Take a drunken tour inside the world's largest known geode.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

This life-size bronze statue remembers the tallest recorded human in his Illinois hometown.

A plaque marks a former safe house on the secret route, now hidden next to a McDonald's.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

A bloodstain from "the wound of the transverberation of the heart."

The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.

The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.

Even with only two residents and one building, this tiny Illinois town is famous for its burgers.

Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

A six-story-tall golden pyramid, surrounded by a moat.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.

Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.

What may be America's largest classic video game arcade lurks inconspicuously in a Chicago suburb.

The face of a woman pushes its way through the earth.

Years of archaeology, just chillin' by the water cooler.

The world's only known button museum.

At Chicago's revered Field Museum, visitors are invited to learn about and literally explore DNA.

A hollow cement depiction of time's inexorable effect on the human body.

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.