Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.

Housed in a century-old building, this museum's dedicated not just to soft drinks, but to the free enterprise system.

A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.

In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world.

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

Now a memorial to merchant sailors and Titanic victims, this medieval church was destroyed by bombing raids in 1940.

These docile dragons are ideal inhabitants for the conservatory greenhouses.

This recently restored timepiece has stood all around Kansas City.

Four, 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks lie scattered about the lawn of a Kansas City museum.

These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.

This unassuming building produced some of the world's most famous bells.

The skeletal frame of a decommissioned gas-pumping station offers breathtaking views of greater Berlin.

Possibly the world's oldest rug, this Egyptian relic is woven entirely from ancient cat hair and once carried a mummified human foot.

The largest drain hole in the world.

This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

These boots are made for selfies.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.