The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.

Solar observatory doubles as a daring display of Expressionist architecture, much to Einstein's chagrin.

This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.

An idle pastime becomes a record holder in Boys Town, Nebraska.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

An experimental, automotive replica of Stonehenge.

This peculiar lake of pitch is so thick and viscous that one can walk on its surface.

This museum has a most unusual location: inside a giant, three-headed elephant.

A treasure trove of pathological, forensic, parasitological, and anatomical specimens.

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

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

A collection of venomous snakes and reptiles for the whole family to enjoy.

A forest of phallic offerings found in a quiet corner of a hotel car park.