Cool Stuff Ride Home

First Nation to Eliminate Leprosy, Weird Wednesday - Giant GPS Phallus, Unique Presidential Auction, a Couple Odd Structures, and TDIH - The Soviet Union's Five-Day Week


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The Kingdom of Jordan is the first nation in the world to eliminate Leprosy. Weird Wednesday brings us a giant GPS phallus, a chance to buy President George Washington’s hair, and a couple "odd" structures. Plus, on 'This Day in History', the Soviet Union’s five-day week.

Jordan Recognized as First in the World to Eradicate Leprosy (goodnewsnetwork.org)

UK Man Creates Giant GPS Penis Drawing To Raise Money For Charity (ndtv.com)

Lock of Washington's hair and other presidential memorabilia up for auction | Reuters

Philippines resort features world's largest chicken-shaped building - UPI.com

Giant chicken hotel that’s breaking records « Euro Weekly News

A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its 'disturbing' giant hand sculpture that many came to love | AP News

For 11 Years, the Soviet Union Had No Weekends | HISTORY


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