A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.

How did a 2,000-year-old Roman column find its way to a Chicago park?

A 30-foot man on a penny-farthing bicycle rides along the banks of the Mississippi.

Lined with plaques and tributes to veterans, this patriotic street was founded by Mexican immigrants.

The Iowa state contender for largest pan in the world oddly only comes in second or so.

Eight feet in diameter and more than 24 feet around.

No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.

This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

A tribute to Loveland’s most famous sweethearts, who helped spread cupid’s message to millions.

In the middle of a busy airport, a statue honoring the astronaut who told Houston that Apollo 13 had a problem.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

The apartment where Pippi Longstocking came to life.

Sweden's oldest animated sign is still lighting up the skyline today.

One of the world's first dedicated bank buildings in the world is now the oldest one.

Stockholm's narrowest alley is barely over two feet wide.

This pair of unsuspecting buildings are in fact the very first modern skyscrapers in Europe.

It is said that each of the white stones in the red facade of this medieval house represents the head of a murdered Swedish noble.

There are hidden patterns on the subway seats of some Stockholm metro cars.

Stockholm's decidedly unique public transit system has doubled as the world's longest art gallery for decades.