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Salmiakki Koskenkorva
This Finnish licorice liqueur is as black as ink and as salty as seawater.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mafalda Monument
These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.
Guilford Township, Indiana
Who North America
One of the largest collections of merchandise from the famous British sci-fi show can be found smack in the middle of Indiana.
Vashon, Washington
Fence of Doors
Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Times They Are A-Changin'
This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.
Roscoe, Illinois
Historic Auto Attractions
This deceivingly ordinary warehouse hides an enormous collection of pop culture treasures.
Montserrat
AIR Studio Ruins
George Martin's Caribbean recording studio now rots within the shadow of an active volcano.
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Topeka, Kansas
Evel Knievel Museum
See the motorcycles that launched the stuntman to fame and the gear that saved his life.
Ogden, Utah
Star Noodle Dragon
Dubbed the "Blade Runner dragon," this buzzing neon sign is a beloved local icon.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Springfield, New Zealand
Springfield Doughnut
A giant doughnut was given to the small New Zealand town of Springfield to promote "The Simpsons Movie."
linguistics
An Investigation Into the History of the 'Ditz' Voice
How pitch, tonality, and celebrity imitation have portrayed cluelessness.
music
Bwaaat! How the Air Horn Made Noise in Pop Music
Pay attention.
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London, England
George Michael Memorial
An unsanctioned shrine that sprung up outside the late singer's home is causing a stir in London's Highgate neighborhood.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Silly Walks Tunnel
Crouch down, stretch tall, and be sure to flail your legs to pay homage to the Monty Python classic.
Prague, Czechia
R2-D2 of Prague
Street artists transformed an abandoned air vent into the beloved Star Wars robot.
Hamilton, New Zealand
Riff Raff Statue
The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" character has a hidden camera that broadcasts people doing the "Time Warp."
San Rafael, California
Marin County Civic Center
Frank Lloyd Wright died a year before construction on his largest public project even began.
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