A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.

America's original house of worship for Spiritualism, the religious movement based on communing with the dead.

Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.

A men’s restroom became a sandwich shop.

This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

The site where Charles Dickens gave his first public reading of "A Christmas Carol" in the US.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.

A tiny plaque marks the location of the water source that facilitated the birth of modern-day Boston.

An old asylum graveyard that's been abandoned for half a century attracts those seeking a dark thrill.

This charming wooden church was disassembled and moved not once but twice before settling in this Prague garden.

One man's personal collection of KGB memorabilia is presented along with his strange viewpoint.

The largest Walmart Supercenter in the United States, referred to affectionately as “Mallmart,” has served the residents of Albany, New York, since 1994.

This bar and museum are devoted to the controversial comic book work of Kája Saudek.

Statue commemorating the use of ether in anesthesia.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

Dedicated to a colonial woman who was hanged for being a Quaker.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

This area was once known for being a lawless haven for rough-and-tumble sailors, earning the maritime-themed nickname "the black sea."

The first bell ever cast in Boston was cast by Paul Revere...and sounded terrible.

One of the indelible moments of the American Revolution took place at this location.

The oldest Italian café in Boston, this spot also serves as a veritable museum of vintage coffee ephemera.

This popular Boston haunt is reminiscent of a time gone by, when slow cafes and sweet-smelling smoke wafting from patios was the norm.

One woman’s obsession gave birth to this lovely oddity at the Boston Public Library.