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These Massive Balls Were Used To Mine Gold In 19th-Century Virginia

Virginia's Gold Mining Camp Museum has quite an interesting exhibit—massive "Hornet Balls" that are believed to have been used as a gold ore crusher in a nearby mine. Weird name though.

Virginia's Gold Mining Camp Museum has quite an interesting exhibit—massive "Hornet Balls" that are believed to have been used as a gold ore crusher in a nearby mine. Weird name though.

30 Ghost Towns Around The World

We've all seen abandoned cities, towns, and whole countries on TV or silver screens. Be it a horror movie or a post-apocalyptic show, the eerie images of what was once a settlement full of life can feel truly uncanny and give...

We've all seen abandoned cities, towns, and whole countries on TV or silver screens. Be it a horror movie or a post-apocalyptic show, the eerie images of what was once a...