London, England
Paddington Bear Statue
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
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London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
Fort Worth, Texas
The "world’s largest honky-tonk" also has its own indoor rodeo arena.
Oxford, England
An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.
Oxford, England
This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.
Oxford, England
Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.
Oxford, England
The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."
Oxford, England
Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.
Oxford, England
Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.
Oxford, England
A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.
Oxford, England
Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.
Oxford, England
Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.
Oxford, England
A letterbox installed specifically for the first editor of the Oxford English Dictionary.
Oxford, England
A less famous, short-lived meeting spot of the Inklings.
Oxford, England
J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.
Oxford, England
This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.
London, England
This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.
Karnack, Texas
Foragers once flocked to this big beautiful bayou to hunt for pearls.
Grand Saline, Texas
A small "palace" and museum made of, and devoted entirely, to salt.
Sulphur Springs, Texas
Known as one of America's most beautiful public restrooms.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Two gushing waterfalls of hot spring water within a block of each other.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
This Arkansas town is known for its gangster history, its healing waters, and now its brews.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
This quirky Arkansas wax museum does not shy away from the macabre and the grotesque.
Zempoala, Mexico
Palace, temple, and pyramid ruins mark the ancient Mesoamerican capital of Totonacapan.
Arlington, Texas
Fears of Satanic worshippers swirl around five Celtic-inspired megaliths.