No one really knows how these old hobby horses got here, but the herd keeps growing.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

One woman’s obsession gave birth to this lovely oddity at the Boston Public Library.

The site of one of the strangest disasters in history—a wave of deadly molasses traveling at 35 mph.

A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth.

Once on display alongside a giant Gumby, it’s as tall as a nine-story building when fully extended.

Delicate Wurlitzers, creepy clowns, and The Noid all share space in this insane explosion of kitsch history.