Eighteen miniature death-scene dioramas.

The site where Poe "in great distress, and ... in need of immediate assistance" likely died.

The trials and tribulations of marking Poe's grave.

The local community brought back this land to transform it into a nature preserve.

The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.

The unique location where the former president was rapidly sworn in.

A trio of colossal statues spread across a Dallas neighborhood chart the emergence of a giant robot born of a locomotive and spilled gin.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

The one-time watch house for incoming ships at the Golden Gate now stands abandoned and hidden in trees.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

The world's largest anatomically accurate brain sculpture.

A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

The world's largest bust sculpture celebrates the Hindu deity, Shiva.

Watch butterflies take flight before you fly.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

Terrapins of all colors and shapes are quick to bring fascination (and possibly long life) at this museum.

This Singaporean food-court stall was home to the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal.

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.