The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

These naturally balancing rocks were pictured on every Zimbabwean banknote, up to the 100 trillion-dollar note.

The largest prehistoric ruins south of the Sahara, once a powerful center of international trade.

This unassuming passageway played a key role in one of the most important events in U.S. history.

When it comes to handsignals (and colonialism) rock always beats scissors.

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.

A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.

The oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."

The country's oldest continually-operated mini golf course lies hidden in plain sight, eclipsed by one of D.C.'s most popular tourist attractions.

A historic estate packed with George Washington's heirlooms, and its own nuclear bunker.

A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.

The tallest sea cliffs on the Southern Hemisphere are a climber's worst nightmare.

The only pollutant in the clear blue water is sunscreen.

Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.

A monument with a complex history dedicated to one of South Africa's greatest heroes.

This unassuming farm complex was once the epicenter of an underground liberation group.

A large-scale steel sculpture entitled 'The Shadow Boxer' pays tribute to Nelson Mandela.

Many generations ago, it was said that one could find celestial splendor in a lush meadow not far from this very marker according to the lore of the fictional world Kcymaerxthaere.

At one South African whaling station, this industrial extermination led to a feeding frenzy that may have even been a key inspiration for Jaws.