The world is a truly magical and fascinating place at times, and it is absolutely chock full of peculiar, interesting, and unexpected things. With so much activity, so much history and so many moving parts, it should come as no surprise that when you do decide to venture off the beaten path and take a gander at what the world has to offer, you'll find some pretty amazing things. Every now and again it's nice to take inventory of the world and all its strange inner workings. So when we say we've got some fascinating pics, we mean it.

So take a break, let your mind relax for a few moments, and check out a small sample of some of what this beautiful, mysterious, chaotic, and wonderful world has to offer. You may learn something new or discover something you have never seen before, either way, you won't leave disappointed.