This museum on the site of a former rubber plantation showcases the harsh conditions to which rubber tappers in the Amazon were subjected.

Construction uncovered this trove of fossils, which visitors are welcome to add to their own collections.

You can dig up your own crystals in the quartz capital of the world.

Almost too short to be an actual street, this stretch of road maintains a unique moniker.

This quaint mountain pass with centuries-old cobblestones is known as Japan's steepest slope.

This “grave” memorializes the 53 rakugo stories that were once banned by the national censorship.

Giant kites are flown during this Day of the Dead celebration in Guatemala.

This Norman church survived the Reformation before suffering 300 years of neglect.

Dating back to the Pre-Roman Iron Age, this piece of bread is Europe's oldest surviving formed bakery product.

Exchange a book at the entrance of this medieval Lovere alley.

This early 20th-century rural drinking fountain provides water for both horses and humans.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

A haven for book enthusiasts across the street from Retiro Park.

Buried nine feet under, these houses are preserved as a stark reminder of the disastrous 1991 Unzen eruption.

Angels and demons watch over newspapers in this deconsecrated church.

A public center dedicated to showcasing and conserving the enormous shaggy Poitou donkey.

In a city of wooden houses, this watchtower was vital for early fire detection.

A map store filled with original Cold War era Russian maps of the world.

A volcanic crater that visitors can look inside.

This antique store and museum features unusual items from all corners of the world.

The world's most comprehensive collection of Willard timepieces is a celebration of early American clockmaking.

This ferry carries passengers across the Rhine propelled by no engine or paddles but by the river's current.

This sound-art installation features songs composed using only the Mid-Hudson Bridge as an instrument.

The oldest surviving stele in Japan is a personal dedication from a monk to his late mother.