Location of the most powerful laser in the world, and the potential birthplace of tiny stars.

The longest burning light bulb in the world.

A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.

800 apricot trees honor Silicon Valley's agricultural history.

Historical trolley restoration and operation at History San Jose, Kelly Park.

A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.

A decommissioned Naval base now rents itself out for people who want to blow stuff up.

A unique piece of graffiti offers a little slice of local history and mystery.

This bakery sits on the site of the Black Panther Party's first headquarters.

From buttons to beads, flounces to fripperies, this textile museum and shop honors the history of needlework.

Check out a shovel along with your Shakespeare.

A celebration of once forgotten materials.

From the sky, a kaleidoscope of color brightens the grey landscape of the San Francisco Bay.

This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

A tribute to one man's legacy of improving the accordion's reputation.

Believe it or not, this is the final resting place of the man who created the Odditorium.

340 bicycles, 65 feet high.

Nursery with extensive collection of flesh-eating plants operated by the author of "The Savage Garden."

Home to an apple tree that can produce 25 different varieties of fruit.

Monumental sculptures of Patrick Amiot, constructed from debris, detritus, and determination.

A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.

The oldest alley in San Francisco is paved with a reminder of the city's original shoreline.