A headstone tells the sad story of a lost little boy and his pet dog.

An office built to look like a giant basket.

A favorite of Amelia Earhart, ranking among those rare bridges that can be crossed without changing sides of the river.

This humble star-gazing center touts itself as the "Birthplace of American Astronomy."

This spectacular public market has got meat, fish, vegetables, baked goods, and enough kielbasa for a lifetime.

The largest earthwork effigy in the world.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This mysterious abandoned fort looks like something pulled right from Arabian legend.

Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

One of the largest sand dunes in the world is nicknamed the "Scary Mountain" due to its steep slope and sharp incline.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.