At least 14 twice-retired ships were sunk to make a lovely rusting breakwater in Comox Harbour.

The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

A majestic hotel that also stands as a historic relic.

An 18-foot-tall troll sculpture, made from recycled wood and materials found in nature.

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

The pit stop from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" now serves beef and pork barbecue, not people.

A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.

A curious statue fit for a mad tea party.

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

Futuristic apartment blocks are the backdrop for Montreal surfers hangin' ten on the Habitat '67 standing wave.

An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.

Unruly residents were housed in this one-person cell until the Black Maria arrived.

Atlanta's strange assortment of concrete pillars inspires reflection in some, confusion in others.

An unusual art exhibition in a suburban yard is designed to awaken the souls of those flowing by.

3/4-scale model of the White House in Atlanta, Georgia.

This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.

Bananas are often left for the first monkey America ever recovered alive after being launched into space.

It may look like no more than a full-scale model, but every part of this full Space Shuttle stack had a working role in aviation history.

Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.