Leaf through over 30,000 artists' sketchbooks in what may be the world's largest collection of doodles

A 19th century artistocrat's mansion, turned into a library, hidden in a modern library.

This lab's maddening silence is good for business but bad for sanity.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

A book collector's dream, this Toronto bookstore has the world's first "Biblio-Mat," a random book vending machine.

Headquarters of the legendary clairvoyant's readings, spiritual hospital, and massage school.

Perfume museum and library.

An Escher-inspired library dedicated to the wonders of the human mind, yet closed to the public.

A vast collection of rare books, manuscripts & extraordinary objects illustrating the history of medicine.

Dating back almost 400 years, the oldest public collection library in the United Kingdom was once the study hall of Karl Marx.

This is not only one of the oldest collections in Europe, but also possibly the most beautiful.

The largest collection of political commercials in the world.

The beautiful baroque library of the Hapsburg empire.

One person's lost luggage is another person's treasure.

This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.

Since 1874, this macabre collection has developed into a museum devoted to Scotland Yard's mementos of dastardly deeds.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Taxidermy, Cigar Store Indians, A Model of a New York Tenement and Delicious Draft Root Beer.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

The magic's in the hole!

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.

Shop the world's largest number of ice cream flavors, ranging from delightful to downright bizarre.