Independence, Missouri
Vaile Mansion
A remarkably opulent mansion with a tragic history.
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Independence, Missouri
A remarkably opulent mansion with a tragic history.
Sintra, Portugal
This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.
London, England
Heralded as the oldest statue in London.
San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.
Haverhill, Massachusetts
It was an experiment to prove that glacial boulders and rocks can be used in constructions and dwelling.
Kernersville, North Carolina
Jule Körner's house full of bizarre architectural details.
Burnham-on-Crouch, England
This observation tower is one of two of its kind that still exist in the United Kingdom.
New York, New York
Sip a cappuccino in the historic cafe that introduced them to the United States.
Loveland, Colorado
A surprising collection of bronze faces beneath a bridge in Loveland.
Tarquinia, Italy
Wandering this ancient burial place offers a glimpse of the afterlife in the fresco-adorned tombs of an ancient Etruscan civilization.
New York, New York
The best way to get a sneak peek at the movies.
Rockhill, Pennsylvania
Catch a ride through the Pennsylvania countryside on this historic narrow-gauge railroad.
Tonopah, Nevada
Oh, just a motel on the edge of the desert decorated with thousands of clowns conveniently located next to an abandoned graveyard.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.
London, England
According to legend, this tomb holds the secrets to time travel.
Kolkata, India
For more than 70 years, this small shop has been a go-to for Kolkata's fountain pen connoisseurs and collectors.
Raleigh, North Carolina
A water pumping station disguised as a residential home to assuage concerned neighbors now tricks most passersby.
New York, New York
Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.
Monrovia, California
This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.
Madrid, New Mexico
Home to New Mexico's longest bar, this watering hole also has a mining museum and a haunted history.
Prague, Czechia
This spooky statue sits outside a famous Prague theater.
Los Angeles, California
The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Don't get it twisted: This is the oldest pretzel bakery in the United States.
Anaheim, California
A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.