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“Prehistoric Forest, Ghost Town, and other random objects of unusual size: They’re all classic slices of Americana, and all featured in Tony and Todd’s Roadside Attractions. These two guys work for ABC News in Toledo, Ohio and the job takes them to bizarre and quirky places. Most of the time, it doesn’t end up on the news … it ends up on the internet. What’s the story behind a giant Uncle Sam? Why would anyone Chew Mail Pouch? And will a giant cow ever get a new home? See what all the buzz i ...
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In the spirit of the Halloween season, we've decided to stray from the format ... and into the realm of the unknown. Tune in, true believers, for secrets uncovered, myths explored and hoaxes revealed!Put this in your myth and bust it.
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Ok. Story goes: If you sell this certain type of chicken, the company will park-a-chicken wherever you need. Except ... it's not a chicken.
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The moral of this next story is: if you lose your fingers, save 'em. They could end up in a museum 126 years later. Now THAT'S leaving your mark.
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Uh, that title has little to do with the following story about Snook's Dream Cars ... but it was the best we could do.
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This town ain't big enough for the 2 of us. No, wait. It is.Ghost Town may look even more empty than usual. It did not open this summer, as it has in years past. Luckily, the owner let us have a look-see.
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... because this guy can't hold anything else. If you're ever in Marblehead, near Cedar Point, you can wave to this guy, but it would make him feel inadequate.
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Grab your Dinoculars and join us for A Brief History IN Time. We're about to embark on a voyage to the quintessential Roadside Attraction - PREHISTORIC FOREST!
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What evil lurks in the heart of Mystery Hill? You've always wondered - don't deny it. Check out the original "Shake Shack" where perspective gets turned on its ear.
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Take a hop with us around Toledo as we hunt down the wiley and elusive "giant frogs."
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We may not all be able to rub noses with the Eskimoses, but we've uncovered an unlikely story ... "A Tale of Two Igloos." Featuring: Nanook of the Midwest.*
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Located at Sylvania and Lewis in Toledo, this place is sugar, spice and everything nice. It's chock full of Bit O' Honey, Slo Pokes and Everlasting Gobstoppers. Hansel, Gretel - You've been warned.Also, keep watching for an extra special "bonus track."
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Marty: "This is, uh, this is heavy duty Doc. Does it run like on regular unleaded gasoline?" Doc: "Unfortunately no. It requires something with a little more kick. Plutonium."
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We spotted this on U.S. 20 near Woodville. It was truly one of those, "Did that just say - ? Wait ... Turn the car around" moments. And that's pretty much what this guy is shooting for. Nission Accomplished.
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Sometimes roadside attractions are hard to spot. Not this one."Knock Knock.""Who's there?""Interrupting cow.""Interruptin-?""MOO!"
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It stands along U.S. 24 in Waterville. Anyone who's been through town can tell you - it's constantly dressed up in different outfits. That's right. A pig in different outfits. Home-grown Americana at its finest ... with a side of bacon.
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