Strange Alabama

Strange Alabama- Bob Gallagher
Strange Alabama- Bob Gallagher
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
Strange Alabama- Toadvine
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...
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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...
Strange Alabama - Ave Maria Grotto
Strange Alabama - Ave Maria Grotto
Strange Alabama - Ave Maria Grotto
Cullman, Alabama is home to the Ave Maria Grotto, a miniature version of some of the world's most famous architectural structures. Built by Benedictine monk Joseph Zoettl from 1912 to 1958, this manmade wonder began out of sheer boredom...
Strange Alabama - Falkville UFO
Strange Alabama - Falkville UFO
Strange Alabama - Falkville UFO
On October 17, 1973, police chief Jeff Greenhaw of Falkville, Alabama had an interesting day at work after a woman called in a UFO sighting. When Greenhaw heard the news, he immediately grabbed his camera and headed toward the supposed spaceship...
Strange Alabama- The Giant Chicken Statue
Strange Alabama- The Giant Chicken Statue
Strange Alabama- The Giant Chicken Statue
You may not expect to see much excitement in the small town of Brundidge, Alabama, but a 13-foot rooster made entirely out of chrome car bumpers might certainly surprise you. Larry Godwin, a world-renowned artist who created this giant chicken, owns a gallery in the community of Brundidge, which is home to only about 2,000 people...
Strange Alabama- Unclaimed Baggage Center
Strange Alabama- Unclaimed Baggage Center
Strange Alabama- Unclaimed Baggage Center
If you've ever experienced the unfortunate event of losing luggage through an airline, you may want to check the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama. You can purchase all kinds of quality items at this unique establishment such as designer clothes, jewelry, and electronics...
Strange Alabama - Gee's Bend
Strange Alabama - Gee's Bend
Strange Alabama - Gee's Bend
Boykin, Alabama, informally known as Gee's Bend, has experienced some of Alabama's richest history which has ultimately led to more than a few marvelous pieces of art. Gee's Bend was given this nickname after a cotton plantation owner named Joseph Gee bought 18 slaves to the area in order to plant and sow his crops...
Strange Alabama - September Skirmish
Strange Alabama - September Skirmish
Strange Alabama - September Skirmish
Labor Day is already a distant memory to many but for hundreds of Confederate and Union Troop re-enactors, the holiday is another opportunity to remind Alabamians of the 'September Skirmish' that occurred during the Civil War. Each year, over 800 actors in authentic military uniforms stage daily battles with mounted cavalry and marching troops for those who have traveled from all over the country

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