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A unusual sanctuary for abused and exotic animals in South Jersey
Established in 1977, Popcorn Park Zoo is a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals, and birds.
It houses over 200 rescued animals,... »
Fascinating Fauna | Edited by Dylan
Guiness World Record: World's Largest Model Railroad
Up to 100 trains travel more than 8 miles of track. 40 foot bridges span huge canyons. Cities and villages with thousands of buildings. »
Unique Collections | Edited by
a seemingly normal drain holds a dark and daunting secret
The Gates of Hell at first glance seem to be a normal drain. but further research reveals a dark urban legend that lies within. the drains are covered in satanist and racist graffiti. bones and... »
Subterranean Sites | Edited by
Where the embers of the Big Bang were first detected
In the 1950s, the scientific community was split by two competing theories explaining the origin of the universe. On one side, adherents of the Steady State Theory believed that the universe was... »
Instruments of Science, Retro-Tech | Edited by Trevor
Whimsical artist house in the New Jersy woods
Since 1989, when Ricky Boscarino stumbled upon the cabin in the woods and began transforming it into Luna Parc, it has been a massive work in progress.
Filled with mosaics influenced by Klimt,... »
Eccentric Homes | Edited by rickatyahoodotcom and Clinton
Infamous marsh filled with toxic waste, WWII-era London, and dead mobsters galore.
Blame the Meadowlands for New Jersey’s reputation as a toxic wasteland of humanity rather than its billing of "The Garden State." On the other hand, the vast wetlands area is an intrepid urban... »
Watery Wonders, Fiery Wonders, Disaster Areas | Edited by littlebrumble
Lucy, the world's largest "elephant," turns 128
Lucy, the world's largest "elephant," celebrated her 128th birthday in 2009 in her hometown of Margate City, New Jersey. Built of tin and wood in 1882 by James V. Lafferty as a publicity stunt,... »
Follies and Grottoes | Edited by Annetta and michelle
A world-class collection of mechanical musical instruments and automata
When you think of New Jersey, a world-class collection of mechanical musical instruments and automata isn’t the first thing that pops into your mind. Yet that is exactly what the Morris Museum... »
Unique Collections, Amazing Automata | Edited by michelle
Creaky dinosaurs grow in the backroads of Monmouth County, New Jersey
Long before the Transformers, Jim Gary was transforming automobiles into dinosaurs. Jim Gary started tinkering young, building his own car out of junk parts before he was even old enough to... »
Outsider Architecture | Edited by M Rebekah Otto, kidcity and others
