An eccentric inventor's castle home with its own indoor weather system.

Once the future of underwater combat, this old sub is now open for visitors to muck around in.

The steel hull of a wrecked tug rests on Lobster Cove on Monhegan Island’s rocky southeastern shore.

Ironically this massive termite is the mascot for a company that is acclaimed for killing his kind.

Rhode Island's tallest building bears a resemblance to the "Daily Planet" building and has been empty for more than five years.

This historic rec center in the heart of Israel is a bastion of peace and togetherness.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

This full-sized orange tree lives suspended in mid-air above the streets of Jaffa.

Sitting right on the border between East and West Jerusalem this modern art museum is in itself a symbol of Israel's hoped-for unity.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

The only Chinese temple in Mumbai.

This 38-drawer structure claims the superlative title, but it isn't the world's only giant filing cabinet.

Once the beating heart of a small Maine town, this old mill was revitalized in part thanks to a starring role in 'Jumanji.'

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.

This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

This "life-size" depiction of Mickey Mouse as a half-lobster is both whimsical and a bit creepy, standing guard over the Boston waterfront.