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Isle of Shoals Humpbacks

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Isle of Shoals Humpbacks

One of 100 “Whaling Wall" murals painted in 13 different countries by a renowned marine life artist.

<em>Edestus gigantus</em>.

The Delicate Art of Illustrating Ancient Sharks

Artist Aaron John Gregory balances scientific accuracy and creative flair.

Kevin Litman-Navarro September 6, 2017

Cowboy Elmer

Taylor, Nebraska

The Villagers

This Nebraska town wants to double its population with plywood cut-outs of townsfolk.

Forks, Washington

John's Beachcombing Museum

One man's eclectic collection of treasures found at sea.

Prague, Czechia

Podobenství s Lebkou (Parable With Skull)

An existential riddle in the world's largest ancient castle.

The Komodo dragon statue.

Tallahassee, Florida

McCord Park's Komodo Dragon

Though it's unclear why it's there, the lifelike sculpture of the giant lizard is oddly charming.

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Wacky Woods.

Fanny Bay, British Columbia

Wacky Woods

The whimsical legacy of a Canadian artist.

Toronto, Ontario

The Rainbow Tunnel

This colorful creation wasn't always a welcome part of Toronto's Moccasin Trail Park.

The Sam Maloof Compound.

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Sam Maloof House

A living museum dedicated to the legendary woodworker and his soulful furniture.

Amsterdam Oersoep.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Oersoep

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.

An acrobatic formation by the centre's students.

Conakry, Guinea

Keita Fodeba Centre for Acrobatic Arts

The school produces some of Africa's most talented acrobats and contortionists.

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Cortez, Florida

The Sea Hagg

An eclectic treasure trove of maritime marvels.

Casa de Azucar in El Paso, Texas.

Casa de Azucar

The house's confection-like decorations are the result of one man's painstaking work over decades.

Memphis, Tennessee

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

The "Jade Museum" is full of thousands of intricately carved works of art made from various precious stones.

The Lemmings statue in Dundee.

Dundee, Scotland

Lemmings Statue

A bronze tribute to the wildly popular video game from the '90s.

The Toppenish Murals.

Toppenish, Washington

Toppenish Murals

Over 75 historically themed murals grace the walls of a small Washington city.

The vintage Speedway.

Kilgetty, Wales

Folly Farm

Go back 50 years with a turn on one of the park's carefully restored vintage fairground rides.

The balconies of the LeBranche House feature a popular oak leaf and acorn design.

The Storytelling Ironwork of New Orleans

Discover the hidden histories told by the French Quarter's balconies.

Morgan Randall August 24, 2017