A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.

A rare example of this century-old British tank stands near the center of town in Ashford.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

The first statue to be added to Saint Peter's Square in over 350 years is an ode to migrants and refugees around the world.

An ancient water supply dating back almost 500 years can still be found standing in East Sussex.

Two gilded cherubs perched on a church bell tower have been reminding visitors of the finitude of life since 1760.

Long before mobile phones or GPS were available, these sentry boxes provided help for motorists in need.

A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

A 19th-century funicular railway shuttles visitors up this surprising sea cliff to one of the world's largest camera obscuras.

These markers are used to determine the ground stability of the Strip.

An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

The only mine for rare earth elements in the United States has been intermittently active since the 1950s.

Forgotten and then destroyed by fire, this was once one of the largest saltwater swimming pools in the world.

This grinning pup statue is all that's left of what was once a ubiquitous Bay Area diner chain.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

Not merely a museum – but a whirring powerhouse that offers a subterranean peek into the heart and soul of cable car operations.

This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.