This pump on the bad side of Victorian London betrayed a horrifying revelation about the water supply.

The abandoned funicular tunnel was a secret base for the BBC during World War II.

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

One of the last surviving C-97s sits in a field in front of a Wisconsin inn.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

Former hotel turned into haunted playground.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.

A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.

The Iowa state contender for largest pan in the world oddly only comes in second or so.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

A warning to the weak-kneed: This narrow bridge does its swinging eight stories high.

One of just a few cities in the world to base their center of government on an island. Others: Paris and Osaka.

A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.

A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.

A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.