Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

One of the world's largest collections of pathological specimens.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet your wish will be granted.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

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

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

The mummified right fist of a 1,000-year-old saint-king sits inside an ornate golden reliquary.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

A small Canadian town founded as a refuge for Loyalists following American Independence.

Twice a day, the water of the Petitcodiac River flows upstream in a surfable wave.

New Brunswick's tallest mountain is the highest point in all the Maritimes.

The largest axe on the planet contains a time capsule that seems like it may never be discovered.

These powerful, if squat, Canadian waterfalls flow in different directions depending on the time of day.

This monster fiberglass crustacean stands watch over the self-proclaimed "lobster capital of the world."

The world's longest covered bridge is a quaint and incredible wooden tunnel.

A mysterious spot where the laws of gravity seem not to apply.

Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.

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

A majestic hotel that also stands as a historic relic.

To get to or from this Canadian ghost town, you'll need to cross 11 single-lane bridges.

This Canadian city is actually two-in-one, even if they only respect the timezone of one side.

Watch bison, elk, and other wild animals up close at this national park.