London, England
Audley Square Spy Lamp Post
This overlooked street light once served as a KGB dead letter box.
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London, England
This overlooked street light once served as a KGB dead letter box.
Pateley Bridge, England
The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.
Bakersfield, California
An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This former train tunnel is filled with lines from a poem crafted by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of Edinburgh's most popular works of street art is located well off the beaten path.
Edinburgh, Scotland
As part of an 800-year-old tradition, a man parades through town covered in a suit made out of spiky burrs.
Linlithgow, Scotland
The fictional birthplace of the Chief Engineer aboard the Starship Enterprise.
West Lothian, Scotland
This hill nestled in the Scottish lowlands was a ritual site for over 4,000 years.
Deans, Scotland
A memorial commemorating the only Scottish police investigation into an extraterrestrial incident.
Stansted, England
This reconstructed Norman castle is the world's most accurate, from location to livestock.
New York, New York
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
New York, New York
This anonymous businessman sculpted in bronze became an enduring memorial after 9/11, and had been mistaken by rescue workers for a survivor in the rubble.
Boston, Massachusetts
This small glass cube is a peaceful out-of-the-way sanctuary at the busy airport.
New York, New York
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A rare and unique example of an 18th-century door latch calls this restaurant home.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.
Bridge of Allan, Scotland
A carved bench marks the Scottish cave that inspired the classic adventure novel "Treasure Island."
Palm Desert, California
This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.
Des Plaines, Illinois
Where a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel, and a recluse met one Saturday and changed their lives forever.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The superstar of Cold War nuclear bunkers has been featured in countless films but is now barely operational.