Sheffield, England
1 O'Clock Time Signal
The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.
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Sheffield, England
The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.
Roswell, New Mexico
Inside this small museum resides a strange mix of miniature collections passed down over time.
East Sussex, England
This mysterious chalk figure of a horse has been recreated and restored for more than a century.
Alton, England
A creepy tree with a local legend that inspired a nearby theme park ride.
Portsmouth, England
Discovered on a shipwreck after more than 400 years, this Renaissance ratter tells a very waggly tale.
Port Erin, Isle of Man
A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.
Prague, Czechia
Straight out of a nightmare, barcode-faced babies climb up and down Prague's television tower.
London, England
Above an abandoned Underground station, this charming bookstore is home to strange antiquities and literary works.
Basingstoke, England
This may be the smallest length of railway in the United Kingdom.
Queens, New York
No monkeying around, this fountain was really named after the classic sci-fi film.
London, England
These marks in Myddelton Passage aren't your run-of-the-mill vandalism, and they weren't made by your typical vandal.
London, England
This Underground station has been a popular filming location for decades, even before it closed.
London, England
This museum is dedicated solely to this millennia-old handheld cooling device.
Carthage, Tunisia
An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.
Glastonbury, England
This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.
London, England
Historic cuisine meets fine dining in a hotel-restaurant overlooking Hyde Park.
Westward Ho!, England
How did this lovely seaside English village come by such an unusual name?
Birmingham, England
A hidden gem in the middle of the city's infamous Jewelry Quarter.
Arnside, England
This rare aquatic phenomenon is one of the more accessible tidal bores in Morecambe Bay.
Singapore
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Epsom, England
This memorial is dedicated to the legendary suffragette, who stepped in front of the king's horse during the Epsom Derby.
Telford, England
This whimsical, unique clock has been entertaining shoppers for well over 20 years.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These sculptures of various animals adorn the building that houses one of the capital's least known museums.
Torrance, California
This Chinese art gallery is hidden inside the Sunrider Corporation headquarters.