Over 1,000 pieces of one of the most niche art objects imaginable: the glass paperweight.

This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.

The world's third-largest scale model of the planets.

Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

Even with only two residents and one building, this tiny Illinois town is famous for its burgers.

The park that the Chicago Stockyards built.

The oldest experimental corn field in America is still creating better ways to grow crops.

These pretty kitties killed and ate as many as 135 railway workers.

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

This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.

Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

Fresh wooden posts have been added to ancient holes to recreate a primitive henge clock.