This taxidermic smorgasbord was co-created by an artist poached from the Museum of Natural History.

Explore the History & Technology of Electronic Communication

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

A museum dedicated to the exploring past, present, and future innovations.

At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.

Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.

The Midwest's reigning king of surplus stores is full of nothing you need and everything you want.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

20,000 pieces in a Frank Gehry-designed building.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

The wartime prison now features haunting sculpted reenactments of the atrocities that took place there.

A station built to repel pirates now attracts wealthy vacationers.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.

Inside this Icelandic greenhouse, geothermal energy keeps tomatoes warm and growing.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.