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• April 26, 2012 Sofy added Conflict Kitchen
  

  Conflict Kitchen

  A take-out restaurant that only serves cuisine from countries with which the United States is in conflict.

  In this world of clashing ideals and contention, there are some universal consistencies. We must all breathe the same air, we must all have water to drink, and every man, woman and child must... »

  Commercial Curiosities, Bizarre Restaurants and Bars | Edited by Sofy and Rachel

• October 25, 2009 Sofy added Lucy Parsons Center
  

  Lucy Parsons Center

  Radical Bookstore and Community Space

  Originally founded in 1969 as the "Red Book", this is one establishment that is not afraid to proclaim its political stance. Originally Maoist, today it is predominantly anarchist and entirely... »

  Purveyors of Curiosities | Edited by Sofy

• October 23, 2009 Sofy added Rainbow Swash
  

  Rainbow Swash

  World's Largest Piece of Copyrighted Artwork

  For the most part, commuting to work is no fun. But for a few thousand lucky Boston commuters, their drive is slightly brightened -- or for those interested in copyright reform, darkened -- with... »

  Outsider Art | Edited by Sofy

• October 19, 2009 Sofy added Emperor's Garden Restaurant
  

  Emperor's Garden Restaurant

  Boston's Best Dim Sum Housed in a Grand Old Theater

  Although the name of this restaurant is ambiguous (it reads Empire on one sign and Emperor on the other), there is one thing that is certain about this hidden treasure of a Chinese restaurant:... »

  Bizarre Restaurants and Bars | Edited by Sofy

• October 19, 2009 Sofy added Skinny House
  

  Skinny House

  Narrowest House in Boston

  Hidden within a city of notably small and narrow apartments, the four-story Skinny House is the skinniest of them all. Only ten feet wide and 30 feet deep, rumor has it that the Skinny House was... »

  Eccentric Homes | Edited by Sofy

• October 19, 2009 Sofy added Hood Milk Bottle
  

  Hood Milk Bottle

  Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance

  Standing 40 feet tall, this giant milk bottle sits next to the Boston Children’s Museum, just across the Fort Point Channel. In 1930, Arthur Gagner built the milk bottle next to his store to sell... »

  Bizarre Restaurants and Bars | Edited by Sofy

• September 25, 2009 Sofy updated the Secret Swing title
  

  Secret Swing

  Secret Swing

  In 2003, artist Corwyn Lund erected a playground swing off of the infamous Graffiti Alley of Toronto, Ontario. As the location of the swing became more widespread on the internet, it evolved into... »

  Outsider Art | Edited by Bee and Sofy

• September 22, 2009 Sofy updated the International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame title and description
  

  Tennessee, US

  International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame

  An unknown Hall of Fame in Jackson, Tennessee

  In the middle of Tennessee (between Memphis and Nashville), Jackson hosts the International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame and Museum, opened in 2000 by dedicated fan Henry Harrison. For those who... »

  Unique Collections | Edited by M Rebekah Otto and Sofy

• September 21, 2009 Sofy updated the Dream House title
  

  New York, US

  Dream House

  Lamonte Young and Mariane Zazeela's "Dream House" will immerse you in an ever changing world of sound and light

  When walking down Church Street in Tribeca, keep an eye out for a black door with a cryptic white sign that reads THE DREAM HOUSE. Although this is not your typical dream house with a 4-door... »

  Outsider Art, Musical Wonders, Optical Oddities, Curious Places of Worship, Eccentric Homes | Edited by seanmattison and Sofy

• July 17, 2009 Sofy added The Gigantic Chair of Anniston
  

  The Gigantic Chair of Anniston

  What Better Place to Take a Seat?

  When driving between Atlanta and Birmingham, the best place to take a break is in Anniston, AL, equidistant from these two prominent Southern cities and home to one of the largest chairs in the... »

  Architectural Oddities | Edited by Sofy

• July 17, 2009 Sofy added Siwa Oasis
  

  Muhafazat Matruh, Egypt

  Siwa Oasis

  Source for a sizable portion of Egypt's freshwater supply is more than an optical illusion

  The Siwa Oasis is the source for a significant portion of Egypt's freshwater supply. It is located in the sparsely populated, far west region of Egypt, only 30 miles from the Libyan border.... »

  Watery Wonders | Edited by Sofy, re_nakaba and others

• July 15, 2009 Sofy added Island Jungle Resort at Chitwan National Park
  

  Nepal

  Island Jungle Resort at Chitwan National Park

  Everything from a plane to your own two feet are needed to reach this jungle resort

  If you're visiting Kathmandu, but need an escape from the bustling capital, the Island Jungle Resort in the Chitwan National Park is the place to go. Simply hop on a plane to Bharatpur (a more... »

  Odd Accommodations | Edited by Sofy and re_nakaba