Chicago, Illinois
The DNA Discovery Center
At Chicago's revered Field Museum, visitors are invited to learn about and literally explore DNA.
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Chicago, Illinois
At Chicago's revered Field Museum, visitors are invited to learn about and literally explore DNA.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Chicago, Illinois
Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.
Chicago, Illinois
A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.
Jbeil, Lebanon
A patchwork of ruins from various civilizations in one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities.
Baalbek, Lebanon
The largest hewn stone in history.
Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut's thinnest building was the result of feuding brothers.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for over 6,000 feathered patients every year.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.
Nairobi, Kenya
This urban park is home to monkeys and a number of endangered plants.
Nairobi, Kenya
This wildlife trust is dedicated to orphaned elephant rescue and conservation.
Mlolongo, Kenya
This beautiful, all-in-one museum, private residence, and bed and breakfast houses a rich collection of African art.
Nairobi, Kenya
The farmhouse owned by the Danish author who wrote "Out of Africa" is now a museum honoring her legacy.
Nairobi, Kenya
A glass and sculpture wonderland forms an oasis in a remote part of Kenya.
Nairobi, Kenya
Kenyan restaurant is a carnivore's paradise, serving exotic meats at its ultimate 'Beast of a Feast.'
Marrakesh, Morocco
This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.
Fez, Morocco
Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.
Casablanca, Morocco
An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.
Fez, Morocco
Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.