Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Tomb of Daniel at Samarkand
An 18-meter-long sarcophagus of a constantly growing dead prophet.
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan
An 18-meter-long sarcophagus of a constantly growing dead prophet.
Jokkmokk, Sweden
Hang with reindeer at this 400-year-old Sámi market.
Tucson, Arizona
This bomb shelter-themed bar has barely changed since it opened.
Brooklyn, New York
Now owned by the National Park Service, this location was once home to illegal boxing matches.
Warren, Texas
This magical oasis in East Texas is one of the most biodiverse acres in the country.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This permanent exhibition celebrates the finest of our heartless automatons both real and fictional.
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
A bronze statue of Mister Rogers in the neighborhood where he grew up.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
One of the steepest streets in the United States makes an intriguing challenge for cyclists.
Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania
The pop art icon's gravesite is broadcast 24 hours a day on his museum's website.
Chicago, Illinois
Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.
Mägipe, Estonia
One of the oldest lighthouses in the world has been in continuous use since it was first built in 1531.
Key West, Florida
These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.
Big Major Cay, Bahamas
In paradise, feral pigs have claimed an island all to themselves.
Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
A billionaire heiress' menagerie of animals were lovingly laid to rest on the grounds of her former estate.
Los Angeles, California
The hotel room where Janis Joplin tragically died has now become a makeshift shrine to the singer.
Uribante, Venezuela
A town church once nearly submerged by the damming of a river is now hauntingly visible as the water recedes.
Interlaken, New York
The final resting place for the famed creator and narrator of "The Twilight Zone."
Culberson County, Texas
The highest point in Texas is capped by a big silver pyramid.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
Tonopah, Nevada
This massive crater in the middle of nowhere was used to train astronauts for moon landings.
Los Angeles, California
Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.
Traquair, Scotland
The main gates have been locked since 1745 and will remain so until the Stuart Dynasty returns to the throne.
Naftah, Tunisia
Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.