The most playful of the life-sized statues that make up Singapore's "People of the River."

A Balinese resort, empty and trapped in time.

Walk through depictions of the torture inflicted on those who go to Buddhist hell.

Visible from both land and sea.

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.

A condom-covered Thai restaurant that is more concerned with birth control than food.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

Bangkok's men with dangerous jobs come here in search of protective talismans.

One could not be blamed for literally walking all over this supposed landmark.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

A former suicide bridge is now accumulating symbols of love instead of a body count.

A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

In this case, 'zero' marks the spot where the iconic Old Spanish Trail ends.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

Unrepaired walls from a 1920 anarchist bomb attack.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.