London, England
The Soho Square Hut
The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.
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Beijing, China
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.
San Antonio, Texas
Alamo Line in the Sand
Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.
San Jose, California
Quetzalcóatl Sculpture
It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Edinburgh Maiden
This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.
Berlin, Germany
Soviet Graffiti in the Reichstag
The walls of Germany's Parliament still show the scars of the Red Army takeover in World War II.
Berlin, Germany
The Bebelplatz
The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".
Berlin, Germany
Stasi Museum
A museum dedicated to the history of a terrifying secret police is now held in their former headquarters.
York, England
Shambles of York
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
Thirsk, England
Kilburn White Horse
England's largest white horse isn't even white.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle's Giant Sequoia Tree
This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Calum's Road
One man spent 10 years building a spectacular section of road because no one else would.
Athens, Greece
First Cemetery of Athens
The oldest cemetery of modern-day Athens blends the modern and ancient worlds.
London, England
Cabmen’s Shelter in Russell Square
Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.
Los Angeles, California
The Bonaventure Hotel
The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.
Los Angeles, California
LAX Theme Building
This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.
Mountain View, California
The Real Birthplace of Silicon Valley-The Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory
The first high-tech company in the valley that actually worked with silicon devices.
Dandarah, Egypt
Hathor Temple
One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.
London, England
Animals in War Memorial
A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.
London, England
Black Cats of Carreras Cigarette Factory
Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.
Los Angeles, California
Brown Derby
Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.
London, England
One Tree Hill
A historic hill of tall tales, with one rather special tree.
Monterey, California
Jellyfish Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Paris, France
145 Rue Lafayette
What looks like a normal building is really a hollow facade hiding a subway vent.
