It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

A restored Pittsburgh house of God has been converted to a marvelous house of suds.

The failure of one component toppled this entire bridge during rush hour.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Originally a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush, this bar once used dolls to denote when ladies were working.

Bootleggers ran booze beneath this building before (and after) Route 66 appeared beside it.

The first public building in Savannah to offer air conditioning was a luxurious cinema that still operates today.

An early-19th-century hotel with a past that is steeped in the Civil War.

Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.

A historic estate packed with George Washington's heirlooms, and its own nuclear bunker.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

The haunting beauty of this little-visited wreck makes it a true hidden treasure.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

Its floors are marked by colorful cues depicting Michigan's native fauna.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.