Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York's only fraction of a street.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Scholar, adventurer, saint, and instigator of the Goa Inquisition.

World's tallest monolithic statue has served as a pilgrimage site since its completion in 993 CE.

The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

The original Garfield station is the oldest station facility on the "L", with the station house dating from 1892.

G.V. Black, the Father of Modern Dentistry, keeps an eternal eye on Chicagoan’s teeth from his perch in Lincoln Park.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

This historic-shipwreck-cum-diving-spot can still be seen poking its boiler out of the Lake Michigan waters that claimed it.

This bronze sculpture on a former squash court marks the secret origins of the Atomic Age.

This cheerfully-named branch of the Chicago River is the fetid result of years of blood, entrails, and meatpacking waste.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.