Tataouine, Tunisia
Ksar Ouled Soltane
A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'
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Tataouine, Tunisia
A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'
Naftah, Tunisia
Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.
Brevard, North Carolina
This Transylvania County city is home to a rare white squirrel population that is descended from an escaped carnival animal.
Wilmington, North Carolina
A curious collection of oddities including a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair and Harry Houdini's ouija board.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Find your state fair food favorites all year long.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venture into the past with an unlisted exhibit hall featuring extinct birds.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This mechanical marvel is a 24-hour cheese vending machine, holding freshly made cheeses from the internationally acclaimed Perrystead Dairy.
Swayzee, Indiana
There is no other town or city in the world with the name Swayzee
Madrid, Spain
A crypt of relics guards a vial said to liquefy each July
Queens, New York
This modest span in an industrial neighborhood is one of only four retractile bridges in the United States
Slatington, Pennsylvania
A rocky ledge above the Lehigh River, wrapped in devilish folklore and broad valley views
Colchester, England
A history of invasion, innovation, ignition, and Iceni, the Temple of Claudius has been an iconic landmark throughout the history of Britain’s oldest recorded town from its very earliest days to the present
Colintraive, Scotland
A fascinating collection of Scottish late-medieval carved stones
Corrimony, Scotland
A Bronze Age burial site thought to be over 4000 years old
Galveston, Texas
A venerable restaurant chain's one-off attempt to blur the line between themed eatery and amusement park
Puebla, Mexico
Home to an astounding collection of carved skulls and other artifacts from Puebla's history
Washington, D.C.
The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.
Washington, D.C.
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
Washington, D.C.
Stone markers on the campus of Gallaudet University commemorate a peculiar school tradition.
Washington, D.C.
The legacy of a wealthy executive and his wife, this little-known art museum features works by Picasso, Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, and more.
Washington, D.C.
The most magical part of this Latin American and Caribbean art museum is a room covered in beautiful blue tiles from floor to ceiling.
Washington, D.C.
This map, on display in the Library of Congress, and one of only seven known to exist, is the very first map of the United States.
Washington, D.C.
Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.