Born from segregation and exclusion, Durham’s Black Wall Street is now a living reminder of the city’s past

These markers are used to determine the ground stability of the Strip.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

A collection of more than 12,000 shoes, displayed in a building shaped like a shoebox.

One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.

Known as "Toronto's Flatiron."

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

This Taiwanese promontory is covered in otherworldly hoodoo formations.

An imperial art museum offers edible versions of its most treasured displays in an on-site fine-dining restaurant.

Air-raid tunnels hidden beneath this opulent hotel provided shelter and an escape route—and one of the world's longest slides.

Taiwan’s iconic dish is in peak form here.

These charming mailboxes became social media stars after a typhoon failed to topple them.

Taiwan's last Chinese character letterpress preserves the dying art of Chinese character mold making.

This densely-packed cluster of buildings was saved from the wrecking ball and turned into an art community.

Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

Enormous pendulum helps keep Taiwan's tallest building from swaying.

The crash of this great airship signaled the beginning of the end for dirigibles.