The International Banana Museum is a must-see roadside attraction if you're driving through Mecca, California. It's noted in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest collection devoted to any one fruit. The museum contains over 17,000 banana-related items, including a genuine, framed petrified banana from the 1970s. Admission is only $1, according to the International Banana Museum website.
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List of 11 monster museums around the world
Atlas Obscura recently posted this spooky list of 11 monster museums around the world. The list includes museums dedicated to various cryptids such as the Mothman of West Virginia, the Museum of the Beast of Gevaudan in France, or the Arnarfjörður's Skrímslasetrið museum in Iceland. Whether you believe in these blood-thirsty beasts or just appreciate… READ THE REST
Protestors throw tomato soup on van Gogh painting
This morning, activists from an organization called Just Stop Oil splashed tomato soup from cans all over Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting at London's National Gallery. Fortunately, the painting is under glass. Then they glued their hands to the wall below the artwork. The two were arrested for criminal damage and aggravated trespass. From The… READ THE REST
Egypt demands return of Rosetta Stone from British Museum
The Rosetta Stone is one of the most famous archaeological discoveries in the world. It is a large stone slab with inscriptions in three scripts. These inscriptions helped scholars learn how to read hieroglyphics, which was the writing of ancient Egyptians. It was created around 196 BC. The slab was discovered in 1799 by French… READ THE REST
Make holiday cooking less stressful with this knife sharpener, now $60 today only
Thanksgiving recently ended, but that doesn't mean kitchen items and stoves will receive a break. Over the next month, kitchens of all shapes and sizes will bustle with activity as people scurry to prepare holiday dishes. Of course, sweets like pies, cookies, and cakes will litter the list of holiday-gathering favorites. But more savory dishes… READ THE REST
This electronic muscle stimulator might keep your snooze void of snores
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It ain't easy being sleepy, that's for sure. There's a lot to keep you up at night, so don't let your snoring be another factor. An electronic muscle stimulator like the Snore Circle… READ THE REST
This refurbished Apple iPad Pro is under $200 today and tomorrow
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Stop drooling over everyone else's iPad and treat yourself to one of your very own. During our December Deal of the Day event, we're releasing new discounts that only last 24… READ THE REST
