Iceland
Great Auk Sculpture at Valahnúkamöl
This five-foot-tall bronze bird is a memorial to a species that was hunted out of existence.
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Iceland
This five-foot-tall bronze bird is a memorial to a species that was hunted out of existence.
Huntersville, North Carolina
From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.
Chiclayo, Peru
Stroll among dozens of statues depicting pre-Columbian kings, gods, and supernatural beings.
Parkes, Australia
A stargazing sculpture made from the ruins of an iconic telescope.
Marion, Ohio
Featuring one of the most complete and original collections of Presidential memorabilia, this is the site of the last front porch presidential campaigns.
Dalat, Vietnam
This former monastery in Vietnam now houses a chocolate shop and museum filled with centuries-old taxidermy specimens.
Division No. 8, Newfoundland and Labrador
This giant squid sculpture sits near the spot where a real-life specimen was captured in the late 19th-century.
Kecamatan Prambanan, Indonesia
This massive complex is made up of hundreds of smaller temples that date back to the ninth century.
Brisbane, Australia
An exhibit of endangered species confiscated from smugglers and passengers.
Niigata, Japan
This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.
Shildon, England
The train that took the prime minister on his final journey now rests in a British museum.
Darlington, England
A locomotive made from 185,000 bricks celebrates the town's pioneering railway history.
Black Range, Australia
This ancient rock shelter features cave art and is one of the most culturally important sites in the country.
Smartsville, California
Once the largest town in eastern Yuba County now sits abandoned.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Once the site of the Hawaiian monarchy, this building was originally designed as a palace.
Rome, Italy
A large replica of a monumental Roman inscription is located on the side of this museum.
Daly City, California
Outside San Francisco lies a small clown cemetery and memorial.
Morecambe, England
Dedicated to the legendary comedian Eric Morecambe depicting his iconic "Bring Me Sunshine" stance.
Columbia, Missouri
Like Stonehenge, but with boats and oodles more charm.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
This full-sized orange tree lives suspended in mid-air above the streets of Jaffa.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
One of the most well-preserved mammoth specimens in the world.
Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
An architectural gem nestled into a promontory overlooking a prehistoric landscape.
Roncesvalles, Spain
The site of a legendary battle immortalized in medieval literature.
Decatur, Georgia
A late-night restaurant empire was launched from this humble storefront.