An archival collection of over 2,200 case studies which includes human brain specimens and tumor specimens.

A reliquary of pop culture marvels, including the world's largest (and most terrifying) Jack-in-the-Box.

An Escher-inspired library dedicated to the wonders of the human mind, yet closed to the public.

A wunderkammer hidden on the top floor of the Hartford statehouse.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

The kind of mixed-up place that drives archaeologists crazy.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

An abandoned 19th century quarry in the middle of the woods, remade by unnamed wanderers into a massive series of rock thrones.

A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.

Residents of Fremont in Seattle have considered it the center of the universe since the 1970s.

Essence of hound's tongue and tincture of bloodroot are just the tip of the herbalist iceberg at this beautiful, impressively-stocked apothecary.

A beautiful final resting place for some of the noteworthy deceased.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.