Ireland's most remarkable collection of these curious cone-shaped houses is worth the buzz.

This single room has survived the centuries with almost no deterioration.

A rocky Irish outcropping with a history of wealth, conflict, and ruin.

A gated cross stands on the site where an Irish revolutionary met his end.

The world's tallest box hedge is found in a delightful garden.

Dublin's "Dead Zoo" serves as a window to Victorian museum design.

One of the most popular megalithic sites in Ireland stands as a humbler version of Stonehenge.

This permanent collection of preserved bodies taken from Irish bogs is one of the leading authorities on such morbid mummies.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

This is the largest cemetery in Ireland and the first cemetery museum in the world.

An oddly conical beacon perched atop beautiful Irish cliffs.

The block of aged dairy is probably still edible after 2,300 years in a peat bog.

The martyr's wax-enhanced skeletal remains lie preserved in a glass case in the Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.

The whiskey producer's archives includes a historical list of infractions committed by and associated penalties exacted upon employees.

This small town was built around a marble quarry and named after one of the most famous sources of marble in the world.

A large sculptural artwork and garden in Escondido, California.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

This old-fashioned roadhouse's quirky neon sign is as famous as its enormous dumplings.

Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.

Originally built to monitor fishing, this Victorian tower now educates visitors about the local salmon industry.

This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.