Paris, France
Georges Méliès's Grave
The final resting place of the "father of special effects."
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Paris, France
The final resting place of the "father of special effects."
Antwerp, Belgium
This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.
Otsuchi, Japan
A disconnected rotary phone for "calling" lost loved ones offered a unique way of dealing with grief in disaster-stricken Japan.
Havana, Cuba
This communist country can still appreciate its fragrant past.
Stratford, Ontario
This 12-seat movie theater is the smallest in the world.
Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
A memorial to a giant seabird that was hunted to extinction.
Ban Long, Laos
Buried in the Laos jungle is a sanctuary for bears that would have otherwise been milked to death by poachers.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.
Hanksville, Utah
A Mars simulation in the southern Utah desert.
Tallinn, Estonia
The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for over 6,000 feathered patients every year.
Vaiaku, Tuvalu
Ancient weaving techniques are used to create these colorful souvenirs.
Musteika, Lithuania
A tiny traditional village keeps an ancient method of beekeeping alive.
London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
At this research institute, the chile is king.
Cape Town, South Africa
This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.
Neerpelt, Belgium
Artwork tucked within the trees greets visitors with surreal sonic experiences.
Palatine, Illinois
Take a break from all the boring business of death at this funeral home mini-golf course.
Austin, Texas
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
Birnam, Scotland
This Birnam-based garden honors the legacy of 19th-century children’s book author Beatrix Potter.
Washington, D.C.
The institution is sitting on a goldmine of 21,000 paints, varnishes, pigments, and primers preserved for posterity.
Pompeii, Italy
Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.
Stykkishólmur, Iceland
This collection of unique liquids allows visitors to wander the waters of Iceland's glaciers.