Washington, D.C.
Cher Ami
A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.
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Washington, D.C.
A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.
Washington, D.C.
The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A take-out restaurant that only serves cuisine from countries with which the United States is in conflict.
Detroit, Michigan
Inside the Wayne County airport is an amazing collection of lights and sounds.
Birmingham, Alabama
Joe Minter is only doing the work of God in his yard, he says.
Pompeii, Italy
Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.
Pompeii, Italy
The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.
Pompeii, Italy
Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.
Atlanta, Georgia
A popular oddity on display in a stately building, offering a symbolic commentary.
Atlanta, Georgia
One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.
Atlanta, Georgia
Two Civil War-era cemeteries stuck between runways at the world's busiest airport.
Birmingham, Alabama
This little-known memorial honors those who have donated their bodies to medical training.
Homewood, Alabama
Every last book in this bookstore is signed by the author.
Birmingham, Alabama
This 1,500-acre development hopes to be the Central Park of the South.
McCalla, Alabama
The remains of a foundry and old blast furnaces destroyed during the Civil War are preserved in this central Alabama park.
Moundville, Alabama
A collection of huge Pre-Colombian structures in Alabama.
Holly Springs, Mississippi
Pink, packed sanctuary and home of the world's fullest-time Elvis fanatic.
Holly Springs, Mississippi
This tomb was fashioned with a sliding window for a grieving mother who struggled with her daughter's death.
Paris, Arkansas
A large stone map of Arkansas awaits visitors to its highest point.
Paris, Tennessee
A 70-foot replica of the famed Eiffel Tower.
Nashville, Tennessee
Dinosaurs invade a suburban Nashville neighborhood.
St John's, Antigua and Barbuda
An imposing statue of the first prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda stands in the middle of a traffic intersection.
Belgrade, Serbia
Nikola Tesla's ashes are held in a golden sphere, surrounded by his works.