Cuenca, Spain
Castilla-La Mancha Paleontological Museum
This museum is known as the "Land of the Dinosaurs," but its full-scale dino models are just the start.
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Cuenca, Spain
This museum is known as the "Land of the Dinosaurs," but its full-scale dino models are just the start.
Bottineau, North Dakota
The world's tallest turtle riding the world's largest snowmobile.
Nazca, Peru
This archaeological museum in one of Peru’s most intriguing regions exhibits ancient artifacts from the Nazca civilization.
Dunfermline, Scotland
A hidden tunnel leads to a medieval queen's shrine buried beneath a parking lot.
New York, New York
A plaque immortalizes the spot where the early American spy said his famous last words: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Wrocław, Poland
A collection of old neon signs from all over Poland line a secluded courtyard.
Richmond, California
An abandoned Cold War missile radar site.
Usterling, Germany
Nestled within a German forest is an intriguing, growing rock.
Seattle, Washington
This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm's last remaining paternoster elevator.
Ulm, Germany
Albert Einstein's head sticks out of a snail shell stacked on a rocket in this truly bizarre monument to the scientist.
Glasgow, Scotland
Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.
Serenje, Zambia
An obelisk marks the spot where a British explorer's heart was buried before the rest of his body was transported to England.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A strangely curved lamppost stands tall over this avenue in Rotterdam.
Candamo, Spain
A prehistoric cave in Spain contains paintings dating back to the Ice Age.
Gildeskål, Norway
Norway has built what may be the world's most beautiful public toilet.
Germantown, Maryland
The whole world in one water tank.
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Tiny observatory made big contributions to the study of the Earth's motion.
Gaithersburg, Maryland
This golfball sized platinum iridium cylinder is the official starting point for all national weight calibrations
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
This mesmerizing, colorful structure looks like a tent made from stained glass.
Dresden, Germany
Tourists often confuse this beautifully ornate former cigarette factory for a mosque.
Winter Park, Colorado
These decaying bridges 1,000 feet high are a reminder of the skill it took to cross the Colorado Rockies by rail.
El Mirage, California
Where decommissioned airplanes and helicopters go to become part of Hollywood.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What appears to be a wizard's lair in Milwaukee actually houses a massive water pipe.