Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

The world's largest fully steerable radio telescope.

Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.

The first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature came from the foothills of Appalachia.

The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.

America's post-nuclear-attack chambers of Congress.

Home of a 28-foot tall stalagmite known as the War Club.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

Deep into the lower floors of Pike Place, find a date with fowl fate.

Cavernous opening completely encased in Karst limestone.

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.