Brooklyn, New York
John Paul Jones Park's Rodman Gun
The rare American Civil War-era weapon was never fired in anger.
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Brooklyn, New York
The rare American Civil War-era weapon was never fired in anger.
Stanley, North Dakota
The pharmacy's retro ice cream mixer is one of the last of its kind.
Raufarhöfn, Iceland
This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.
Tokyo, Japan
The train engine is tucked under an apartment building on a quiet Tokyo street.
Skibbereen, Ireland
This floating garden in the sky is straight out of a fairy tale, but the real thing is nothing short of magical.
Fuling, China
This top secret Chinese military megaproject is the world’s largest human-made tunnel structure.
Krakow, Poland
At first glance, this area seems like just another city park, but the lush landscape hides a dark past.
New York, New York
Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.
Mojstrana, Slovenia
The monument honors the mountaineers who were part of Europe’s best anti-Nazi forces.
Chiloquin, Oregon
All aboard the world's longest miniature railway.
Morocco
An old airplane engine forms an unusual cairn atop this Moroccan peak.
Säve, Sweden
This declassified Cold War bunker hosts a large collection of Swedish aircraft.
San Francisco, California
This eatery transports diners to a place that no longer exists: East Germany.
Progreso, Mexico
It would take you approximately an hour and a half to walk to the end of Mexico's largest pier.
Lake Placid, Florida
Many of the murals covering this sleepy Florida town hide some sort of intentional error.
Dublin, Ireland
An enigmatic monument to the Irish revolutionary who plotted an uprising against British rule.
George Town, Cayman Islands
There is one corporation registered for every three square feet of space in this inconspicuous office building.
Buffalo, New York
This Buffalo museum hides an Art Deco gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Ramah, New Mexico
This bird-shaped rock formation defies gravity, time, and classification.
Chicago, Illinois
A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.
Mexico City, Mexico
A series of abstract sculptures pop up from an otherworldly volcanic landscape.
Bolivia
This lake’s emerald green waters are a spectacular sight, but it’s not a great place for a swim.
Stockholm, Sweden
A rare surviving Victorian greenhouse designed specifically to house giant water lilies.
Volo, Illinois
Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.