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I have made enough road trips in the United States to understand a thing or two about the American highway system. It is nothing more than an outstretched circus sideshow with each act trying to outperform the next in all directions. You know you’ve seen them. The weird statues on the side of the road in each state—desperately hoping you will decide to use their kooky attraction as a pee stop. Everyone wants to say they’ve been to the site of the “World’s Largest Tire” or the “World’s Largest Artichoke,” right? And there’s no way of proving that unless you take a gazillion pictures or buy a T-shirt. We hope you brought cash. Oh, but if you didn’t… we have an ATM placed in the lobby for your convenience! Yes, these sites feed off the weary travelers looking for a cheap (or sometimes not-so-cheap) thrill. Here are a few of my favorites.

1.) The World’s Largest Chair – Anniston, AL

Don’t get too comfortable in this not-so-La-Z boy. This 33-foot chair, the trophy winner among other chairs across the country and world who have vied for this title, was built in the 1980s as an advertisement for Miller’s Office Furniture Store in Anniston, AL.

2.) The World’s Largest Thermometer – Baker, CA

It’s hard to compete with the shimmering lights and buzz of the Las Vegas Strip. Being so close to Nevada in the Death Valley region of California, the town of Baker had to do something. This location was also chosen because it is the site of America’s highest recorded temperature to date: 134 degrees Fahrenheit in Death Valley, CA, in 1913.

I don’t remember seeing this part on my trip, but apparently, a frying pan with eggs rests on a rock nearby as a permanent testament to the boiling heat of the local climate.

3.) Harold’s Auto Shop Dinosaur – Spring Hill, FL

This is a nod to my hometown—a wacky roadside truck stop as its own – Spring Hill, FL. We may be one of the most boring towns on the Florida map, but we do have something to offer the world: dinosaurs. Our little stretch of the U.S. 19 is home to two dinosaurs, approximately two miles from each other. The first is actually the shell of a functioning repair shop, formerly a gas station when it opened in 1964.

Its neighbor dinosaur is a bright pink dinosaur who serves no apparent function other than just being a dinosaur. Both are worth seeing if you ever find yourself in this neck of the woods.

4.) King of Kings Statue “Touchdown Jesus” – Monroe, OH

Jesus really was the jack-of-all trades. We all know about his magical stunts of walking on water and turning water into wine. But he was also a celebrated football player. Monroe, OH, chose to memorialize him for his sports achievements by erecting a 42-foot, roadside statue of him in a triumphant post-touchdown pose outside of Solid Rock Church on I-75.

Unfortunately, Jesus’s victorious moment was shattered when the statue was struck by lightning and caught fire on June 15, 2010. I was one of the lucky travelers to see the spectacle before it was destroyed.

5.) Foam Henge – Natural Bridge, VA

The area of Natural Bridge, VA, is what happens when a silly roadside attraction begets more silly roadside attractions and spawns an entire town of them. This dominates highway exits for several miles and typically leads to fast-food establishments and gas stations all catering to a miniature civilization of bizarreness.

Natural Bridge is home to, of course, the Natural Bridge. Don’t mistake this for the Natural Bridge National Monument in Utah. This one was formed after a cavern collapsed and left the small span of rock that stands there today. Somehow, thanks to no geological occurrence, this cavern collapse also led to the development of a toy museum, a haunted house, a wax museum, and Foamhenge.

Foamhenge is a full-size replica of Stonehenge made entirely of Styrofoam. This was designed by Mark Cline, a fiberglass sculptor, who we will discuss more in a minute. At first glance, you would think you were in England looking at the actual natural wonder Stonehenge.

6.) The Town that Time Forgot – Glasgow, VA

Speaking of dinosaurs and speaking of Mark Cline, he also designed a dozen of fiberglass dinosaurs who are inhabitants of “The Town that Time Forgot.” A real-life Jurassic Park, this town is just your typical middle-America-kind-of-town – plus dinosaurs. Tyrannosaurus Rex now stands beside the BP gas station, a Pterodactyl perches atop the hunting supply store, and a Triceratops guards the Mom & Pop Restaurant and Hotel.

7.) World’s Smallest City Block – Dothan, AL

I didn’t know how legit this was until I saw it posted as an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records. No larger than a tombstone, this tiny, gravel triangle includes all the components of a city block— a mulch median, intersecting street signs, a stop sign, and a yield sign. This gives a whole new, less impressive meaning to your grandparents’ claim of walking “ten blocks” to school in the snow.

8.) World’s Largest Turtle – Dunseith, ND

What do you do with 2,000 car wheel rims lying around in your garage? Well, build a turtle, of course! In 1982, George Gottbrecht faced that dilemma and decided to create the W’eel Turtle, in honor of the famous Turtle Mountains State Park. Best time to visit is Christmastime when the turtle dons a Santa hat. I can’t think of anything more festive than an enormous metal turtle celebrating the holiday season!

Bloggin’ America is about Ami Rehnquist, a 14-year old that has lived in the small town of Sweet Home, Oregon, all of her life. She, along with the rest of her family members, have never seen any part of the country outside of Oregon. A spontaneous idea takes flight when her family decides to leave all of their everyday possessions and obligations behind for a year as they move into an RV and visit every state. Take the journey with Ami as she posts continuous updates of her trip. The story cannot be told without the readers who help create it — readers like YOU! Follow her activities through her blog or on Twitter. Give her recommendations for places to eat/visit in the states of your hometown.

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1.) Man travels world for free using only the help of Twitter

A man from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK decided to see if he could travel to the other side of the Earth in 30 days using only the kindness of Twitter users. Paul Smith had some rules he established for himself. He couldn’t make any plans further than 3 days in advance, could only spend money on food, drink and anything he could fit in his suitcase, and if he couldn’t find a way to move to the next location within 2 days, the trip would end. Starting with a ferry ride to Amsterdam, Smith moved across Europe, landed in New York, and then made it all the way to Los Angeles. Once in LA, he flew to New Zealand, hoping to land in Campbell Island, his destination. Unfortunately, he never made it to Campbell Island, and had to accept his trip ending on Stewart Island. He even met Liv Tyler.

Paul's Twitchhiking route

2.) Man proposes to his wife via Twitter

While this may seem a little too outrageous for some, it worked for them. It may be a new trend starting as other couples have started getting engaged on Twitter.

3.) Woman sued for $50,000 for talking bad about her apartment’s realty

Amanda Bonnen wrote this tweet in reply to a friend. When the Chicago-based Horizon Realty found out, they slapped a $50,000 libel lawsuit on Bonnen. The lawsuit was dismissed. Strangely enough, Amanda Bonnen only had 17 followers at the time of her statement.

4.) Guy tweets he was in a plane crash as he was getting out of the wreckage

Mike Wilson had just been in a plane crash. Continental Airlines Flight 1404 veered off-course before take-off and crashed at Denver International Airport and ended in a ditch. Once Wilson escaped to safety, he prompted tweeted this:

He then kept tweeting about the event and even posted a picture of the crash. He was the first to break the news.

5.) Brothers reunite after finding each other on Twitter

Matthew Keys was online doing his usual routine of checking his email and social networks when he saw a Twitter reply that caught his attention. It was from Adam Smith and it asked if his mother’s name was Jackie. As it turns out, the two men talked before on forum and talked on and off on MSN and Skype. They talked on the phone later that night and realized they were related to each other. Turns out, they are half-brothers. When going for an interview together, Matthew picked up Adam because they lived ten minutes apart. All from a Twitter reply.

6.) Man takes picture of plane crash in Hudson River

Of course, no Twitter story collection would be complete without the infamous Hudson River Twitpic. On a ferry to rescue passengers, Janis Krums snapped this photo of the plane on the Hudson with this caption: “There’s a plane in the Hudson. I’m on the ferry going to pick up the people. Crazy.” It was this picture that broke the story, even before the New York Times and other media outlets.

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1.) Yellow Treehouse Restaurant

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

The restaurant started as an ad campaign for Yellow, the New Zealand version of the Yellow Pages. The objective was to build a restaurant using only materials from the company’s directories in a redwood tree. The restaurant was open from December 2008 to February 2009 but it is now being considered for use in private parties and events. 5,000 people are still on the waiting list to get a chance to eat at this beautiful treehouse.

http://www.yellowtreehouse.co.nz/

2.) Modern Toilet

Location: Taipei, Taiwan

This bathroom themed Taiwanese joint is all the rage. The seats are actually toilet bowls (unused, of course) and all the food is served in toilet bowl shaped dishes. Even the drinks are served in mini urinals. The walls have showerheads built in and the ceiling has plungers that hang. The biggest hit at Modern Toilet is the chocolate ice cream served in one of the toilet bowl shaped dishes. There are currently 12 locations with plans for more in Malaysia and Macau.

http://www.moderntoilet.com.tw/en/

3.) Dans le Noir?

Locations: Paris, London, Moscow, Barcelona, others

Dans le Noir? offers a truly unique dining experience. After enjoying a cocktail in the lit bar and lounge (and placing your order), you are escorted to your table by a blind waiter. The room is completely pitch dark and nothing that can potentially bring light is allowed (such as cell phones or cameras). The object is that since you cannot see, your other senses are heightened, allowing for a different and unforgettable dining experience.

http://www.danslenoir.com/

4.) Dinner in the Sky

Location: Belgium/Anywhere

This high-flying restaurant lifts you 150 feet in the air. The table can fit 22 people and three staff in the middle (chef, waiter, entertainer). It can literally be taken anywhere the crane can fit. There have been dinners over Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve, over soccer matches in Australia, and even near Big Ben in London. You can even rent a second platform for a band! While you might be paying a pretty penny to rent this aerial dinner for 8 hours, it may be worth it to dine with a view unmatched.

http://www.dinnerinthesky.com/

5.) Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

Location: Rangalifinolhu, Maldives

This undersea restaurant is a stunning beauty. Located in the Hilton in Maldives, this restaurant offers guests an amazing “fish-eye’s” view of the Indian Ocean. Only 14 people can be seated in this small restaurant, and expect to pay some big bucks ($120-150 per person), but the view may be one you wouldn’t get to see during any normal circumstances. Ithaa is 15 feet below the surface and in a coral reef, no less. Wonder if you get to pick your food?

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

6.) NINJA New York

Location: New York City, New York

At NINJA New York, you get served and waited on by ninjas. At any moment in this dark restaurant, they could pop out and refill your drink or get a utensil for you. Even going to the bathroom could lead to surprises. There are no requirements to be a server/ninja here; they will put you in a ninja course to learn how to be more ninja-y.

http://www.ninjanewyork.com/

7.) Alux Restaurant & Lounge

Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico

At Alux Restaurant & Lounge, you actually eat and drink inside of a cave. The cave has different areas for the actual restaurant, the bar, dance floor, and the lounge. The stalactites and stalagmites are illuminated in different shades of yellow, blue, violet and pink, among others. Sometimes there’s even live music at Alux.

http://www.aluxlounge.net/

8.) Heart Attack Grill

Locations: Chandler, Arizona & Orlando, Florida

This hospital themed eatery can’t be accused of false advertising. Besides burgers and fries, the grill sells Jolt Cola and no filter cigarettes. Oh, and the fries are deep-fried in lard. The biggest burger on the menu, the Quadruple Bypass Burger, contains 2 pounds of beef, four cheese layers, and 12 slices of bacon for a whopping 8,000 calories. Any customer that weights over 350 pounds can eat for free.

http://www.heartattackgrill.com/

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