This ancient Chinese observatory still contains early astronomy technology.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

An ancient instrument used to measure the waters of the Nile so Egyptian farmers would know whether to expect famine or flood.

A 2,000-year-old computer demonstrates remarkable engineering and astronomical precision.

The 15-foot-wide, 2-ton pan fries hundreds of chickens once a year.

No one messes with the Massachusetts sacred cod, not this time...

The fungus-shaped vintage gas station has served multiple purposes over its lifetime, and now serves ice cream.

One tree's homage to soles past and present.

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

Town not known for anything except its strange name.

A local prank turned town icon.

The legend of a local monster still haunts this small town.

The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.

Visitors flock to see this church tower's unintended feature: It happens to resemble a giant chicken from multiple points of view.

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.

The world's first nuclear power plant is open to visitors looking to role-play a meltdown.

This rural community has attracted both scientists and techno-refugees due to its federally-mandated lack of technology.

Fossils, railroads, and waterfalls!

Home to Hollywood history and a very special salt crystal.

Site of the first official transatlantic wireless communications.

World's only nuclear reactor operated by liberal arts undergraduates.

Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.

Half of a waterfall goes into the river while the other half seems to disappear.