This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.

Must form and function forever remain at odds? Not if the Florida Department of Transportation has its way.

The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.

This psychedelic tromp l'oeil seems to be beckoning drivers to crash into a wall.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

The site of the first couple's first kiss is commemorated by the most adorable presidential monument ever.

The original Garfield station is the oldest station facility on the "L", with the station house dating from 1892.

Former meatpacking facility turned vertical farm and sustainable business complex.

One of the few remaining relics of the meatpacking hub that made Chicago the "hog butcher to the world."

This cheerfully-named branch of the Chicago River is the fetid result of years of blood, entrails, and meatpacking waste.

Almost half-way between the Equator and North Pole.

A metal ring in the middle of the road marks the exact spot where the Soviet satellite crash-landed in 1962.

What was once the largest NFL stadium.

World's largest pet casket company brings in up to $5 million per year in revenue.

The smallest useable chapel in Michigan is five-by-eight feet and has seating for three.

This public baseball field is a beloved remainder from of one of the most historic stadiums in the country.

Detroit’s Eastern Market has been transformed into an outdoor museum with colorful murals that address social issues and symbolize the city.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

The concrete shell of an industry giant remains as a playground for graffiti artists, auto scrappers, and paintball warriors.

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

A Beaux-Arts triumph rises from decades of decay to become the heart of a new innovation district

More than 150 snowmobiles fill this Michigan museum.

Strange physical sensations and optical contradictions keep visitors coming back for more.