The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.

This unassuming North Austin neighborhood was built to test the novel idea of home air conditioning.

A quiet memorial marks the spot where the victims of the Salem Witch Trials were executed.

One artist’s scheme to expand museum viewing hours into the evening led to the illumination of an entire city.

Abandoned since the 1950s, the streetcar lane beneath the heavily trafficked bridge lays empty and unused.

The seat of Buffalo government is a gorgeous Art Deco palace.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

Ruins of a once-prized railroad station in New York.

Pluto is still considered a planet in Ithaca, New York.

The final resting place of Harriet Tubman and other famous historical figures.

Painstakingly built dioramas sit unnoticed in a Boston office building.

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

This parking garage was the site of what was - at the time - the largest cash robbery in history.

According to the experts at the Guinness World's Record office, this is the longest candy counter in the world.

This humble resting place belongs to one of history's most celebrated restaurateurs.

A defunct all-girls college which may be the resting place of H.P. Lovecraft's real-life Necronomicon.

Steam engines and conveyor belts are remnants of a genius system left in the middle of the Maine woods.

The “Grand Canyon of Maine” is a three-mile gorge full of striking geological features.

This site was once the largest ski jump tower in the world.

After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.

This Maine bridge may be the last wire-supported bridge of its type in the world.

The world's oldest and largest museum of mass transit vehicles.

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.