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10 Places to See Amazing Art on Florida's Gulf Coast

Awesome Art Attractions
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Podcast: Gourdlandia

One of Ithaca’s most beloved, wholesome art centers is dedicated to the humble gourd.
The Podcast Team December 14, 2023
Véronique and Anaëlle Fontanel hold their Hello Kitty set of fèves.
collections

The Weird, Wonderful World of Collecting French Cake Figurines

Porcelain or plastic, Harry Potter or copulating couple, fèves come in all shapes and sizes.
Emily Monaco December 8, 2023
Zama, Japan

Nissan Heritage Collection

This former factory contains an amazing collection of around 400 mint-condition Nissan cars.
Berlin, Germany

Berlin Coin Cabinet

One of the largest numismatic collections in Europe fell victim to a huge theft.
These boxes represent just a portion of Madeline Kripke's dictionary collection—around 10,000 volumes and counting.
objects of intrigue

The Low Down on the Greatest Dictionary Collection in the World

From "unabridged" to "slanguage," Madeline Kripke's library is a logophile's heaven (or hell).
April White November 14, 2023
This photo reveals interviews with James Brown, Annie Lennox, Al Green, Boris Grebenshchikov (the "Grandfather of Russian Rock"), and many more.
objects of intrigue

Unearthing Gems in a Massive Archive of Rock Star Interviews

“They are unpolished and unvarnished.”
April White November 6, 2023
Forrest, Illinois

Jerry's Hat Museum

Thousands of hats, pens, and pencils, hanging inside the walls of a former church.
museums

Podcast: Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

Visiting the Hoosier State's b-ball shrine is a slam-dunk.
The Podcast Team October 23, 2023
Ryerss Museum and Library
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ryerss Museum and Library

The Ryerss mansion in Burholme Park now houses a community library and a museum filled with a trove of oddities from around the world.
museums

Podcast: Nasothek Noses

As clear as the nose on your face.
The Podcast Team October 16, 2023
Boulder City, Nevada

Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum

A professional special effects makeup artist’s collection of horror creatures and one-of-a-kind recreations on display in downtown Boulder City.
Manhattan, Kansas

The Chiefseum

In one man's basement, the world's largest collection of Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia is on display.
Scientists estimate there are some 4,000 bees native to the United States alone—but many of them are struggling to survive in our warming, pesticide-ridden world.
libraries

To Save America's Native Bees, the Oregon Bee Project Is Mapping Every Single One

The project aims to make a complete 'bee atlas,' detailing every single local pollinator.
Kate Raphael September 22, 2023
Sisters Aly and AJ Michalka didn't have many family heirlooms—so they started collecting vintage watches they could pass down.
clocks

For Pop Duo Aly & AJ, Vintage Watches Tell Stories and Keep the Past Alive

And wearing them onstage adds another tale to each timepiece.
Sarah Durn September 19, 2023
Fox Cave
Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

Fox Cave

This 1950s-era nostalgic roadside New Mexico attraction consists of a quirky curio store and museum embedded into the face of a cave.
Itinerary

9 Hidden Wonders in the Heart of Kansas City

Explore the secret side of Kansas City with a trip to these local gems.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum

If it wasn’t for a real estate agent with a penchant for old-school arcades, this hands-on collection of nostalgic flipper machines might never exist.