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Strange Alabama- Paul “Bear” Bryant’s Facts
If you haven't heard of Paul Bryant then, no offense, you aren't a true Alabama fan. This being said, there are a lot of things people don't know about this football legend.
Apparently Bear Bryant received his nickname in 1927 when, during a carnival, he volunteered to wrestle a muzzled bear in order to impress a girl...
Strange Alabama- Harmony Park Safari
You don't need to spend a ton of money on plane tickets to enjoy an exciting safari. Just head on over to good ol' Huntsville, Alabama!
At the Harmony Park Safari, visitors can enjoy a two-mile drive through a federally licensed nature preserve in the safety of their own car...
Strange Alabama- The Ghost of Nancy Dollar
Nancy Dollar was known for being somewhat of a celebrity in the Fort Payne area. She was notorious for fortune-telling and was even nicknamed "Granny" by members of the community.
As her age progressed, "Granny" suspected that her time to pass was quickly approaching and began putting aside a tombstone fund...
Strange Alabama- Childersburg
Although the citizens of St. Augustine, Florida tend to boast that they reside in the oldest U.S. city, they are wrong. Dating all the way back to 1540, Childersburg, Alabama is considered the oldest continually occupied city in the nation...
Strange Alabama- Giant Tin Man
On U.S. 43, farmer Jim Bird has adorned his land with some interesting objects including a 32-foot-tall statue of the Tin Man from "Wizard of Oz."
By using items such as old bathtubs or strangely shaped hay bales, Bird has been able to maintain a $5 limit on each of his creations...
Strange Alabama- African Village
Since 1989, retired construction worker, Joe Minter has been building his own spiritual paradise and tribute to African-Americans. The African Village is located in Birmingham, Alabama
Minter says after being approached by God in 1988, he began gathering works of art from various places such as flea markets, thrift shops, and garage sales...
Strange Alabama- Dinosaurs in Elberta
Seeing a tacky flock of flamingos scattered throughout a neighbor's yard may be considered "normal" in the south, but what about a gang of seemingly misplaced dinosaurs?
These curious statues were brought to Barber Parkway in Elberta, Alabama by billionaire George Barber...
The Ghosts of Fort Gaines
If you've heard the famous phrase "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead," you may also know the history behind the renowned Fort Gaines. Because Fort Gaines was the focal point during the Battle of Mobile Bay, a large number of Union and Confederate lost their lives around this area...
Strange Alabama – Miss Baker
Before humans were able to walk the moon, animals were used as the first test subjects for outer space exploration. But one mammal, a monkey named Miss Baker, is one of the most famous and she's also an Alabama native!
Miss Baker was a squirrel monkey who was launched into space on May 28, 1959 with one of her primate companions, Miss Able...
Strange Alabama- Jimmie Lee Sudduth
Jimmie Lee Sudduth is a folk artist from Fayette, Alabama who gained international attention due to his interesting techniques.
Sudduth began experimenting with art when he just three years old. While taking a stroll through the woods one day, the youngster decided to draw a face on a tree stump using mud and honey as paint...