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Caroline Thompson
Strange Alabama- EarlyWorks Family of Museums
The Huntsville Depot Museum, Earlyworks Children's Museum, and Alabama Constitution Village are a cluster of exhibits that provide entertainment for all ages.
In each museum, visitors are welcomed to enjoy hands-on learning in a fun and exciting environment...
Strange Alabama- Raining Fish
Everyone has heard of the expression "It's raining cats and dogs," but who knew fish could fall from the sky!
In April of 1956, a couple in Uniontown, Alabama noticed that the sky over their farm was starting to look dreary. All of a sudden, catfish, bass, and bream began plummeting from the dark clouds...
Strange Alabama- Dismals Canyon
Dismals Canyon is located in Phil Campbell, Alabama and is considered a National Natural Landmark.
The reason for its dreary name can be traced back to the glowing worms that inhabit the moss covering the canyon's rocks. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of these creepy crawlers that emit a spooky light, giving them the name "dismalites...
Strange Alabama- Bob Gallagher
If you've ever had to call 911 for help, you can thank Alabama native Bob Gallagher.
As early as 1937, the British were able to dial 999 in order to receive fast and easy emergency assistance. This sparked a heavy debate about whether to establish a similar emergency system in the United States...
Strange Alabama- Toadvine
Toadvine is a small community in Jefferson County but don't be fooled by its strange title. Amphibians were not involved in the naming of this territory.
During the Civil War, a man named Cape Smith left Jefferson County to join the fight but was eventually caught and imprisoned by federal soldiers...
Strange Alabama: Dudley Wayne Kyzer
The longest prison sentence in the history of the United States was given to Dudley Wayne Kyzer by a Tuscaloosa court.
In 1981, this criminal was given 10,000 years in prison for the murder of his wife. He also received an additional two life sentences for the murder of his mother-in-law and a University of Alabama student...
The Virgin Mary
Being the celebrity that she is, most would assume that the Virgin Mary would expose herself to a much larger crowd when she drops in for a visit. Instead, throughout the years, this historical figure has become quite a superstar in the small town of Sterrett, Alabama...
Mobile Medical Museum
Formerly known as the Eichold-Heustis Museum, this wacky exhibit is considered the "the largest collection of medical memorabilia in the Southeast."
This eerie museum was brought to life in 1962 by Patricia Heustis Paterson as a memorial to her father, James F...
Strange Alabama: Drish Mansion
Drish Mansion, an old plantation home in the heart of Tuscaloosa, is haunted by the original owner's wife, Sarah Drish.
In 1837, Dr. John R. Drish decided to give his loving spouse, Sarah, the house of her dreams. After his death, the poor widow would burn candles throughout the house in remembrance of him...
Strange Alabama- Sloss Furnace
In 1882, Sloss Furnace opened in Birmingham, Alabama making it one of the country's biggest iron producers.
Although the building brought in much needed business, it also brought about quite a bit of despair. The enormous furnaces contained tons of melted steel and soon became a very risky workplace...