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827.  Winter Sports Locations 
by:  Winter Sports Group There are many places to ski and a lot of them now allow snowboarding, whether they be small city or resort hills or large mountain resorts with a number of ski clubs. |
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829.  Outdoor Interactive Science Displays
by: Blinded by Science We are looking for permanent or seasonal permanent locations where apparatus exists for the public to learn credible scientific principles. The visitor must be able to interact with the apparatus to explore the scientific principle(s)[more than just reading the plaque]. Please click on "show additional information" below to see requirements for posting in this category. |
830.  Signs of Zodiac
by: Zodiac
This category is looking for all representations of the <b>Signs of Zodiac</b> all around the world.<br/>
The Signs of Zodiac are old. They have been used since ancient times.<br/>
This category accepts the western Zodiac (also called Greek, Roman, Tropical, ...) as well as the eastern Zodiac (also called Chinese, Hindu, Sidereal, Earthly Branches, ...). |
831.  Funerary Art
by: Funerary Art Graves and headstones often contain creative and special artwork done by the surviving dependents for their beloved decedents. Our category, 'Funerary Art' is looking for those stunning, unique 'WOW' works of art. Please click on "show additional information" below to see requirements for posting in this category. |
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835.  Ferris Wheels
by: Round and Round You Go. According to Wikipedia, a Ferris wheel is a nonbuilding structure consisting of an upright wheel with passenger gondolas suspended from the rim.
Ferris wheels are an amusement park ride and may also be found at urban parks and public places. Ferris wheels usually hold about 50-100 people.
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836.  Geodesic Domes
by: The Buck Ministers This category is for Geodesic Domes. Geodesic Domes are almost spherical structures contructed with the use of triangular elements. |
837.  Beatlemania!
by: Beatlemaniacs All things Beatles! Documenting the locations of places and memorabilia related to the lives, accomplishments, and events of The Beatles. |
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839.  Counting and Measuring Displays
by: Counting and Measuring Displays This category is looking for counting and measuring displays from around the world. They must be permanent and visible from public ground.
IMPORTANT NOTE: As of June 22, 2023 we will allow only one "Bottles Saved" WM per user per state/province. |
840.  Aviaries
by: Ornithologists Cages or other holding areas for birds. These are typically for birding research, while many are also used for allowing the public to view various birds species in a more accessible manner. |
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845.  Demonstration Gardens
by: Demonstration Gardens A demonstration garden is a teaching garden, established to demonstrate different methods of gardening or different plant materials (or different varieties of the same plants). Often classes are offered by Master Gardeners and/or garden volunteers are available to answer questions. A photo of the garden sign indicating that it is a "demonstration" garden or a link to the garden's website indicating that it is a "demonstration" garden is required. |
846.  Curling Clubs
by: Curling Clubs Managers Curling is a great sport and more and more people are playing every year. With the past "Winter Olympics" curling was again, on TV, raising awareness of this sport.
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There are clubs throughout the world, even in Florida.
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847.  Railway Roundhouses
by: Railway Roundhouses Managers Roundhouses are the large, circular or semicircular structures that are located surrounding or adjacent to locomotive turntables. The roundhouse in a railroad yard is typically where steam locomotives were maintained and stored. |
848.  Canal Tunnels
by: The Watery Burrowers Mankind has been endeavouring to discover methods of crossing natural obstructions for centuries. There are many tunnels, all vital to our infrastructure and they display some of the most marvellous feats of engineering.
This category seeks canal tunnels which are safely accessible and are of some interest. A canal is a manmade waterway which is navigable by transport and can carry boats shipping goods and people. The tunnel must have been/or be used by boats, not be a water only channel. |
849.  Blood Donation Centers
by: Blood donation Do you know where is nearest Blood Donation Center in your neighborhood? We would like to know about them. Take your time and visit inside the center. It may be worthwhile to even donate blood though it is not required. |
850.  Boer Wars Memorials and Monuments
by: Boer Wars Memorials, Monuments and Graves dedicated to the Boer Wars.
This category seeks to waymark all Boer Wars Memorials, Monuments and Graves large and small, located throughout the world. This category will accept memorials and monuments erected by organizations, villages, towns, cities, counties, and nations to honor soldiers as a group and individual soldiers of the Boer Wars. The category is updated: Please read all requirements. |