The Bucyrus-Erie model 1850B electric shovel, or "Big Brutus," the largest existing electric shovel in the world.

This century-old roadside attraction is full of bizarre rock formations.

This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.

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

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

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

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

The magic's in the hole!

An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.

Over 600 vacuum cleaners stack the shelves of what may be the cleanest museum in America.

The house where the famed outlaw was shot by a dirty coward is now a museum to the criminal's legacy.

European castle ruins in an American state park are actually the product of death and grief.

Sid Vicious famously punched a hole in the wall of this iconic music venue.

An oil baron's wild paradise and the winner of an ill-fated air race.

This historic theater's pipe organ still accompanies silent films just like it did in 1929.

This former mining town was named the most toxic town in America.

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

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

The only royal palace on U.S. soil has been a territorial capitol, a military headquarters, and a prison for a queen.

An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.

What remains of the summer palace of King Kamehameha III.

The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.