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A replica of the famous memorial statue at the Normandy American Cemetery hides in an office building in downtown D.C.

This fertility idol of questionable authenticity inspired an iconic Indiana Jones artifact.

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

A renegade art installation in a small Vancouver park is now officially sanctioned by the City Parks Department.

The solitary grave of a schooner captain killed by lightning while serving biscuits.

A space-age 1950s pavilion on a secluded path is full of Toronto history surprises.

A spectacular but little-known slot canyon in extreme northern Nevada, with sheer walls nearly 500 feet high and a perennial stream.

A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.

On October 26, 1963, a 12-kiloton nuclear device was detonated here in granite some 1,211 feet below the ground surface.

The first presidential bomb shelter was located in an old vault under the Treasury, connected to the White House via tunnel.

The institution is sitting on a goldmine of 21,000 paints, varnishes, pigments, and primers preserved for posterity.

The first commercial nuclear power plant constructed on Long Island.

This small pedestal marks the spot of the first lot of land sold in Alexandria, Virginia in 1749.

The bizarre visions of H.R. Giger, tucked away in a Swiss medieval city.

Once America's tallest structure, now a Baltimore landmark.

Nestled in Onondaga State Park, over 100 canoes carefully stacked in a replica of the famous standing stones.

Surrounded by traditional homes, this Tolkien-esque dwelling stands out on a quiet street in suburban Maryland.

Fascinating museum dedicated to the under-appreciated medical history of urology features some wince-inducing devices.

A collection of pianos and more guaranteed to delight anyone interested in music history.

World's largest carved onyx figure stands as a tribute to enduring peace.

This now abandoned arch bridge was constructed during the Great Depression.

The disdain for this dysfunctional dam is reflected in a giant pair of scissors painted on the concrete face.

The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.

Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.