7. Underneath the borough of Centralia, Pennsylvania, a coal mine fire broke out in 1962. At first it wasn't a big deal, until in 1981, when sinkholes started opening up in people's backyards, full of hot steam and lethal levels of carbon monoxide. The government got involved in the mid-'80s and relocated Centralia's residents. The borough that once touted a population of 2,449 in 1940 dwindled down to 7 in 2013. The fire is expected to burn for another 250 years.
8. Spreuerhofstrabe in Germany is considered the narrowest street in the world. It ranges from 31 to 50 centimeters. It was built in 1727, and it's not recommended for those who feel claustrophobic.
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