Chucuito is one of the few ancient sites in the world that is likely to elicit a few giggles. In many ways, you're supposed to giggle when you walk through the walled-off complex covered in row... »

Hoaxes and Pseudoscience, Rites and Rituals | Edited by serflac and atimian

When Arja Alhoranta began creating her sculptures in southwest Finland, she had a political agenda and was dedicated to making a statement. But as her work progressed, her message became obscured... »

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Approaching the tiny island of Janitizio by boat, there is no way to miss the towering Statue of José Maria Morelos. Standing 130-feet high over Lake Patzcuaro, the spiraling stairway that leads... »

Unusual Monuments, Strange Statues | Edited by serflac, stevelarson and others

Dating back 8000 years, Petroglyph Beach near Wrangell, Alaska has a series of 40 different rock sketches that are only revealed fully during low tide. Most researchers who have assessed... »

Incredible Ruins | Edited by atimian

In 1919, Filippo Bentivegna left the United States after only 7 years and was a changed man. According to some, he had been assaulted and sustained brain damage. Others claimed his mind had begun... »

Outsider Art | Edited by serflac and atimian

Using the resurrected ashes from temple incense in Shanghai, Chinese artist Zhang Huan created the torsos of two of the most prominent religious figures in the world. Standing over 8 feet... »

Outsider Art, Strange Statues, Giant Buddhas | Edited by atimian

Overlooking the Elephants of Asia exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo, the new $2.5 million Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel is like no other carousel in the world. Consisting of 66 hand-carved and... »

Amazing Automata, Outsider Architecture | Edited by Rachel

Situated in the middle of the hot and hellish Afar Depression, Lake Abbe stretches six miles in width and is covered in clusters of massive, steam-blasting limestone chimneys. Although Lake... »

Natural Wonders, Martian Landscapes, Geological Oddities | Edited by serflac and atimian

Built to protect Italy's northern economic center during World War II, this obelisk-shaped bomb shelter stands 100 feet tall, towering over Milan's landscape. Constructed to give shelter to... »

Incredible Ruins | Edited by giorgiobranca and atimian

The 100 feet high, Temagami Fire Tower stands on the summit of Caribou Mountain, 400 feet above the town and 1300 feet above sea level. It is just 1/2 mile from Ontario's historic Yonge Street... »

Architectural Oddities | Edited by alexluyckx and atimian