Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

This bridge was the birthplace of a unit of measurement based on a fraternity joke.

In 1958, an MIT fraternity pledge laid down on this bridge and instituted a new, unique unit of measurement.

Eat first, shop later at this eatery within an Asian grocer.

This tower commemorates the spot where George Washington hoisted the Grand Union flag.

This massive World War II calculator hearkens back to the days when "computer" was a job title.

Impossibly life-like natural history models created out of glass by a father and son.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

This hidden labyrinth offers walkers some brief peace of mind.

Palestinian-style savory breads and fine patisserie are served with a generous side of hospitality.

Fantastic views and thousands of love locks.

The entrance to this Frankfurt subway station looks like an old tram car crashed into the concrete sidewalk.

Somber memorial to the May 10, 1933, book-burning which took place on this spot.

One of Scandinavia's largest mosaics pays tribute to Danish art and science luminaries.

The gilded, masterful astronomical clock will calculate time, dates, and planetary positions for thousands of years to come.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Denmark’s oldest bakery is home to the 'Wednesday Snail,' one of the best cinnamon rolls on the planet.

Maine's only authentic torri gate celebrates a longstanding international relationship that started with the rescue of four sailors.

The first car-centric shopping plaza in the U.S. brought a little bit of Spain to downtown Kansas City.

Four, 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks lie scattered about the lawn of a Kansas City museum.

How did the front of a supersonic jet make its way to a display case in a Kansas City yard?

Community bookshelf of 25-foot-tall book spines.

This cone-shaped bomb shelter, modeled on German design, is a rare WWII relic that never saw use but still looms over the harbor.