Ames, Iowa
Elwood, the World's Tallest Concrete Gnome
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
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Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
Madrid, Iowa
A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
It was once nicknamed "the most bombed hotel in Europe."
Rome, Italy
The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.
Stockholm, Sweden
An ancient Viking runestone hidden in plain view in Stockholm's old town.
Stockholm, Sweden
Frequent fliers welcome in this airplane hotel.
Tokyo, Japan
The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.
Tokyo, Japan
After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.
Tokyo, Japan
Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.
Los Angeles, California
This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
This retro, UFO-like structure is a remnant of the Soviet-era circus.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Porto, Portugal
A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.
Munich, Germany
A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.
Manchester, England
The fake World Cup prize was secretly created after the first one was stolen in 1966.
Bulgan, Mongolia
Dinosaur eggs were first discovered at these fiery red cliffs.
Alexandria, Virginia
The tomb was guarded by soldiers from both sides of the war, and some left their initials carved in the brick.
Alexandria, Virginia
The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.
Arlington, Virginia
The controversial urban planner who designed Washington, D.C., was buried in Maryland, and can presently be found in Virginia.
Arlington, Virginia
The naval commander’s proudest moment in battle is memorialized in this unique tomb at Arlington Cemetery.
Arlington, Virginia
The rogue roots are gradually consuming some of the historic marble grave markers.
Arlington, Virginia
Soldiers were buried next to Lee's house in the center of Arlington Cemetery to dissuade the general from reclaiming his property after the war.
Arlington, Virginia
The Pentagon sits on a former island that was in Virginia at low tide and D.C. at high tide.