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The "original web site," this farm in Northern Vermont encourages orb-weaver spiders to build their daily webs, and then sells the preserved masterpieces.

What looks like a simple quaint estate in rural Pennsylvania was in the 18th century home to a small monastic community.

This little-known Revolutionary War fort is supposedly haunted by the ghosts of its past.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

This Los Angeles animation studio is keeping the wonder of stop motion puppetry alive.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

The R&B singer's modest church guarantees a religious experience, regardless of your beliefs.

Mass graves and Victorian monuments mark the history of Memphis in this 19th century cemetery.

All you ever needed or wanted to know about America's favorite whiskey, but not a drop to drink.

Railroad came. People came. Railroad left. Town died.

Dubbed the "smallest church in America," this tiny sanctuary was a local grocer's dream come true.

At Macon’s oldest cemetery two members of Allman Brothers are buried side by side.

Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.

Incredible miniature towns and buildings created and decorated with thousands of tiny rocks.

The largest cemetery in the American Southeast is a hidden gem near the heart of Atlanta.

Civil War soldiers, captains of industry, and paupers all interred on historic grounds.

A vision of beautiful Hindu architecture in the middle of the American South.

This intricate Hindu temple is the largest of its kind outside of India itself and was constructed like a giant puzzle.

The beauty of urban decay, hiding some dark secrets.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

This grand gothic brewery has been pumping out suds for over a hundred years.

This historic mansion was built as a symbol of love between a husband and wife.