Where the four original members of the Ramones hung out and revolutionized punk rock.

A failed piece of Orientalism has become the proud symbol of a community.

One tree's homage to soles past and present.

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

The only parking meter in the entire town, it is surrounded by 100 free spaces.

Owned by no one but beloved by all, Brownie was a good dog.

A local prank turned town icon.

The rooster who crossed the road lives on forever in Takoma Park, Maryland.

The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.

Visitors flock to see this church tower's unintended feature: It happens to resemble a giant chicken from multiple points of view.

A special shop catering to the needs of things that go bump in the night, and also helps kids become writers.

Banksy gives themself artistic license with this piece of London street art.

This collection of illusory paraphernalia has been culled from the history of London's premier magician's club.

This shop and gallery is a modern-day cabinet of curiosities, unassumingly positioned along an urban thoroughfare.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

This Austrian museum celebrates the work of famous forgers and their inimitable imitations.

A small Japanese village claims to be the final resting place of the son of God (and God's other son's ear).

A 70,000-square-foot institution dedicated to a very literal, creationist perspective on the Book of Genesis.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

The world's 2nd or 3rd or 4th busiest seaplane base.

A late sculptor's last project was to turn this abandoned cement factory into a castle-themed amusement park.

The world's largest anatomically accurate brain sculpture.

This is not your typical jungle gym.