Zurich, Switzerland
Heureka Useless Machine
One of a series of no-purpose kinetic artworks by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely.
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Zurich, Switzerland
One of a series of no-purpose kinetic artworks by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely.
Berlin, Germany
A slice of central Asia in the middle of Berlin.
Vilnius, Lithuania
A 15-foot-tall statue of the head of the Sopranos family greets passengers at a train station in southeastern Lithuania.
Chelyabinsk, Russia
The largest-known fragment of an asteroid that exploded over the southern Ural region in 2013.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Plaques celebrating Lithuanian writers freckle a wall of this picture-perfect path.
Vilnius, Lithuania
While this monument tile is shrouded in mystery it also marks the end of the longest ever human chain.
Vilnius, Lithuania
This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.
Vienna, Austria
A spherical "micro-nation" in the heart of Vienna.
Vienna, Austria
Macabre museum devoted to historical Viennese murders.
Mengwi, Indonesia
A small museum full of giant effigies of Bali's demons and monsters.
Washington, D.C.
A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.
Lucerne, Switzerland
This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.
Ubud, Indonesia
Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.
Kuta, Indonesia
The wing of this deserted Boeing 737 almost touches the Dunkin' Donuts next door.
London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
Haría, Spain
Partially collapsed lava tube and cave system complete with concert hall, underground pond, and unique albino crabs.
Playa Blanca, Spain
A completely underwater art museum sends a stark message about humans' impact on the environment.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.