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Podcast: Catalina Island Bison Herd

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team June 23, 2022
Even though Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the West played enemies on screen, off screen Judy Garland and Margaret Hamilton became close friends.
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A Once-Lost Dress from 'The Wizard of Oz' Goes to Auction—Maybe

Dorothy wore the disputed blue-and-white frock when she faced down the Wicked Witch.
Sarah Durn May 6, 2022
Auburn, New York

Finger Lakes Drive-In

Opened in 1947, this is the oldest continuously-operating drive-in theater in New York.
Filmmaker Ken Burns's lauded documentaries include <em>The Civil War</em>, <em>Baseball</em>, and <em>The National Parks: America's Best Idea</em>.
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Ken Burns on His Obsession With Ben Franklin, and Admiration for Guy Fieri

The documentary filmmaker talks about a founder's flaws, radical openness, and road tripping for a sandwich.
Matthew Taub April 5, 2022
Wallace and Gromit Statue
Preston, England

Wallace and Gromit Statue

Everyone's favorite clay duo immortalized in bronze.
Yul Brynner Monument, Vladivostok.
Vladivostok, Russia

Yul Brynner Monument

A tribute to a Hollywood icon far from Tinseltown.
Prague, Czechia

Karel Zeman Museum

Dedicated to the works of the legendary special effects artist.
Inside a former garage is a dusty recreation of a production office.
West Hollywood, California

Back Lot

Peek inside Howard Hughes' garage at this Hollywood-themed art installation.
Permanently Closed
European Walk of Fame
Rotterdam, Netherlands

European Walk of Fame

The European equivalent of the Hollywood Walk of Fame is slowly spreading over the entire city.
The Haverstraw house that inspired a painting and a film.
Haverstraw, New York

The House by the Railroad

This house was the subject of an Edward Hopper painting, which in turn helped inspire the design of the Bates house in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho.'
Museum entrance
Indiana, Pennsylvania

Jimmy Stewart Museum

The hometown of movie legend, military officer and All-American guy next door, honors this great actor.
Orava Castle
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11 Horror Film Sets Where You Can Revisit Your Greatest Fears

In total safety. We think.
Jonathan Carey October 15, 2021
The Hollywood Theatre
Portland, Oregon

Hollywood Theatre

This theatre and its amazing marquee harken back to the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Nikko, Japan

Abandoned Western Village

This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.
J.R.R. Tolkien wrote a lot about food, and that made its way onscreen as well as to Denny's.
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Ode to a Denny's Hobbit Menu

The long history of fandom food.
Anne Ewbank September 7, 2021
Hacksaw Ridge
Okinawa, Japan

Hacksaw Ridge

A World War II battle site made famous by one man's heroic actions.
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Podcast: The Shrek Donkey of Barron Park

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team August 9, 2021
fairytales

Podcast: Malcolm and the Mermaid

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange stories.
The Podcast Team August 5, 2021