This staircase in a lush tropical grotto was built by enslaved laborers and renamed to honor Queen Victoria's role in ending slavery in the British Empire.

When it comes to handsignals (and colonialism) rock always beats scissors.

Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.

One critic described it as "middle Mussolini, early Ramses, and late Neiman-Marcus." Another called it an architectural "natural disaster."

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

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

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

Where the first "expert riders, willing to risk death daily" for the Pony Express were recruited.

This 19th century train workshop is a treasure trove of railroad history.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A take-out restaurant that only serves cuisine from countries with which the United States is in conflict.

The only way to see Pittsburgh is from the top of this lookout point, just like the ancient members of the native peoples did.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

"Girl in a Wetsuit" is what happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100 year old copyright.

Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size.

Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.