Regionalism
Noah’s Ark Found—in Alaska!
The supposed remnants of Noah's ark have been "discovered" in a wide range of places.
But this 1902 discovery in Rampart, Alaska, on the Porcupine River, seems totally forgotten now.
I wonder if a followup expedition ever was mounted...?
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Nov 13, 2012 -
Comments (10)
Category: Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Regionalism, Religion, Unsolved Mysteries, Myths and Fairytales, 1900s, North America, Native Americans
Onion As Weather Forecaster
No, we are not talking about the brilliant humor publication, The Onion. Rather, we are interested in this bizarre bit of folk wisdom:
Here's another account, whose hero is depicted below, with greater details as to the proper procedure.
How long has this been going on? At least seventy years, as we can see from this account.
Has anyone ever heard of this before, or know of the origin of the practice?
Posted By: Paul - Tue Sep 25, 2012 -
Comments (9)
Category: Agriculture, Regionalism, Superstition, Vegetables
Grazing Management Basics
More boring than "Wooden Bridge Inspection"? You be the judge!
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jun 18, 2012 -
Comments (3)
Category: Agriculture, Boredom, PSA’s, Regionalism
Judge Parker’s Gallows
Here you see the main attraction at Fort Smith National Park. A recreation of the gallows where Hanging Judge Isaac Parker sent 79 criminals to their death.
And people say kids will get bored at such historical monuments! This makes history come alive! Er, come dead...?
Posted By: Paul - Sat May 19, 2012 -
Comments (12)
Category: Death, Law, Judges, Recreation, Regionalism, Monuments
Cranberry Tour
Wooden bridge inspection. Arrow dipping. All pinnacles of monotony and boredom. Does the student-led cranberry tour measure up to these high standrards?
You decide!
Posted By: Paul - Tue Apr 17, 2012 -
Comments (2)
Category: Boredom, Education, Regionalism, Farming, Documentaries
Two New Weird Books
The book on the left proves that for every conceivable product in the human consumerist culture, there exist fanatical collectors.
The book on the right shows that you don't have to travel to exotic lands to discover weird things.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jan 18, 2012 -
Comments (4)
Category: Regionalism, Weird Studies and Guides, Books, Collectors
Cross-eyed Beau
When talking about music from before the modern era, famed critic Greil Marcus used the phrase "old, weird America." I think this tune qualifies.
More info on the singers here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jan 17, 2012 -
Comments (5)
Category: Disabilities, Music, Regionalism, 1930s
Peg Leg Sam
A nice little documentary in two parts about a true eccentric for your weekend viewing!
The hard facts here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Nov 11, 2011 -
Comments (1)
Category: Body Modifications, Eccentrics, Elderly and Seniors, Music, Regionalism, Documentaries, 1970s
Pass the Biscuits, Mirandy
Yet more musical stereotyping, this time of our noble Appalachian brethren.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Oct 19, 2011 -
Comments (2)
Category: Humor, Music, Regionalism, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1940s, North America
Norwegian Ninja
Posted By: Paul - Sun Aug 28, 2011 -
Comments (2)
Category: Movies, Regionalism, Stereotypes and Cliches, Martial Arts, Europe
| Who We Are |
|---|
| Alex Boese Alex is the creator and curator of the Museum of Hoaxes. He's also the author of various weird, non-fiction, science-themed books such as Elephants on Acid and Psychedelic Apes. Paul Di Filippo Paul has been paid to put weird ideas into fictional form for over thirty years, in his career as a noted science fiction writer. He has recently begun blogging on many curious topics with three fellow writers at The Inferior 4+1. Contact Us |