70 percent of the lithium is extracted from here.
5. The Bermuda Triangle
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The Bermuda Triangle is a mysterious part of the ocean between Florida and Puerto Rico. It is also known as the Devil’s Triangle because several ships and airplanes have disappeared while traveling in this area. Some people feel that the disappearances are linked to paranormal activities. However, since it’s considered an urban myth, many planes and cruise ships still travel through this area.
6. The Door to Hell
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Located in the desert of Turkmenistan, the Door to Hell is an extra special place to see. This large crater, filled with natural gas, has been burning continuously for the last 40 years. Due to the buildup of carbon, there is a strong smell of sulfur within miles of this natural gas hole.
If you want to experience the view of this site, you should make a special trip to Turkmenistan to see it at night.
If you are looking to create your own adventure, you should definitely travel to one of these six destinations. Not only are they considered strange places, but they offer many other sites and sounds to explore while there.
