San Francisco, California
Albino Redwood
Under the shadow of its towering parent tree, a rare specimen of sequoia produces ghostly white leaves.
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San Francisco, California
Under the shadow of its towering parent tree, a rare specimen of sequoia produces ghostly white leaves.
Stuttgart, Germany
A funerary monument for two brothers who served in the Roman cavalry.
Belgrade, Serbia
This statue of a 15th-century Hungarian military and political figure has become known for its resemblance to a particular cartoon knight.
León, Nicaragua
Housed in a 20th-century prison, this small museum recounts local Nicaraguan myths.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.
Tirolo, Italy
These unique "earth pyramid" clay columns can be found in ravines around the village of Tirolo.
Kikil, Mexico
The ruins of a 16th-century Spanish convent tell a forgotten history.
Aberdeen, Scotland
A dozen cast iron leopards stand guard along the length of Aberdeen's Union Bridge.
Oxford, New York
A small window was installed in this gravestone to honor a young boy's dying wish.
Vernazza, Italy
On the walking path from Monterosso to Vernazza, a small shrine dedicated to feline friends.
Woodside, California
This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Originally built by the Works Progress Administration, this park was recently saved from demolition.
Blantyre, Scotland
The only statue ever crafted by award-winning animator Ray Harryhausen.
Alexandria, Virginia
The only labyrinth within the city of Alexandria.
Condom, France
See and taste one of the oldest and rarest collections of Armagnacs in the world.
Meckering, Australia
Home to one man's collection detailing the history of photography.
Kouvola, Finland
Sculptures of dinosaurs, trolls, and other beasts carved with chainsaws guard Finland's largest arboretum.
Alton, England
The door of St. Lawrence’s Church features small scars from a battle that took place nearly 400 years ago.
Tokyo, Japan
This museum showcases the art of ancient sword-making.
Stockport, England
Paul McCartney, Joy Division, and many others created era-defining music at this former recording studio.
Kondhavli, India
This ancient well once held a top-secret royal meeting chamber.
Mullan, Idaho
A miner's handmade folk art fountains are tucked in the woods off a multilane highway.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Believed to be the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.
Rimrock, Arizona
This sinkhole in the Arizona desert is filled with carbonated, arsenic-rich water