First a horse rendering plant, then a 19th century landfill, this beach is full of glass from thousands upon thousands of broken bottles.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

A museum dedicated to the history & joys of the trail & your best chance to see hikers throwing up ice cream.

Here be dragons.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

This morbid scene depicts the Darwinian drama of death on the African savannah.

This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.

One of the most dazzling dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History is also one of the oldest.

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

In an odd geographic anomaly this city borders two different states on opposite sides of town.

Two insane asylum bodies embalmed by an amateur.

Hundreds of glow-in-the-dark objects light up a museum in a historic zinc mine.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.