Washington, D.C.
Sergeant Stubby
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
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Washington, D.C.
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
Wheatley, England
Over 100 years ago this pyramidal holding cell was reserved for rowdy drunks but now only offers five minute sentences.
Warminster, England
The longest hedge maze in the world.
Solitaire, Namibia
In Namibia there is an installation that explores the intertwined linguistics and existential beliefs of an imaginary community.
Brooklyn, New York
A Bed-Stuy gymnasium that hosts expansive raves, performances, dance parties, and more.
Greencastle, Indiana
Display that gathers the basic elements of the universe in one convenient location.
Istanbul, Turkey
A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.
San Diego, California
Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.
Adamstown, Pitcairn Islands
The cafe that acts as the social hub for the small volcanic island of HMS Bounty fame.
A remote coral island with a gristly history of shipwreck, battles, and a horrendous war crime.
London, England
This elaborate Byzantine-style building was designed for a not-so-pretty purpose.
Queens, New York
Two New York rooftops are home to the largest rooftop soil farms in the world.
Anaheim, California
A surreal, Gaudi-inspired play space near an Anaheim community center.
Berlin, Germany
The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".
Helsinki, Finland
Villas that once served as playgrounds for the rich now fall away in decay.
Moscow, Russia
Former estate of Lenin, now home to his death mask.
Jerusalem, Israel
Sitting right on the border between East and West Jerusalem this modern art museum is in itself a symbol of Israel's hoped-for unity.
Schaumburg, Illinois
The face of a woman pushes its way through the earth.
Coudersport, Pennsylvania
"Dark Sky Park" is heaven on Earth for astronomers, one of the rare U.S. locations with no artificial light pollution.
Baiona, Spain
This abandoned naval battery stood at the ready as recently as the 1980s.
Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.
Hilversum, Netherlands
The world's longest wildlife overpass provides Hilversum's critters with a safe alternative to trying their luck on the roadway.
Riverton, West Virginia
Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.
Almere, Netherlands
Lombardy poplars planted to imitate the size and shape of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims.