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Monument of Lysicrates
Athens, Greece

Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

The only surviving choragic monument is a trophy awarded in 334 BC for the winning dramatic chorus.
Saint Paul, Minnesota

'Miracle on Ice' Statue

This statue of Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks immortalizes one of the greatest moments in American sports history.
An entry for "Lick the Plate Clean" venison.
Gastro Obscura

Roadkill Cook-Off

West Virginia's annual competition features the likes of squirrel gravy over biscuits and snapping turtle stew.
The Marathon March shortly after the start in downtown Stockholm.
Sweden

Marathon March

A competition inspired by Stephen King's psychological horror novel "The Long Walk."
Gastro Obscura

Pizza Berlusconi

The award-winning Finnish creation was inspired by a diss from Italy's former prime minister.
Pyrotechnics at work.
Remedios, Cuba

Parrandas of Remedios

This Cuban town sets the sky on fire around Christmas each year.
art

The Uncanny Delights of the World Balloon Convention

Competitors create a universe where everything is bright and round.
Cara Giaimo April 25, 2018
One of these will be crowned champion!
technology

Paper or Sewer: Which Is the More Wondrous Invention?

Mundane Madness, our search for the most overlooked everyday marvel, nears its conclusion.
Jessica Leigh Hester March 30, 2018
The battle rages on.
technology

Vote in the Final Four of Our Search for the Most Wondrous Everyday Inventions

Who will make the finals?
Jessica Leigh Hester March 26, 2018
The battle continues.
technology

Vote in Round 2 of Our Search for the Most Wondrous Everyday Inventions

The Elite 8 of easily overlooked marvels.
Jessica Leigh Hester March 20, 2018
Let the battle begin!
technology

Vote for the Most Wondrous of These Everyday Inventions

The Sweet 16 of workaday wonder.
Jessica Leigh Hester March 13, 2018
technology

Help Us Choose the Most Overlooked Invention

Introducing Mundane Madness, a bracket challenge to anoint the world's most quietly amazing gadgets, implements, and tools.
Jessica Leigh Hester March 7, 2018
A Himalayan Ski Trek competitor getting ready for a major descent in Muktinath, Mustang.
mountains

What Would It Take to Make Nepal the Next Great Ski Destination?

High hopes and high slopes, but few skiers.
Christina Ayele Djossa February 15, 2018
Vilhelmina Ice Pole Sitting Contest.
Vilhelmina, Sweden

Wilhelmina Ice Pole Sitting Contest

Locals perched on icy thrones brave frigid temperatures during this bizarre winter tradition.
A shrimpy shrimp cocktail.
Gastro Obscura

Small Foods Party

The competition that shrinks shrimp cocktail to the size of your pinky and fits bento into a matchbox.
<em>Colossal Cave Adventure</em>, a classic.
games

Welcome to Interactive Fiction: You're a Wizard-Sniffing Pig

How text-based games are changing way we tell stories.
Sarah Laskow December 1, 2017
The We Are Our Mountains monument.
Stepanakert, Azerbaijan

We Are Our Mountains

This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.
One of the successful couples, sitting in the ceremonial chair (with dog).
Gastro Obscura

Dunmow Flitch Trials

Only the happiest married couples can win this huge piece of bacon.