A collection of 11 million buttons illustrates the human toll of the Holocaust.

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

In the Shawnee National Forest, amazing rock formations peer through the treeline.

The park that the Chicago Stockyards built.

A tribute to one granddaughter's old apartment which now represents the whims of each visitor.

This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.

Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.

Eclectic collection of rare and beautiful stones in a historic home.

Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

A giant scale model giving a sneak peek at what urban planners see for Shanghai by 2020.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

Massive series of 45 caves and over 51,000 sculptures carved from cliffsides in China.

A fifth-century temple improbably built into the side of a cliff.

This masterpiece of muralism depicts the rich culture of the people of Michoacán and their timeless connection to the land.

This feature of the city's aqueduct has achieved numismatic fame thanks to its appearance on Mexican banknotes.

This upscale restaurant specializing in Michoacán cuisine serves sauces tied to important life events.