This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

This 45-story tall abandoned skyscraper is the third tallest building in New Orleans and Lousiana.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

An Art Nouveau gem hides beneath the layers of city grime obscuring this once-magnificent building.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

Since 1887, this old-school shop has stacked its shelves with extraordinary coffees and teas.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.