Smygehuk, Sweden
Smygehuk Snake Barrier
A one-of-a-kind barrier keeps venomous snakes away from tourists
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Smygehuk, Sweden
A one-of-a-kind barrier keeps venomous snakes away from tourists
Gorizia, Italy
What was once an ordinary pedestrian tunnel under Gorizia Castle has been transformed into an immersive artistic experience.
Washington, D.C.
National Mall monument to the inventor of the screw propeller.
Keszthely, Hungary
For many people the Hungarian Parliament building is a must-see stop on any visit to the capital but there is an equally stunning replica hidden in a basement.
Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Wick, Scotland
The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.
Cleveland, Tennessee
This is the resting place of the meanest rooster in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Glasgow, Scotland
On this spot Lord Kelvin allegedly discovered absolute zero.
Alexandria, Virginia
Historic Lee family homestead built in 1785, later serving as a private home and a Civil War hospital.
Fairview, Utah
One of the most intact and well-preserved skeletons of a mammoth in the world is displayed in a tiny Utah town.
Casablanca, Morocco
A recreation of the bar from the classic 1942 movie “Casablanca.”
Syracuse, New York
A Frankenstein blend of science and art allows one tree to produce 40 different types of stone fruit.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Rise early for Kaitlin Guerin’s coveted sweet and savory pastries.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.
Hay-on-Wye, Wales
In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Petoskey, Michigan
As Ernest Hemingway scribbled notes for stories, he left a lasting impression on this bar: a charred hole where he extinguished his cigars.
Viroinval, Belgium
This site used to mark the heart of the EU—now it's crowned with a striking glass sculpture and a buried secret underneath.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A bizarre example of collective behavior resulted in thousands of shoe prints in Vegas parking lots.
Dyersville, Iowa
A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.
Madison, Wisconsin
A stone marker memorializes the spot where the King broke up a street fight with a classic karate stance.
Monterrey, Mexico
This store may be part of a well-known chain, but it stands out due to the tree growing through the middle of it.
London, England
A former groundskeeper’s cottage, now famous for being the main location of a hit British comedy game show.