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Mermaid To Order

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Greenville, Michigan’s Little Mermaid statue has caused nary a ripple since it was gifted to the city in 1994.

Roadside News: July 14, 2009

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

No Jackson Behemoth for Vegas – NV | The Bucket Was On My Bucket List – TN | Cider Barrel Rules – MD | Magical Monoliths Rise Again in Texas – TX

Light Headed: Laserium

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

It’s a tale of survival and resurrection. Of inspiration and beauty. Of teenagers discovering what awesomeness really means, perhaps with the help of a certain sweet-smelling herb. It is the story of the rebirth of…Laserium! Yes, that staple of coming-of-age psychedelia has found a permanent home in the heart of Hollywood; Laserium CyberTheater has opened […]

Roadside News: June 12, 2009

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Lady of Steel – IL | Obelisk Whisked – MS | UFO Clone Cult May Land in Vegas – NV | Carved For Your Examination – AZ

Catching Monorail Mania

Friday, June 12th, 2009

This Sunday, members of The Monorail Society will gather at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail System. Back on June 14, 1959, ever-cheerful then-Vice President Richard M. Nixon dedicated the original three-car Mark I monorail. His daughters Julie and Tricia were official ribbon cutters, as can be seen […]

Dread House, Dream House

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Themed hotel rooms are a sure-fire lodging gimmick, bound to attract vacationers and honeymooners looking for “a little something different.” This summer, two extreme and horrifying examples of the genre are available for overnight sensory overload. The John V. Morse Room at the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, Massachusetts can be reserved […]

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