Went to the Oddities Museum, in Chamblee, Georgia, 11/6/2025. It was as good as I imagined and everyone there is super nice. I’ll be back.
Hidden in a modest corner of Chamblee, Georgia, just northeast of Atlanta, The Oddities Museum stands as one of the most distinctive cultural attractions in the South. Founded by Jeremy and Kim Gibbs, the museum evolved from their long-running fascination with the strange, the macabre, and the extraordinary. Before opening the museum, the Gibbses operated a prop rental company
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite songs that mention clothing in their title or lyrics. See if you agree with any of these!
“Sharp Dressed Man” is a 1983 song by ZZ Top, written by the band’s three members—Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard—and produced by Bill Ham for their multi-platinum album Eliminator. Blending blues-rock roots with the sleek, synthesized polish of 1980s production, the song celebrates male style, confidence, and swagger through a humorous
We tried a video- under the pad – check it out below.
A great day for flying rockets. The high temperature was around 73 degrees and there was just a breeze. We had lunch and then flew our rockets. We added a new feature, filming some of the launches from underneath. Check out the video below.
A westward calming wind.
The word “Zephyr” originates from ancient Greek mythology, where Zephyrus, or Zephyros, was the god of the west wind. He was one of the Anemoi, the wind gods, and was often depicted as the gentlest among them, bringing warm and mild breezes that heralded the arrival of spring.
Making sure that all metal parts that could conduct electricity are connected together with wires so that they stay at the same electrical potential.
Equipotential bonding is a safety feature used in electrical systems to protect people and equipment from electric shock. In simple terms, it means making sure that all metal parts that could conduct electricity—such as water pipes, gas lines, or metal frames—are connected together with wires so that they stay at the same electrical voltage, or “potential.”
A serpent or dragon-like creature of staggering size.
The Cirein-cròin, a creature of Scottish Gaelic legend, is among the most formidable and enigmatic sea monsters in Celtic folklore. Said to inhabit the cold, dark waters off the coast of Scotland, this mythical beast is described in lore as a serpent or dragon-like creature of staggering size, so immense that it could devour seven whales in a single sitting.
A paper money system authorized by the Continental Congress beginning in 1775 to finance the Revolution.
The Continental Congress seven-dollar bill stands as one of the most intriguing artifacts of America’s Revolutionary War period, reflecting both the optimism and the financial turmoil that characterized the nation’s founding years. These notes were part of the larger
The history of Halloween cards reflects the evolution of both holiday traditions and popular printing culture in the United States and Europe. Although Halloween itself dates back to ancient Celtic festivals such as Samhain, its commercialization
A year-round retail destination dedicated entirely to the Halloween experience. Everybody there was super nice and helpful. My back was really hurting and they cleared a chair for me to sit in for a bit!
AllStar Halloween in Calhoun, Georgia, is a year-round retail destination dedicated entirely to the Halloween experience. Located on Highway 53 in Calhoun, the store has become one of North Georgia’s most distinctive attractions for costume enthusiasts and decorators who celebrate Halloween as a lifestyle rather than a single-night event. The store’s motto, “Where it’s Halloween 365 Days a Year,” captures its defining identity.
Whistling in the darkness is an invitation to danger.
The belief that one should never whistle at night is an ancient superstition found in many cultures around the world, and while its origins differ from region to region, the underlying theme is the same: whistling in the darkness is an invitation to danger. In preindustrial societies, nighttime represented a period of vulnerability when predators roamed, visibility was low, and unseen forces seemed to stir.
