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Giant Head Found Floating in Hudson Identified?
No one has yet claimed ownership of a giant head found last week floating in the Hudson River, but with the help of my friends at Weird N.J., we may have scooped the major news outlets on its possible origin. If you aren't familiar with...Show More Summary
Worst Book Covers or Best Book Covers?
One thing I've heard pretty consistently when talking to fans of the Weird series of books is that they love the cover design. I can't take credit for it, unfortunately, but I agree. It's simple, clean and eye-catching, just the wayShow More Summary
Owen Phairis's Planetarium Projector Collection
Just as much as he was fascinated by a star show, Owen Phairis was intrigued by the uniquely peculiar contraption responsible for creating it. It's a love that has resulted in the largest collection of planetarium projectors in the world. With...Show More Summary
A Visit to the Neon Boneyard
The guys over at Tested recently visited Las Vegas's magnificent Neon Museum and its famous boneyard, an outdoor exhibition of Sin City's discarded Googie signage. In the resulting video, we get a glimpse at some of Vegas's most iconic...Show More Summary
Richard Garriott's Automaton Collection
Richard Garriott, sometimes known as Lord British, is a successful video-game developer, avid astronomer and well-known space tourist, having paid a substantial amount of his own money in 2008 to visit the International Space Station...Show More Summary
Big Tex Goes Up in Flames
Fairgoers at the State Fair of Texas this morning witnessed a shocking scene as the famous 52-foot-tall icon known as Big Tex was engulfed in fire. Big Tex greets visitors every fall, when he's erected in Dallas's Fair Park for the annual three-week-long fair. Show More Summary
In Memory of Rocky
It's been five years since I lost my beloved beagle Rocky. In his memory, I'd like to repost a little something I wrote about him after my family and I were forced to put him to sleep: Written June 6, 2007 On Monday morning, I got up,...Show More Summary
9-Year-Old's Cardboard Arcade Gets Due Attention
Caine Monroy, at only nine years old, is already a budding folk artist and entrepreneur. With his own hands, he's constructed an entire interactive arcade in the front office of his dad's East Los Angeles auto-parts store, made almost...Show More Summary
When You Participate in a Meme
Just thought I'd add my two cents on this whole thing.
Can I Park in the Fire Lane?
There's a high tendency for people in my apartment complex to park illegally just to "run in for a second," even when there's an open space not 12 feet away. Of course, "a second" is frequently a loose translation of "10 minutes," during...Show More Summary
Weird Oklahoma: Trip 1, Day 3
On day 3 of my research trip for Weird Oklahoma, I encountered Geronimo's grave, saw a giant nuclear cannon and narrowly missed running into a poltergeist (or so I was told). Enjoy!
The Arizona Republic's Book of the Month: Weird Arizona
As Arizona celebrates its 100th year of statehood this month, The Arizona Republic has chosen to mark the occasion by choosing Weird Arizona as its book of the month for February! The 14th officially marks the Copper State's centennial, and I am honored to have one of my books mentioned in conjunction with the celebration. Show More Summary
The Death of the Flying Tailor
Today, February 4, marks the 100 year anniversary of the high-speed death of Franz Reichelt, the man known as the Flying Tailor, and would-be parachuting pioneer. In 1912, the Austrian-born French dressmaker, having realized a dire need for a proper parachute that could be worn by aviators, sought to invent such a device himself. Show More Summary
World's Largest Ball of ABC Gum
I don't think it will ever become a beloved roadside attraction like The World's Largest Ball of Twine, but one man has certainly earned his place in the record books by creating the largest ever ball of chewed nicotine gum. Let's ignore...Show More Summary
Jerry Hall's World of Imagination Now Just a Memory
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The motley collection of junk-metal sculptures known as Jerry Hall's World of Imagination, which has for years fascinated visitors to northwest Tucson, Arizona, has sadly been disbanded.
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JFK Hearse Pulls $160,000
The 1964 Cadillac hearse that carried the body of President John F. Kennedy after his assassination, mentioned in a post last week, sold over the weekend for $160,000. (Video below.) The hearse was made famous when it transported the body of John F. Show More Summary
This Bootmobile Was Made for Hawking
Nothing will ever beat the beloved Oscar Mayer Wienermobile for coolest promotional vehicle, but L.L. Bean, purveyor of outdoor clothing and equipment, is giving it their best shot with their brand new Bootmobile. Designed after their signature Maine Hunting Shoe, the Bootmobile measures 13 feet tall, 20.6 feet long and 7.6 feet wide. Show More Summary
Road Rig Roundup
I wouldn't say the method by which one reaches his destination is nearly as important as the destination itself, but there is something to be said for comfort and style. In that vein, I've compiled a handful of rides I've recently come...Show More Summary
Weird Oklahoma: Trip 1, Day 2
Here's my video from day two of my first research trip for Weird Oklahoma, in which I explore some abandoned and purportedly haunted relics.
Say Goodbye to Dublin Dr Pepper
Dublin Dr Pepper, the only version of the soft drink to have never switched formulas to incorporate high fructose corn syrup, has been lawyered out of existence. The small-town Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling Company, located about 80 miles...Show More Summary
