Edinburgh, Scotland
Greyfriars Cemetery Mortsafes
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
London, England
These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.
London, England
This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.
Edinburgh, Scotland
An American ghost town hides along a side street in Scotland's capital.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.
Decorah, Iowa
Most comprehensive museum in America devoted to one ethnic group.
Kalkaska, Michigan
This tremendous trout welcomes visitors to a northern Michigan town with a rich fishing history.
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Lovingly nick-named the "Brick Dick" this municipal tower was winner of the World's Most Phallic Building Contest.
Manistique, Michigan
This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Omaha, Nebraska
A brick-paved former section of the historic coast-to-coast highway.
Dyersville, Iowa
A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?
Minneapolis, Minnesota
One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.
Boise, Idaho
Jail from the 19th century that was built by inmates.
Baker City, Oregon
A bronze replica of half-consumed salt lick honors a quirky town tradition.
Portland, Oregon
Gigantic private toy museum featuring among finest collections of antique mechanical banks in existence.
Portland, Oregon
Delightful disarray of found objects and clutter.
Seattle, Washington
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
Seattle, Washington
A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.