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Notre-Dame's pending facelift is facing criticism.

France Has Finally Approved a Plan to Renovate Notre-Dame, But Not Everyone Is Happy About It

The 2024 re-opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral could see modern artwork and mood lighting added to the 850-year-old structure, which some critics worry could reduce it to "kitsch."

Clockwise from left: Gilbert Stuart's unfinished portrait of George Washington on the $1 bill; Basilica de la Sagrada Familia; a page from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales; Boldt Castle; Reactors 5 and 6 at Chernobyl; and the National Monument of Scotland.

13 Unbelievable Unfinished Projects

Famous presidential portraits, literary masterpieces, and iconic tourist destinations all make the list of amazing unfinished projects.

From left to right: Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Siobhan (Sarah Snook), Connor (Alan Ruck), and Roman (Kieran Culkin) in season 3, episode 2 of Succession.

Rava Roy’s Tribeca Apartment From Succession Can Be Yours for $23 Million

This palatial loft in Tribeca’s Woolworth Building includes five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and zero Trojan horses.

The dome of the Margate Shell Grotto in Kent, England.

The Mysterious Underground Shell Grotto of Kent, England

A farmer stumbled upon an underground passageway adorned with millions of shells in 1835. Nearly two centuries later, we still don't know who built it.

A Haunted House in Troy, New York, Can Be Yours for $444,444—Ghosts Included

The Enslin Mansion in Troy, New York, was visited by notorious gangster John T. “Legs” Diamond before his violent death.

Robert E. Lee and company in the National Cathedral's stained-glass windows.

The National Cathedral Will Replace Its Confederate-Themed Stained-Glass Windows

Stained-glass windows depicting Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson were removed in 2017. Now, Kerry James Marshall is working on their replacements.

The Palace of Versailles is one of several palaces you can stay in.

10 Luxurious Palaces You Can Stay In

Sleep like royalty at these palaces around the world. Tiaras and crowns not provided—you'll have to source your own.

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The World's Narrowest Street Barely Fits Most Pedestrians

It's hard not to feel like the walls are closing in on you while walking down Spreuerhofstrasse in Reutlingen, Germany—the narrowest street in the world.

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Boston's Notorious "Skinny" Spite House Can Be Yours for $1.2 Million

Boston's Skinny House was built out of spite more than a century ago, and now it can be yours for $1.2 million.

You can find vacation rentals that are out of this world.

8 Spectacular Space-Themed Places to Stay

If you feel like getting away to outer space, check out these rental accommodations that promise to (metaphorically) send you into orbit.

A Sydney Suburb Is Combating Climate Change by Requiring Light-Colored Roofs and a Tree in Every Yard

Planting trees means more shade, and white roofs emit less heat. Here’s how Australia’s Wilton area is fostering eco-friendly growth.

A treehouse vacation rental in Colombia.

11 Enchanting Treehouses You Can Rent

These remote treetop getaways are a dream escape for those longing to reconnect with nature or just get away from the grind.

Dutch Queen Máxima attends the opening of a 3D bridge crafted by MX3D.

In Amsterdam, You Can Now Stroll Across a 3D-Printed Bridge

The 9900-pound structure was printed in stainless steel and will serve as a two-year substitute until a permanent bridge is put in place.

Watch the World's Tallest Sandcastle Being Built in Denmark

The coronavirus-themed sandcastle in Denmark stands a record-breaking 69 feet tall, making it the world's largest.

Edinburgh Castle is an iconic part of the city's skyline.

8 Facts About Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle has loomed above the city since the 1100s, surviving centuries of turmoil to retain its perch above Scotland’s capital.

Look Inside the World's Most Expensive Private Home

In addition to being the most expensive private home on Earth, the Antilia skyscraper in Mumbai, India, is also the world's biggest.

The balcony is an iconic part of Popeyes’s architecture.

The Reason Popeyes Restaurants Have a Balcony Over the Drive-Thru

The balconies over Popeyes drive-thrus aren't functional, but they do pay homage to the fast food restaurant's Louisiana roots.

Take a Peek Inside Rochester’s Famous Mushroom House

While exploring the woods outside Rochester, New York, you may stumble across a building shaped like a giant mushroom patch.

Notre-Dame Cathedral two years after the fire on April 15. 2019.

Remaking an Icon: How Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Being Restored to Its Former Glory

On April 15, 2019, the world watched Notre-Dame burn. Two years after the fire, the famous cathedral in Paris, France, is on its way to reopening to the public.

Retail stores want to give you plenty of overhead space. There's a scientific reason why.

The Reason Retail Stores Have Such High Ceilings

There's a surprising reason stores like consumers to have plenty of space above their heads. According to science, it's giving them room to think.

The Great Sphinx with the Pyramids of Giza in the distance.

Visit the Pyramids of Giza Without Even Leaving Your Couch

The Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx, and the rest of the Giza Plateau’s many wonders are a few clicks away.

The Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee.

9 Rockin’ Facts About Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Elvis Presley’s Graceland hasn’t changed too much since he lived there—the last record he ever listened to is still in the record player.

Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.

For Sale: Judy Garland’s Former Malibu Beach House

Judy Garland, spouse Vincente Minnelli, and daughter Liza Minnelli passed several memorable years in this lavish oceanfront abode.

Annie Murphy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, and Dan Levy pose outside the Rosebud Motel on Schitt's Creek.

Schitt’s Creek’s Rosebud Motel Could Be Yours for About $1.6 Million

All it needs is a massive 'Rosebud Motel' sign and someone shrill to shout 'David!' a few times a day.

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