Boston, Massachusetts
Harvard Bridge Smoot Measurements
In 1958, an MIT fraternity pledge laid down on this bridge and instituted a new, unique unit of measurement.
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Boston, Massachusetts
In 1958, an MIT fraternity pledge laid down on this bridge and instituted a new, unique unit of measurement.
Boom, Belgium
Take a leisurely walk through the park to find the seven giant troll sculptures hidden throughout the park.
Lier, Belgium
A 14th-century fortified keep showcases the masterpieces of an ingenious 20th-century clockmaker.
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island
Made from local Irish moss, this pie is served only in Prince Edward Island's potato museum.
Sirkka, Finland
In the Hugging Tree Forest, lingonberry marshmallows, hot chocolates, and the best campfire lattes north of the Arctic Circle come to you.
North Adams, Massachusetts
Naturally formed white marble arch housed in an abandoned marble quarry from the 1800s.
Ronda, Spain
One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.
São Miguel, Portugal
When Azorean green tea meets volcanic hot springs water, a luminous brew is born.
Ishinomaki, Japan
On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.
Nuremberg, Germany
This historic toy museum brings a little whimsy to a city not usually remembered for such things.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.
Isle of Staffa, Scotland
This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.
Milan, Italy
This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.
Neskowin, Oregon
The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.
Somerset, England
This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.
Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick
Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Falls holds a special place in Nikola Tesla's history, so they put a statue on it.
Toronto, Ontario
One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.
Hamilton, Ontario
With well over 130 falls and cascades to brag about, Hamilton, Ontario has earned its stripes as the waterfall capital of the world.
Toronto, Ontario
A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire.
Toronto, Ontario
A book collector's dream, this Toronto bookstore has the world's first "Biblio-Mat," a random book vending machine.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
Revel in the Victorian splendor of the world's oldest eating establishment inside a museum.
Brooklyn, New York
This recipe is set in stone.