The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.

An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

The pit stop from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" now serves beef and pork barbecue, not people.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

The trials and tribulations of marking Poe’s grave.

In this case, 'zero' marks the spot where the iconic Old Spanish Trail ends.

Nature's biggest mammal swims in landlocked Oklahoma.

These pretty kitties killed and ate as many as 135 railway workers.

A goddess-topped water fountain in Chicago was created thanks to the dreams of a thirsty newsboy.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

This rustic cabin, outfitted with gun slits, was once home to John D. Tewksbury, patriarch of the bloodiest family feud in American history.

A 70,000-square-foot institution dedicated to a very literal, creationist perspective on the Book of Genesis.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.

The mummified heart of a saint lives on in this church—after a brief hiatus when it was stolen.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

A typical "Old South" manor, once owned by author Anne Rice, served as the setting for several of her witchcraft sagas.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.