Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

A science teacher's dream.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

This 3,500 pound obelisk was constructed with more than 1,000 reclaimed guns.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

The massive machine creates cracking displays of indoor lightning.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

"the sweltering inhabitants of Charleston and New Orleans, of Madras and Bombay and Calcutta, drink at my well . . . The pure Walden water is mingled with the sacred water of the Ganges."

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

Once the future of underwater combat, this old sub is now open for visitors to muck around in.

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.

The debris forms a solemn memorial to those who died in a 1963 accident.

Stone monument honoring a town founder has a witch-boot shaped stain and a curse to go with it.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

This handsome giant is said to mark the birthplace of the mythical woodsman and even had a cameo in a Stephen King novel.

This Maine bridge may be the last wire-supported bridge of its type in the world.

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

Its unique collection details the history of the state's svelte railroads.

This Cape Cod museum exhibits what it claims is the only authenticated pirate treasure in the world.

This delicate museum is devoted to the art and industry that once supported Cape Cod's oldest town.

True to its name, this bouncy walkway may be the world’s smallest suspension bridge.