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11.  The Shipwreck of the Sweepstakes, Canada

There are over 6,000 shipwrecks in the famous Great Lakes. Perhaps the most interesting one though can be found in Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. The Sweepstakes is a remarkably preserved schooner that sank back in 1885. If you’re into scuba diving or snorkeling then climb aboard a glass-bottomed boat to see the sight of this vast ship resting just beneath the surface of the water.

12.  Orda Cave, Russia

Located in central Russia, Orda Cave spans an area of three miles. Thus it is not only Russia’s longest cave but it is also the world’s longest cave made of gypsum. The white gypsum here gives the cave’s interior a dazzling glow that makes it look almost like an underwater cathedral. The gypsum also filters the water and promotes visibility. It also structurally shifts which makes the cave look slightly different as time passes.

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