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Comedy’s Slippery Secret
People have been slipping on bananas for laughs for years–but where did it begin?
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No Ordinary Office
The Office of Collecting and Design welcomes you to sift through treasures in this curious museum.
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Bitter Rivals
With its bright yellow cap and signature “one- size-too-big” label, Angostura is the secret weapon to many a bartender, but its origins don’t start at the neighborhood saloon.
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Message in a Barrel
Since 2004, Ivor Fireman has read fortunes on England's most visited attraction outside of London.
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Wacky Quacky Traditions
This college is virtually unchanged since its opening in 1438, whispering centuries of stories to its visitors. The most famous tale of all? A Duck on Parade.
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The Semi-Recognized Center of the World
Welcome to Felicity, California — a tourist economy in a town of two, at the (semi-officially recognized) Center of the World.
Off the beaten path
A Lifesize Dollhouse
We're not sure where you'll be able to fit your Queen-sized bed.
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We’ll Take A Room & A Reuben, Please!
Gracing the old Lincoln Highway, this old hotel was famous for celebrities, Jazz Age luxury, and a deliciously iconic sandwich.
In The Details
Buttering up to the Boss
This community staple was without a "movie staple" in its first decade.
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Making Of The Michelin Man
An art nouveau structure that tells the story of world famous company and it's mascot built en-tire-ly of tires!
Groundbreakers
The Birth Of The Burger
Who invented the Hamburger? A simple question that is actually a bit of a pickle to answer.
Off the beaten path
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Mysterious Case of a Missing Masterpiece
A painting removed for a routine cleaning disappeared for decades.
In The Details
The Jovial Isle Of Iceland
Only six residents inhabit an island named the best in the whole world.
Off the beaten path
Ireland’s Perfect Pint
An Irish cultural phenomenon, Mulligan’s pub has welcomed the likes of Judy Garland, James Joyce, and John F. Kennedy.
History Lesson
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The Lettuce Of Cabbage Key
A small island where tips are taped to the walls of the bar, and perhaps one of the most famous "Cheeseburgers in Paradise" is served.
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The Land Of Lighthouses
Twenty-seven mini lighthouses can be found on Lake Havasu.
Off the beaten path
A Pocket-Sized Post Office
The post office, located along the U.S. Route 41, is in fact, the smallest full-service post office in the United States.
On the Road
The Petite Parish
The self-proclaimed Guinness World Record holder for "Smallest Chapel in the World" is contested only by the Guinness World Record Organization itself.
Architectural Wonders
Finding Faulkner In The Frozen Food Aisle
During the renovation of the local library in Carmel, Indiana all the books are conveniently relocated to the nearest supermarket.
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Celebrating A Chic Shetland Shelter
Cold and unforgiving Shetland weather inspired a young schoolboy to write the local paper to build a new bus shelter for him and his classmates, but it ended up becoming more than a bus stop.
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World Record Hot Air Balloonist
The oldest flight technology to successfully carry humans.
Groundbreakers
Post Office at the End of the World
The absolute last stop in the Americas before continuing on toward Antarctica.
Off the beaten path
An Inn For Alien Aficionados
Located in the closest town to Area 51, this roadside inn invites travelers to enjoy food, lodging, and all things UFO.
Not your typical b&b