Edinburgh, Scotland
Phrenology Institute
Small sculpted heads of prominent phrenologists mark the outside of their former headquarters.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Small sculpted heads of prominent phrenologists mark the outside of their former headquarters.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.
Bristol, England
The unpredictability of this pendulum's movements has drawn visitors to this magnificent church for decades.
Valencia, Spain
From grand battles to daily life, this Spanish museum offers a view of world history in miniature.
London, England
Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.
Garub, Namibia
Thought to be the only herd of feral horses in Africa and one of the most isolated populations in the world.
Stockholm, Sweden
Absolutely no saxophones in the library.
Reykjavik, Iceland
An unusual building on a "desolate hill" features the works of an Icelandic sculptor.
Hastings, Nebraska
This museum started by a curious collector is now a place for believers and skeptics alike.
Boston, Massachusetts
This electronics repair store celebrates the history of computers.
Trojica, Montenegro
The hairpin turns in this mountain road take the shape of a letter—is it a coincidence or a symbol of love?
Edinburgh, Scotland
This ordinary-looking rock may have played an important role in a 16th-century Scottish battle.
Milton Keynes, England
A herd of half-sized cow sculptures has stood in this part for nearly 50 years.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.
Bristol, England
Cathedral-like Victorian vaults are hidden within this iconic bridge.
Ottawa, Ontario
A rare venue to buy specialty maps.
London, England
You can still see bits of the camouflage used to hide this Art Deco building from bombers during World War II.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Designed to illustrate two parts of the human psyche.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.
Bath, England
In addition to escorting prospective couples to and from ballrooms, this lane was also a place for gentlemen to settle scores.
Berlin, Germany
A plaque on the side of a building is a small tribute to the woman who invented an iconic Berlin fast food.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.