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The world's oldest hologram gallery and the labyrinthine laser laboratory of a holography pioneer.

This knick-knack-covered house (complete with a matching van) is a charming oddity in the middle of a modest downtown neighborhood.

How did a massive marine arthropod find its way to landlocked Ohio?

A blast of nostalgia awaits visitors to this miniature indoor raceway.

In the back of a bustling factory lurks a quiet museum honoring the history of Canadian sugar manufacturing.

A space-age 1950s pavilion on a secluded path is full of Toronto history surprises.

This uniquely shaped tombstone is dedicated to the project construction superintendent for the Empire State Building.

This door in the old residential area of Guadalajara hides several communist motifs.

This museum is filled with an eclectic collection of unique inventions.

The remnants of a classic 1970's British film.

An emporium for the weird, creepy, rare, and just plain gross.

Try a classic Necco candy bar being resurrected in a small suburban shop.

A long-abandoned provincial prison left to crumble in the frigid air of Ontario.

Thanks to its curved shape, this incredibly durable dam "whispers" to visitors.

The 18th-century church's stained-glass windows tell the story of the Haudenosaunee people.

Take a ride on antique streetcars from across Canada.

This half-ton piece of the Alps sits at the base of the CN Tower.

Reputedly the smallest jail in North America.

What happens when a chef with Indigenous roots takes over a hotel-restaurant?

This imprint of an old computer keyboard has a unique backstory.

One Costa Rican island is so beset by illegal shark poachers that the local rangers have built an entire bridge with their confiscated gear .

One of Canada's most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous tomes that the general public can touch.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.