This surprising museum tells the story of modern Malaysia through the history of its law enforcement.

Self-mutilation in the name of beauty.

A little-visited ghost town state park offers a glimpse into Montana’s "Silver Queen."

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

A memorial to the nearly 10,000 American soldiers laid to rest on the beaches of Normandy during WWII.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

A 19th-century Gothic, castle-like statehouse by the Mississippi River.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

The second-largest ceremonial mound in the United States is an artificial hill that is loosely shaped like a pentagon.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

An island made out of shells, including a cemetery.

This giant statue is the product of a mixture of corruption, Stalinist architecture, and North Korean manpower.

Despite a fraught and controversial history this African island holds a powerful monument to the tragedy of the slave trade.

This deceptively salty lake looks like blushing pink lemonade.

Burial site of the world's most widely known researcher on the endangered mountain gorilla.

The world's highest and most dangerous infinity pool lies at the precipice of Victoria Falls.

After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

This tiny movie theater was the last one in the U.S. constructed in the Nuevo Deco architectural style.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Driftwood dinosaurs lurk within trees covered in a rainbow array of avian abodes.

This 38-drawer structure claims the superlative title, but it isn't the world's only giant filing cabinet.