"Gnome Chomsky" was once the largest gnome in the world, but is now simply tall for his kind.

This morbid scene depicts the Darwinian drama of death on the African savannah.

A historic lighthouse steeped in rumors of ghost and pirate stories.

A fictional town that was briefly brought to life before fading once again out of existence.

A large camera obscura, constructed entirely from digitally fabricated components.

This giant monument of the RCA mascot is a beloved fixture in Albany, New York.

Some of the earliest burial grounds of New York State are to be found hidden away in this quaint town.

This preserved wilderness hides the remains of a colonial grain mill used to feed George Washington's troops.

A gigantic 10-foot tall stone man.

A beautiful, historic location open to the public.

Cooks at this tiny takeout spot grind their rice flour in a stone mill each morning for perfect cheung fun.

This study room in the New York Public Library saw the creation of one of contemporary America's greatest traitors.

New York City's only wildlife rehabilitation center treats more than 3,000 feathered and furry patients each year.

The abandoned grounds and derelict greenhouses of this once-magnificent Edwardian estate are now a nature preserve open for exploration.

For over 80 years, Mayan ruins stood proudly in a most unlikely location.

A forsaken wonder in the middle of the East Side neighborhood.

A hyper-luxurious, 12,000- square foot home might be buried beneath Queens, still waiting to protect you from nuclear missiles.

“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."