One of the first historical sites of an alternative universe was installed in the town of Paris, Illinois—which is now home to an annual spelling bee of Kcymaerxthaereal words.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

A curiosity-seeker's paradise set inside a three-story historic school house.

A life-sized memorial to Harry L. Collins, the official corporate magician of Frito-Lay.

This hidden jockey “walk of fame” celebrates the winning riders of the Kentucky Derby.

One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.

The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.

This railroad overpass is said to be home to a murderous goat-man whose very legend has led to very real deaths.

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

The handiwork of a underdog clockmaker who solved an impossible problem for an Empire, and forever revolutionized seafaring.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.