Antarctica's bustling metropolis, originally established by Richard E. Byrd.

This volcanic island in the Pacific just keeps growing and growing.

Land that belongs to no nation.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

This park was designated by UNESCO as an Endangered World Heritage site.

A tiny island home to a former English slave fort.

An island made out of shells, including a cemetery.

Over 4,700 miles of trees being planted to hold back the desert.

This fortified sand barrier dividing a contested territory is the longest minefield in the world.

Norway's chilly all ice-instrument festival.

The original home of the Lego has a huge amusement park dedicated to the iconic plastic toy.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

Naked scientists race around the pole in the frigid cold to try to join Antarctica's exclusive 300 Club.

Considered the most remote point in the entire world.

Named for the DeFoe novel inspired by a stranded sailor, this island is known for its rare plants and extreme beauty.

Starting with nothing more than discarded conch shells, one man has built an island/bar that would make Jimmy Buffet jealous.

Thermal springs underneath the seabed provide the heat and bubbles for these beachside natural hot tubs.

This tomb was fashioned with a sliding window for a grieving mother who struggled with her daughter's death.

This gravestone and its inscription inspired a movement that has spanned generations and saved countless lives.

In 1777, two men were killed after being struck by lightning at the same time.

Kay Andrews's recipe was so good, her family immortalized it in stone.

A family recipe is just one of several touches that make this Hebrew headstone special.

This recipe is set in stone.