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'Buttbrunnen'
Berlin, Germany

'Buttbrunnen'

Largely overlooked, this little fountain on Museum Island is a whimsical tribute to a Prussian king nicknamed the “Fatty Flounder.”
Madrid, Spain

The Girder of Peace

This girder was hit by a bomb during the Spanish Civil War, but nobody knew about it until 2016.
science

Wonder Is Everywhere: Ancient Lampreys, Outdoor Learning, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.
April White November 10, 2023
Tacoma Public Sundial
Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma Public Sundial

This municipal sundial has been keeping time along Tacoma's Commencement Bay since 1978.
Itinerary

A Music Lover’s Guide to New Orleans

Immerse yourself in the unique rhythms of the city and feel the beat of New Orleans’ signature musical genre.
St. Louis, Missouri

The Mural Mile (Floodwall)

Hundreds of graffiti artists have decorated this flood-wall on the west bank of the Mississippi River.
This cobweb encrusted library sits on the second floor of the Southern Gothic Dollhouse, created by and, in a way, inhabited by, artist Lauren Banks.
haunted

Explore the Insidious Secrets of This Haunted Dollhouse

From human-teeth tiles to teeny-tiny taxidermy, this insanely detailed interactive diorama reflects the magic, lore, and history of the Southern Gothic.
Roxanne Hoorn October 31, 2023
outsider art

8 Supernatural Spots You Can Only Find in Northern Kentucky

Indulge your proclivity for the paranormal and explore the mystifying side of the Bluegrass State.
museums

The World’s Only Ventriloquism Museum is in Northern Kentucky

Vent Haven is a must-see for lovers of oddity museums, quirky collections, or off-the-beaten-path places.
The Old Gate of Vaibhaveshwar Navagraha Temple
Pune, India

The Old Gate of Vaibhaveshwar Navagraha Temple

On the Mutha riverbank near the center of Pune stands a centuries-old temple with a fascinating old stone entrance.
Te Matua Ngahere—"Father of the Forest"—a giant kauri tree growing in the Waipoua Forest of New Zealand, is the second-largest of its kind.
volcanoes

Wonder Is Everywhere: The World’s Oldest Trees, the Heaviest Ball of Twine, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.
April White October 27, 2023
paintings

Podcast: The Art of the Heist With Noah Charney

Why the thefts of masterpieces have fascinated us through the generations.
The Podcast Team October 26, 2023
'Street Whale'
San Francisco, California

'Street Whale'

Part mural and part sculpture, this work of art sits in the middle of the Promenade, as if swimming in a river of asphalt towards the ocean.
Video

In Maine, the Art of Basketry Hangs On By a Thread

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Corona, New Mexico

'Cowboy Ruckus'

Catch two 18-foot-tall ranchers mid-brawl as you drive by on Highway 285.
art

Podcast: The Golem

The story of a a strange but wildly popular playground sculpture in Jerusalem.
The Podcast Team October 18, 2023
Civenna, Italy

Big Bench #137

Hundreds of these oversized benches have been built as an art project meant to change people's perspectives.
Glasgow, Scotland

Poetry Postbox

A ceramic postbox where visitors can post original poems and creative messages.