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Hernando's Pizza Pub in Winter Park, Colorado

Since 1989, the customers of this eclectic pizzeria have been writing messages, place names, or otherwise doodling on one dollar bills which are then glued to the walls, tables, ceiling or anywhere else they will fit. According to servers, there is now around $40,000 covering the interior. Look for your hometown, state or alma mater, or just enjoy...

Sat Jul 27, 2024 01:13
FairyTale House of Puppets and Wine in Český Krumlov, Czechia

What pairs best with Czech wines, well puppets of course! The Pohádkové domy, or Fairy Tale house, is an eclectic and entertaining combination of a puppet museum and a massive wine collection. Puppets are everywhere in Czechia, and the art form is a UNESCO-recognized piece of cultural heritage. Some of the most well-known puppet craftsmen and masters,...

Fri Jul 26, 2024 23:13
The Big Wheelbarrow in Wedgefield, Australia

Located in the industrial port town of Port Hedland in Western Australia, the Big Wheelbarrow is a unique and eye-catching landmark that symbolizes the town's rich mining heritage. Situated at the Port Hedland Visitor Center, this oversized sculpture is a nod to the hard work and resilience of the people who built the region's mining industry. The...

Fri Jul 26, 2024 22:15
Okehazama Battlefield in Nagoya, Japan

Okehazama is known as the site of one of the most defining battles in Japanese history alongside Sekigahara and Dan-no-ura, where the bloody echoes of clashing steel may still be heard. On June 12, 1560, samurai lord Imagawa Yoshimoto invaded the province of Owari, but the local daimyō Oda Nobunaga successfully defended his land, ambushing the Imagawa...

Fri Jul 26, 2024 21:16
The Sword of Pribina in Nitra, Slovakia

In the heart of Nitra, Slovakia, stands the striking Sword of Pribina—a captivating blend of artistry and history that commands attention in the city's bustling pedestrian zone. This monument isn't your typical street sculpture; it's a larger-than-life replica of a 9th-century sword discovered in the tomb of a Slavic prince. Adorned with intricate...

Fri Jul 26, 2024 20:45
Arko San Juan in Manila, Philippines

What may just look like an ordinary bridge that connects two neighborhoods bisected by a busy local road in the city of San Juan is the only remaining section of an aqueduct that once supplied water to the city of Manila from a nearby water reservoir during the Spanish colonial times. In 1843, Manila experienced a cholera outbreak and the Spanish...

Fri Jul 26, 2024 20:15

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