Cincinnati, Ohio
Lucky Cat Museum
This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.
Hiiu Parish, Estonia
This small Estonian hill is covered in hand-made twig crosses that are said to bring good luck.
Göttingen, Germany
The Goose Girl of Göttingen, Germany might well be the most kissed girl in the world.
Paris, France
How did a French journalist’s grave become the sexiest statue in the cemetery?
Mons, Belgium
Petting this mysterious iron monkey supposedly brings good luck.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
La Paz, Bolivia
Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.
Dufur, Oregon
The short-lived railroad town in central Oregon has been abandoned since the 1930s.
New York, New York
A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic’s missed arrival.
Austin, Texas
A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.
Austin, Texas
DIY collection of eclectic holdings.
Austin, Texas
A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.
Austin, Texas
This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.
Austin, Texas
One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.
Bangkok, Thailand
A shrine honoring a legendary ghost bride lies within this vibrant temple.
Toronto, Ontario
Smallest house in Toronto sits on a lot meant to be just wide enough for cars to drive through.
Toronto, Ontario
One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.
Toronto, Ontario
This "Palace of Purification" has made many film appearances as a dark and sinister headquarters.
Elx, Spain
Originally planted by the ancient Carthaginians, this sprawling palm grove is one of the largest in the world.
Toronto, Ontario
A botanically themed auditorium blooms within the world’s last operating double-decker theater.
Killarney, Ontario
A long-abandoned provincial prison left to crumble in the frigid air of Ontario.
Fairbanks, Alaska
A sarcastic monument threatens to curse any "idiot" who dares remove it.
Seattle, Washington
A collection of odd-shaped and quirky sounding instruments handmade by a midcentury inventor-composer.
Treviso, Italy
Centuries ago, red and white wine poured from the statue's breasts whenever a new Venetian ruler was elected.