Tartu, Estonia
World’s Largest Hoberman Sphere
The enormous isokinetic structure hangs within a science center in Estonia.
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Tartu, Estonia
The enormous isokinetic structure hangs within a science center in Estonia.
Tartu, Estonia
The secret cells in the basement of the KGB's Estonian "Grey House" have been preserved as a grim Cold War museum.
Tacoma, Washington
A beautiful footbridge with over 2,000 glass sculptures along the walls and ceiling.
Bremerton, Washington
The only surviving piece of a submarine said to be the most decorated vessel in U.S. history.
Seattle, Washington
The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.
Seattle, Washington
The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.
San Francisco, California
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
San Diego, California
The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.
San Diego, California
A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."
San Diego, California
This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.
Ramona, California
This Pringle-shaped ledge makes for the perfect photo op.
Los Angeles, California
An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles, California
60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.
Los Angeles, California
The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.
Powell, Tennessee
A roadside music shop featuring a confounding series of folk art installations.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Once a gas station, this flightless airplane beside the Old Dixie Highway now houses a barbershop.
Kamiah, Idaho
This landmark is a central figure in the Nez Perce origin story.
Spokane, Washington
This inanimate goat created by the "welding nun" has been helping to clean up the city of Spokane for more than 40 years.
Spokane, Washington
The decorations were inspired by an unlikely missing treasure.
Spokane, Washington
This playground sculpture of an icon from the past is dedicated to the children of the future.
Clinton, Tennessee
This improbable contraption was passed down through five generations of industrious Tennesseans.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco's newly reopened hands-on science museum.
San Francisco, California
This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.
Prague, Czechia
A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.