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We moved a set of old stadium lights and found a door behind it that nobody knew about. We opened it, and behind it was a 1923 Rickenbacker automobile. Covered in dust, but it appeared to be in fine shape.
We told her parents and they didn’t believe us until we showed them. They called a local expert who came out and appraised it. Apparently it was one of fifty of that particular model made. He made a deal with them to fix it up and sell it and split the sale down the middle, and they agreed.
It went at auction for $225k, which was good money in the late 90s. They used the money to pay for their daughter’s college and fix up the rest of the house, and in doing so found tons of other weird stuff to sell, like OG pachinko machines, scrimshaw, and Japanese WWII army supplies.
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We all have our own ways of showing the world who we are—whether it’s through our fashion choices, the playlists we obsess over, or the little projects we pour our hearts into. So, it’s no surprise that the places we call home often become a canvas for our creativity.
Some people can’t resist adding quirky touches to their space. Whether it’s a daring design choice or just a reflection of their unique taste, these little details make their homes truly one-of-a-kind.
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It was my parents’ house. At first it stood in the corner of the living room. Later it was moved to the hallway where it moonlighted as coat rack during birthdays and holidays.
They gave him a Santa hat during Christmas.
It was crazy. But also adorably eccentric. They were so fond of it they even gave him a name.
After a couple of years they sold it to someone who ran a haunted house.
I hated it so much. I was a teenager at the time and was so embarrassed. Eventually I kind of began to appreciate how my parents were unapologetically themselves and vowed to grow up to do just that. Still working on it, though.
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Then there are others who take it to the next level, turning places into spaces that reflect their quirks and passions in the most unexpected ways. Imagine living in a place that’s as much a piece of history as it is a home.
In Belgium, there’s a water tower known as Château d’Eau that has been transformed into an extraordinary living space.
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My uncle also works at Disney and has a full custom armor set of a storm trooper and blaster and I got to wear it it was soooo cool.
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Ugg.
Once a utilitarian structure towering over the landscape, this old water tower is now transformed into chic and unique residence by architect Mauro Brigham. The artist and his team converted the water tower into a luxury home that is equipped with a sound system, temperature regulation, among other things.
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Dead raccoons playing poker? Yep.
Anthropomorphic dolls that use real animal parts like paws, tails, and heads. Uh-huh.
Dead seagull that had more heads than usual that I think were... installed... during the taxidermy process.
"Art" of one taxidermy bird with its beak open way, way too wide, like, down the neck wide, and its body looking partially deflated because its skeleton was trying to escape from the joker beak.
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We all knew that one person in college who thought a wall of empty beer cans was the ultimate dorm décor. But a person named John Milkovisch actually turned the idea into a reality. tInstead of just lining his shelves, he covered his entire house in Houston, Texas, with beer cans and bottles.
What started as a quirky project turned into an iconic masterpiece. However, it's safe to say the neighbors probably had mixed feelings about living next to a house that literally shines with recycled brew.
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In Suwon, South Korea, about 46 km south of Seoul, there's a house that's literally shaped like a giant toilet, called Haewoojae, which translates to "a place of relief."
This unique home was unveiled on November 9, 2007, by South Korean sanitation activists to celebrate the launch of a global toilet association. With its quirky design, Haewoojae offers more than just a conversation piece—it symbolizes the importance of sanitation in a very literal way.
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Its NOT the fact they had this that was weird.
It's the fact it was hidden behind a hole in a wall leading to a kind of cave in the rock (the house was built against a cliff), they were a few steps going down and .. this. Big enough to fit a child standing up.
I only found it because my son's toy got under a piece of furniture and I had to remove it to find it. Behind that furniture was a panel and the entry was behind the panel.
In 2008, African artist Moussa Kalo completed a truly one-of-a-kind creation: the world’s first crocodile-shaped house in the Cocody district of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This unique structure, made entirely of concrete, was Kalo’s masterpiece before he passed away later that year.
Today, the house is home to Kalo's apprentice, Thierry Atta, who helped bring the design to life. The house features a massive smiling mouth at the front, while the body serves as a living space with a bedroom. Raised on four legs, the "crocodile" rests on a giant concrete lily pad. And for those daring enough, there’s even a chance to crawl under this reptilian marvel.
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I learned this after asking why there was a takeout soup container next to the toilet with a ladle inside.
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