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Not sure if this event refers to the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, now considered a world famous race. The extreme downhill race held every spring in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, England. Dozens of thrill-seekers hurl themselves down a near-vertical, 180-meter hill to chase a 7-pound (3 kg) wheel of Double Gloucester cheese. The hill is incredibly steep and often uneven, resulting in many competitors falling, tumbling, and suffering spectacular wipeouts. The Prize: The first person to cross the finish line at the bottom of the hill wins the coveted wheel of cheese.

Poster in 2nd pic or this link.

Also has title as "the Housekeeper's room" on the box. Decaynic is a mystery artist and photographer behind the Ravensburger's Lost Places series. The scene depicts an abandoned library within a 15th-century French chateau, commonly known as "Château Secret." To protect the site from vandalism and looting, the exact geographical coordinates and true name of the chateau are kept hidden by photographers, which is why it is universally known by its pseudonym, "Château Secret". According to this source, the real location behind "Château Secret" is Château de la Chasseigne, in Burgundy (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), France.

Vibrant historic homes located along Whitaker Street in the Victorian Historic District of Savannah, Georgia. These residences, often referred to as "Painted Ladies," are known for their whimsical colors and intricate 19th-century Victorian architectural details, including turrets, bay windows, and ornate trim. Savannah played a pivotal role in the Civil War as a crucial Confederate port and the final destination of Union General William T. Sherman’s 1864 "March to the Sea." Because Confederate forces evacuated rather than fight in the city, Savannah was famously spared from destruction and presented to President Abraham Lincoln as a Christmas gift.

The location featured in Mark Gray's photo is Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort at Tikehau Atoll, a remote coral atoll located in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. Tikehau is famous for its stunning pink sand beaches, pristine turquoise lagoons, and unparalleled marine biodiversity.

The photographs are taken from the book by Christine Chitnis: Patterns of India: A Journey Through Colors, Textiles, and the Vibrancy of Rajasthan.

Located in the northwestern part of India, Rajasthan is the country's largest state by area. Its vast geography is largely dominated by the Thar Desert. Four of Rajasthan's major cities are famously designated by distinct color codes rooted in their history and architecture.

Jaipur (The Pink City): The state capital and largest city. Painted terracotta pink in 1876 by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh to welcome Britain's Prince Albert, symbolizing hospitality. It is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Jantar Mantar and the Amber Fort.

Jodhpur (The Blue City): Situated on the edge of the Thar Desert. A central hub for desert tourism and handicrafts. Famous for its indigo-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort, originally used by Brahmins to indicate status and keep houses cool and ward off insects.

Jaisalmer (The Golden City): Named for its yellow sandstone architecture and the massive fort that glows like gold under the Thar Desert sun.

Udaipur (The White City): Known for its stunning white marble palaces, lakes, and traditional Havelis that create a shimmering white landscape.

Cat Town (California, USA) is an Oakland-based nonprofit organization with a focus on saving cats who struggle to get adopted from a shelter setting. Their rescue work finds loving homes for elderly, frightened, stressed, sick, and injured cats. Cat Town made history by opening America’s first cat cafe in 2014. This puzzle features cats frolic among miniature versions of iconic Oakland buildings, such as the Tribune Tower, Federal building, and City Hall.