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A Soviet-era health spa complete with radioactive bathing and shock therapy.

An abandoned generator and motor factory has become a multi-use industrial campus.

This lopsided, earthquake-damaged temple stands as a testament to Taiwan’s resilience.

This beloved American snack was conceived by a hungry coal miner.

An ingenious solution to a tricky engineering problem, this spiraling bridge takes drivers for a dizzying spin.

This bridge was designed to connect a road that never came to fruition.

There’s a secret bunker inside the Brooklyn Bridge, but the city won’t say where.

Some of the largest trees of their kinds exist throughout Williamsburg’s historic core.

Sit at the "Disney table,” where Walt and his team of "imagineers" once dined on the regular.

The flagship building of an early national restaurant chain is a superb example of terra cotta art.

A Wisconsin kitsch palace from the 1930s lives its second life in 21st-century Brooklyn.

Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.

This historic Art Deco building embellished with local tropical fruits had fallen into disrepair before a recent restoration.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

This colossal hiking boot, once built for a scout jamboree, serves as an observation tower and barbecue area.

A serene memorial that honors the adventurous spirits of climbers who lost their lives in the High Tatras.

Trek up to an abandoned fire lookout from the 1930s for an unimpeded view.

On a clear afternoon, you can see mountain peaks more than 40 miles away from this clearing in the Pisgah National Forest.

Inside this Darjeeling museum, you can see a pair of boots that once stood at the top of the world.

An abandoned fish-shaped drive-in gets a second life as a restaurant.

This lone survivor of a regional franchise still slings delicious burgers and colossal servings of fries.

With roots dating back to 1942, this retro diner was where Hank Williams is said to have uttered his last words.

This unique prehistoric funerary monument is notable for its distinctive boat-shaped design and exceptional preservation, offering a fascinating glimpse into the island's ancient burial practices.

This effigy of Peter the Great is greatly disproportionate.