Louisiana

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Angola Prison Rodeo

A Rodeo for Prisoners

Every year for 44 years, the Angola State Penitentiary in Louisiana has hosted its prison rodeo; and it has been open to the public for 42 of those years, since 1967. The rodeo takes place on... »

Wondrous Performances | Edited by meelar and Dylan

The Absinthe Museum

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses

“The real characteristic of absinthe is that it leads straight to the madhouse or the courthouse. It is truly ‘madness in a bottle’ and no habitual drinker can claim that he will not become a... »

Unique Collections, Bizarre Restaurants and Bars, Repositories of Knowledge | Edited by littlebrumble, lib and others

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