Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia
This little-known collection holds everything from "Dracula" notes, to the manuscript of "Ulysses," to the forged works of Shakespeare.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This little-known collection holds everything from "Dracula" notes, to the manuscript of "Ulysses," to the forged works of Shakespeare.
Peru, Indiana
A set of tall pillars and alcove-like rooms that are significant to the Miami people of Indiana.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
Gdańsk, Poland
Modern art commemorates one of the first military actions of World War II.
Rothwell, England
A stretch of land where the sour-sweet vegetable is cloaked in darkness and grows so fast you can hear it crack, squeak, and pop.
Barmby Moor, England
This quirky shop on a former farm is full of weird and wonderful oddities and antiques.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
Glasgow, Scotland
"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."
Edinburgh, Scotland
Every birth, death, and marriage is recorded in these color-coded leather-bound books.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Anonymously sculpted and donated, these sculptures made from poetry books and pages are sprinkled around the city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.
Edinburgh, Scotland
An iconic red telephone box turned tiny art gallery.
Edinburgh, Scotland
It's a mystery how these curious columns wound up in an Edinburgh suburb.
Swindon, England
This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.
Reno, Nevada
This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.
Norman, Oklahoma
The largest collection of political commercials in the world.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Celebrate the history of the rich and truly misunderstood relationship between man and pigeon.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Named for the 39 tribes that live in Oklahoma, this restaurant's menu deliciously highlights local flavors.
Vashon, Washington
A bike being "eaten" by a tree is the real Vashon legend behind popular children's book, "Red Ranger Came Calling."
Seattle, Washington
The classic lawn figurine now claims this wooded area as home.