An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

Home of the "true" equator.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

An underground world of gorgeous, palatial metro stations designed as a nuclear shelter complex.

This institution celebrates the happy accidents of uncommon sticktoitiveness.

The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.

A clerical error gave rise to this imaginary micronation in the southwestern corner of Estonia.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

A magnificent church designed by world-renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.

Four, 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks lie scattered about the lawn of a Kansas City museum.

The famous greeting card maker owns a collection of paintings by the famed surrealist.

Community bookshelf of 25-foot-tall book spines.

These Great Lakes sea caves accessible by boat in the summer turn into temples of ice reachable by foot in the winter.

Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.

Direct, creative challenge to Mother Nature's winter wrath.

Thousands of people walk over this fantastic work of art every day, but how many notice it?

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

A restored Pittsburgh house of God has been converted to a marvelous house of suds.