One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

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

Twisted girders are all that remain of an Icelandic bridge that was wiped out by a combination of volcanic heat and glacial floods.

This automated sculpture of two men peeing will spell out text messages with their micturition.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

This hobbit-y little hot spring may be the oldest spring used by humans in all of Iceland.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

This tumultuous Icelandic lava field looks so alien European researchers want to use it as a stand-in for Mars.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

This natural Icelandic fissure allows divers to swim right between two volatile tectonic plates.

Even with its slightly risible name this colossal cross is still able to inspire awe.

A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.

An Icelandic island full of diving birds and legend.

This elderly couple's hand-picked collection of rare gems is one of the finest in all of Iceland.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

This collection honors the iconic, and proudly American lighter that just won't quit.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

The first Catholic church in Singapore is a Neo-Gothic colossus with a rich architectural history.

Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.