Cambridge, England
The Eagle
The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.
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Cambridge, England
The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.
Cambridge, England
A treasure trove of astronomical, mathematical, and scientific instruments at Cambridge University.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Cambridge, England
Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.
Bath, England
Created by one of England's most prolific labyrinth designers, inspired by Bath city history.
Bath, England
Don't be fooled by this fake medieval facade even if it is almost 300 years old.
Inverness, Scotland
The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.
Castlemartin, Wales
Tucked among the sand dunes overlooking a Welsh beach, a real-life tribute to a fictional elf.
Indianapolis, Indiana
A park where you can watch the highway zoom past.
Phoenix, Arizona
A historic hydroelectric power plant serves as the unusual backdrop for a public park.
London, England
Inside a London bookstore, a fireplace that once belonged to the illustrator responsible for a famous set of tarot cards.
Frankfort, Kentucky
The 34th governor of Kentucky was sworn into office while on his deathbed after being shot outside the State House.
Sakskobing, Denmark
It might look like just a pile of sticks—because it is. But there's a dark history to how this stack got its start.
Tokyo, Japan
This museum showcases the art of ancient sword-making.
Alton, England
The door of St. Lawrence’s Church features small scars from a battle that took place nearly 400 years ago.
Kouvola, Finland
Sculptures of dinosaurs, trolls, and other beasts carved with chainsaws guard Finland's largest arboretum.
Stockport, England
Paul McCartney, Joy Division, and many others created era-defining music at this former recording studio.
Kondhavli, India
This ancient well once held a top-secret royal meeting chamber.
Mullan, Idaho
A miner's handmade folk art fountains are tucked in the woods off a multilane highway.
Denbigh, Wales
Believed to be an execution site used by King Arthur after he was embarrassed.
Rimrock, Arizona
This sinkhole in the Arizona desert is filled with carbonated, arsenic-rich water
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Believed to be the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.
Sydney, Australia
This work of art was designed to represent the Tarpeian Way Quarry that once dominated the area.
Tokyo, Japan
Run a wash cycle while sipping a latte at this community-oriented café.