American bombs, morbid memorabilia, and graphic photographs tell the story of the CIA-led “Secret War” from the Pathet Lao perspective.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

The Grand Canyon of Texas.

A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the “Golden Age” of the American automobile.

An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.

This replica of an 8th century burial ship actually sailed to Norway before returning home to Minnesota.

This institution celebrates the happy accidents of uncommon sticktoitiveness.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

This Balinese sea temple is thought to be guarded by the hundreds of monkeys that live around it.

A giant Australian fruit and tropical farm.

One of the first big sculptures anywhere in Australia.

There's nothing shrimpy about the world's largest artificial prawn.

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.