These ruins witnessed the final gathering of the failed Jacobite Rebellion.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

A historical hangover from the time of public humiliation as a state punishment

Little did a museum know, they possessed the last-known lunch wagon in existence.

The only surviving prototype for Buckminster Fuller's house of the future.

America's post-nuclear-attack chambers of Congress.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

This open air cathedral invites all faiths to worship under the only roof big enough to fit them all: the sky.

Three courses accompanied by Christian rock.

The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

A miniature village mimics the surrounding buildings so well it includes itself.

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.

An iconic work of public art that lights up the downtown area.

These bronze sculptures sow whimsy by hamming it up on a pedestrian mall.

The statue honors an adventurous seafaring cat.

Brisbane's manmade urban beach has enough water to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools.

A nearly lost tribute to an 11-year-old boy killed during a World War I homecoming parade.

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.