Kindred Spirits (Midleton, Ireland)
Commemorating a selfless act by the Choctaw people of the United States in 1847, a time of great need to the People of Ireland, Kindred Spirits is a stainless steel sculpture located in Balick Park …
Oddities
Grave of Fred The Dog (Rockford, Alabama)
In 1993 when a dirty and slightly more than disheveled dog made his way to the town of Rockford, Alabama, it could have ended in a number of ways. The local dog catcher could have …
Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
The Hash, Marihuana and Hemp Museum opened its doors in 1985 in Amsterdam and has been sharing the benefits, history, and folklore of cannabis ever since. The museum features many antique tools used for production …
R.E.M. Murmur Railroad Trestle (Athens, Georgia)
An otherwise ordinary railroad trestle in Athens, Georgia that should have been destroyed decades ago has become an important landmark and tourist attraction thanks to being featured on the back cover of the 1983 R.E.M. …
Storelgen (Stor-Elvdal, Norway)
Storelgen, more commonly known as the Big Elk, is despite its 34 feet of height, not the world’s largest sculpture of a moose. Though it briefly held that title, it is currently outpaced by only …
The Torture Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
The Torture Museum in Amsterdam is one of the most popular attractions in the city and proudly displays the rusted metal and rotting wood of ancient torture devices used in a time when justice was …
Texas Legation (London, England)
There was a point in time when Texas was more than a state, something the people of Texas will remind people from any other state in the United States. There is one thing that Texas …
Flat Iron Sculpture (Asheville, North Carolina)
Created by artist Reed Todd in 1997, the Flat Iron Sculpture in Asheville, North Carolina is conveniently positioned across from the city’s famous 1926 Flat Iron Building. Loved by locals and tourists alike, Todd’s sculpture …
The Athens Double-Barreled Cannon (Athens, Georgia)
Designed by John Gilleland of Athens, Georgia, the Athens’ Double-Barreled Cannon is a one of a kind relic from the Civil War. The concept behind the 1863 cannon was that two small cannon balls connected …
The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps (San Francisco, California)
Tucked away at the southern end of San Francisco, about 15 minutes from Golden Gate Park near 1700 16th Ave, between Noriega St & Moraga St. The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps are an example of community …