The South Carolina competition challenges you to trap as much grits on your body as possible.

Once luxurious, these oceanfront beach homes have been left to succumb to the elements as the beach is slowly washed away.

Live data is transmitted from the Atlantic coast to instantly recreate the ocean waves in this fountain at the NOAA headquarters.

This abandoned Victorian-style house was built in 1884.

Hidden within an idyllic suburban garden is a memorial dedicated to the victims of a terrifying spree of killings committed on U.S. soil.

Once part of a dam servicing an early 19th century grist mill, the tucked-way falls are a tricky-to-find urban oasis.

This twisty sign depicts the chain's first logo.

An abandoned piece of phallic art repurposed by locals into a makeshift fertility shrine.

This former fire tower is now a rustic observatory that offers amazing views of eagles, hawks, and the Appalachian Mountains.

A massive white oak tree provides a beautiful canopy near a suburban shopping center and stood before the signing of the Constitution.

A busy island at the center of the world that doesn’t actually exist.

A glimpse into the sacrifices of military members during World War II.

This lookout tower built in the 1930s is now an in-demand cabin with what might be the best view of the Seneca State Forest.

Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.

With some 500,000 books across five buildings, this bookstore is a reader's paradise.

It's not a typo, now say it five times fast!

This tiny, painted door at the base of a tree stump has been a fixture of the Harvard University campus for decades.

Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.

Seattle's own bad art museum located inside Cafe Racer.

A giant sculpture dedicated to a staple of South Bend food culture.

Offering an enjoyable alternative to the standard hellacious post office trip.

This bridge provides safe passage for squirrels.

Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.

This dilapidated ship carcass covered in trees is a striking sight.