Author: Samantha Franco

A lighthouse with a house at its base

If You’ve Ever Wanted to Own a Lighthouse, It Might Be Your Lucky Day!

Aerial view of the "fast fashion" mountain

A Mountain of Discarded ‘Fast Fashion’ Clothing Is Visible From Outer Space

Exterior of the abandoned McDonald's near the Adak Army Base and Naval Air Facility + McDonald's sign

The Abandoned McDonald’s Frozen In Time On An Alaskan Military Base

A ruined building on top of rubble, two tower tips in the background.

Suakin, Sudan – Once the Height of Luxury, This Coral-Built Settlement Has Been Left in Ruin

A statue of Paddy Hannan, left, and operations At KCGM's Super Pit Gold Mine in Kalgoorlie, right

This Australian City Was Accidentally Paved With Real Gold

The "Mustang" sculpture at night.

The Terrifying Blue Horse That Stands Watch Over Denver International Airport

Ise Grand Shrine behind a fence

This Japanese Shrine Is Completely Rebuilt From Scratch Every 20 Years

An aerial view of brown sargassum seaweed formed on the surface of the ocean.

Seaweed Blobs: What Are They And How Do They Impact Ocean Life?