Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

A traveling postal dog covered 48 states and more than 140,000 miles, and he lives on as taxidermy, patched up with a rabbit's foot and a pig's ear.

Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.

The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.

Seemingly unremarkable items like empty sushi trays, chef hats, and freshness stickers are being preserved so future generations can look back on this beloved cultural import.

The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.

Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.

This taxidermy horse was a Civil War hero.

A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.

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

A gleaming white tower in ornate Indian style soars above the low-slung bungalows of north Tampa.

This home is decked out like a psychedelic explosion of colors and bowling balls.

Recycled junk and fishing buoys litter the yard and facade of this bait shop cum art project.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

The quiet canyon has a tumultuous history involving a doomsday cult.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.