8. See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets

September 30, 2018

For the past 16 years, Bruce Zaccagnino has worked alone to build what is thought to be the world's largest HO-scale model railroad set. Featuring more than nine miles of track, Zaccagnino's masterpiece also boasts 400 bridges, 3,000 miniature buildings and 50,000 streets. Welcome to your childhood fantasy. Welcome to Northlandz.

8. See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets

September 30, 2018

For the past 16 years, Bruce Zaccagnino has worked alone to build what is thought to be the world's largest HO-scale model railroad set. Featuring more than nine miles of track, Zaccagnino's masterpiece also boasts 400 bridges, 3,000 miniature buildings and 50,000 streets. Welcome to your childhood fantasy. Welcome to Northlandz.

8. See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets

September 30, 2018

For the past 16 years, Bruce Zaccagnino has worked alone to build what is thought to be the world's largest HO-scale model railroad set. Featuring more than nine miles of track, Zaccagnino's masterpiece also boasts 400 bridges, 3,000 miniature buildings and 50,000 streets. Welcome to your childhood fantasy. Welcome to Northlandz.

8. See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets

September 30, 2018

For the past 16 years, Bruce Zaccagnino has worked alone to build what is thought to be the world's largest HO-scale model railroad set. Featuring more than nine miles of track, Zaccagnino's masterpiece also boasts 400 bridges, 3,000 miniature buildings and 50,000 streets. Welcome to your childhood fantasy. Welcome to Northlandz.

7. Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization

September 30, 2018

Where some saw a wasteland, artist Song Peilun saw an opportunity. For the last 20 years he has been building a village in Guizhou, China, that stretches across 50 acres of forest and pays tribute to the ancient civilization that once lived there. But this massive project could not have been realized without the stonework and technical expertise of local residents.

7. Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization

September 30, 2018

Where some saw a wasteland, artist Song Peilun saw an opportunity. For the last 20 years he has been building a village in Guizhou, China, that stretches across 50 acres of forest and pays tribute to the ancient civilization that once lived there. But this massive project could not have been realized without the stonework and technical expertise of local residents.

7. Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization

September 30, 2018

Where some saw a wasteland, artist Song Peilun saw an opportunity. For the last 20 years he has been building a village in Guizhou, China, that stretches across 50 acres of forest and pays tribute to the ancient civilization that once lived there. But this massive project could not have been realized without the stonework and technical expertise of local residents.

7. Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization

September 30, 2018

Where some saw a wasteland, artist Song Peilun saw an opportunity. For the last 20 years he has been building a village in Guizhou, China, that stretches across 50 acres of forest and pays tribute to the ancient civilization that once lived there. But this massive project could not have been realized without the stonework and technical expertise of local residents.

6. Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway

September 30, 2018

Along a 30-mile stretch of road in North Dakota, massive scrap metal sculptures seem to sprout from the earth and touch the sky. But where did they come from? In an effort to bring more visitors to his dwindling town of Regent, Gary Greff began welding the figures in 1989. Each sculpture takes five to six years to complete, making this project a true labor of love.

6. Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway

September 30, 2018

Along a 30-mile stretch of road in North Dakota, massive scrap metal sculptures seem to sprout from the earth and touch the sky. But where did they come from? In an effort to bring more visitors to his dwindling town of Regent, Gary Greff began welding the figures in 1989. Each sculpture takes five to six years to complete, making this project a true labor of love.

6. Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway

September 30, 2018

Along a 30-mile stretch of road in North Dakota, massive scrap metal sculptures seem to sprout from the earth and touch the sky. But where did they come from? In an effort to bring more visitors to his dwindling town of Regent, Gary Greff began welding the figures in 1989. Each sculpture takes five to six years to complete, making this project a true labor of love.

6. Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway

September 30, 2018

Along a 30-mile stretch of road in North Dakota, massive scrap metal sculptures seem to sprout from the earth and touch the sky. But where did they come from? In an effort to bring more visitors to his dwindling town of Regent, Gary Greff began welding the figures in 1989. Each sculpture takes five to six years to complete, making this project a true labor of love.

5. This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand

September 30, 2018

When Martin Phillips, an English tool shop owner, received a single rivet from a WWII Spitfire as a birthday gift, it changed his life. His challenge: to rebuild the iconic aircraft from the one piece. Amazingly, he did it. It took him 14 years, but Phillips scoured the world for spare Spitfire parts, machined ones that no longer existed and even found an old wing rusting behind a pub.

5. This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand

September 30, 2018

When Martin Phillips, an English tool shop owner, received a single rivet from a WWII Spitfire as a birthday gift, it changed his life. His challenge: to rebuild the iconic aircraft from the one piece. Amazingly, he did it. It took him 14 years, but Phillips scoured the world for spare Spitfire parts, machined ones that no longer existed and even found an old wing rusting behind a pub.

5. This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand

September 30, 2018

When Martin Phillips, an English tool shop owner, received a single rivet from a WWII Spitfire as a birthday gift, it changed his life. His challenge: to rebuild the iconic aircraft from the one piece. Amazingly, he did it. It took him 14 years, but Phillips scoured the world for spare Spitfire parts, machined ones that no longer existed and even found an old wing rusting behind a pub.

5. This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand

September 30, 2018

When Martin Phillips, an English tool shop owner, received a single rivet from a WWII Spitfire as a birthday gift, it changed his life. His challenge: to rebuild the iconic aircraft from the one piece. Amazingly, he did it. It took him 14 years, but Phillips scoured the world for spare Spitfire parts, machined ones that no longer existed and even found an old wing rusting behind a pub.

4. Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times

September 30, 2018

It's hard to fathom how magnificent castles were built centuries ago. One group set out to understand just that by building their own masterpiece two hours outside of Paris. Tucked away in a forest, a team of master builders and archeologists are attempting to construct Gu

4. Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times

September 30, 2018

It's hard to fathom how magnificent castles were built centuries ago. One group set out to understand just that by building their own masterpiece two hours outside of Paris. Tucked away in a forest, a team of master builders and archeologists are attempting to construct Gu

4. Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times

September 30, 2018

It's hard to fathom how magnificent castles were built centuries ago. One group set out to understand just that by building their own masterpiece two hours outside of Paris. Tucked away in a forest, a team of master builders and archeologists are attempting to construct Gu

4. Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times

September 30, 2018

It's hard to fathom how magnificent castles were built centuries ago. One group set out to understand just that by building their own masterpiece two hours outside of Paris. Tucked away in a forest, a team of master builders and archeologists are attempting to construct Gu

3. The Art of Handmade Globes

September 30, 2018

When Peter Bellerby couldn't find the perfect globe for his father's 80th birthday, he took matters into his own hands. He spent the next few years learning and perfecting the lost art of globe-making, which turned out to be a difficult, detailed process. Today, he runs Bellerby & Co Globemakers out of a small London studio with a team of 15 skilled craftsmen who hand-make every masterpiece.

3. The Art of Handmade Globes

September 30, 2018

When Peter Bellerby couldn't find the perfect globe for his father's 80th birthday, he took matters into his own hands. He spent the next few years learning and perfecting the lost art of globe-making, which turned out to be a difficult, detailed process. Today, he runs Bellerby & Co Globemakers out of a small London studio with a team of 15 skilled craftsmen who hand-make every masterpiece.

3. The Art of Handmade Globes

September 30, 2018

When Peter Bellerby couldn't find the perfect globe for his father's 80th birthday, he took matters into his own hands. He spent the next few years learning and perfecting the lost art of globe-making, which turned out to be a difficult, detailed process. Today, he runs Bellerby & Co Globemakers out of a small London studio with a team of 15 skilled craftsmen who hand-make every masterpiece.

3. The Art of Handmade Globes

September 30, 2018

When Peter Bellerby couldn't find the perfect globe for his father's 80th birthday, he took matters into his own hands. He spent the next few years learning and perfecting the lost art of globe-making, which turned out to be a difficult, detailed process. Today, he runs Bellerby & Co Globemakers out of a small London studio with a team of 15 skilled craftsmen who hand-make every masterpiece.

2. Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park

September 30, 2018

In a forest in Northern Italy, a man known simply as Bruno has spent nearly a lifetime building an amusement park by hand. Bruno, who has no formal engineering or construction training, designed rides inspired by the movement of nature. Today, patrons can enjoy more than 40 manually-powered rides, all for free.

2. Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park

September 30, 2018

In a forest in Northern Italy, a man known simply as Bruno has spent nearly a lifetime building an amusement park by hand. Bruno, who has no formal engineering or construction training, designed rides inspired by the movement of nature. Today, patrons can enjoy more than 40 manually-powered rides, all for free.

2. Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park

September 30, 2018

In a forest in Northern Italy, a man known simply as Bruno has spent nearly a lifetime building an amusement park by hand. Bruno, who has no formal engineering or construction training, designed rides inspired by the movement of nature. Today, patrons can enjoy more than 40 manually-powered rides, all for free.

2. Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park

September 30, 2018

In a forest in Northern Italy, a man known simply as Bruno has spent nearly a lifetime building an amusement park by hand. Bruno, who has no formal engineering or construction training, designed rides inspired by the movement of nature. Today, patrons can enjoy more than 40 manually-powered rides, all for free.

1. The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand

September 30, 2018

For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid, almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or construction training, but that hasn't stopped him from this Herculean task. At 90 years old, Gallego knows that he will not be able to finish the project in his lifetime. But he keeps at it anyway, day after day, driven by his faith.

1. The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand

September 30, 2018

For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid, almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or construction training, but that hasn't stopped him from this Herculean task. At 90 years old, Gallego knows that he will not be able to finish the project in his lifetime. But he keeps at it anyway, day after day, driven by his faith.

1. The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand

September 30, 2018

For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid, almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or construction training, but that hasn't stopped him from this Herculean task. At 90 years old, Gallego knows that he will not be able to finish the project in his lifetime. But he keeps at it anyway, day after day, driven by his faith.

1. The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand

September 30, 2018

For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid, almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or construction training, but that hasn't stopped him from this Herculean task. At 90 years old, Gallego knows that he will not be able to finish the project in his lifetime. But he keeps at it anyway, day after day, driven by his faith.

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