Edinburgh, Scotland
Site of the Porteous Riots
The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.
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Fairfield, Ohio
Jungle Jim's International Market
An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.
Columbus, Ohio
Garden of Constants
This whimsical campus lawn is dotted with large sculpted numbers and hidden mathematical formulas.
Columbus, Ohio
Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue
A bronze of the man in all his sinewy glory celebrates his longtime connection to the Ohio city.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Flamingo Habitat
An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tupac Shakur Memorial
Fans have made a utility pole near where the 90s musician was shot into an ersatz memorial.
Washington, D.C.
Washington Monument Marble Stripe
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Washington, D.C.
Library Of Congress Gutenberg Bible
One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Washington, D.C.
Senate Corncob Capitals
Corn-inthian columns with a uniquely American take on neoclassical architecture.
Washington, D.C.
The Portrait Monument
Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia Center Point
A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.
Washington, D.C.
The K-9 of the Korean War Veterans Memorial
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
Washington, D.C.
International Spy Museum
Home to items never before seen by the public.
Permanently Closed
Arlington, Virginia
Pentagon Hot Dog Stand
Rumor has it the hot dog stand was targeted by two Russian nuclear missiles.
Rome, Italy
Santa Maria della Concezione Crypts
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."
Rome, Italy
The Head of St. John the Baptist at San Silvestro in Capite
One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.
Rome, Italy
Sant'Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso
This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.
Rome, Italy
Mussolini's Balcony
The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.
Rome, Italy
'Il Babuino' ('The Baboon')
Romans decided this 16th-century "talking statue" was so ugly, they named it after a primate.
Sydney, Australia
Eric the Pliosaur
The bones of this aquatic dinosaur turned to opal over the centuries and the beast's remains were almost sold as jewelry.
Byron Bay, Australia
Walgun / Cape Byron
The most easterly point on mainland Australia offers dramatic ocean views.
Lisse, Netherlands
Keukenhof Gardens
Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.
Fort Stockton, Texas
Paisano Pete
The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.
Carthage, Missouri
Precious Moments Chapel and Gardens
An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.
