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The ruins of the second-largest circus school in the world.

How did a 154-foot-long piece of spacecraft wind up abandoned along the side of a Florida road?

The world's largest collection of historic U.S. military naval vessels.

Dedicated to extinct passenger pigeons.

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

This bomb shelter-themed bar has barely changed since it opened.

A monument marks the site where the famed composer stopped to relieve himself on a long journey. Just one problem: Mozart never went to Raschala.

One man's attempt to stay one step ahead of the church.

A letterbox installed specifically for the first editor of the Oxford English Dictionary.

Most historians agree that the so-called "Gentleman Pirate" wasn't much of either of those things.

This Welsh dockyard was the site of the not-so-secret construction of the Millennium Falcon for the original Star Wars trilogy.

Shop at the 200-year-old store where Julia Child stocked up on copper cookware.

This 19th century Sioux City candy company is the home of the Twin Bing, a historic, chocolate-covered treat.

A luxury hotel constructed out of a former jail.

Dedicated to a colonial woman who was hanged for being a Quaker.

This retro diner claims to be the birthplace of poutine.

Once home to a local bear named "Bruno."

Once the largest attraction in Rhode Island, this former amusement park is now a gorgeous coastal state park.

This half-ton piece of the Alps sits at the base of the CN Tower.

Known by nicknames like the "Jersey Jumper" and the "Daring Yankee," Patch was the first famous daredevil in the United States.

The sprawling, eccentric estate of Ames and Ames, a brilliant botanist, and a genius inventor and artist.

Decor at “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor” includes Raquel Welch's brassiere hanging from a stuffed moose head.

The 34th governor of Kentucky was sworn into office while on his deathbed after being shot outside the State House.

A monument to the King's final show, complete with a time capsule.