Weird, Wacky, and Worth a Look
Here is a compilation of strange and unusual links and articles that relate to Arizona in some way. Strange poetry, dumb laws, unusual web sites...you'll find some wacky stuff here!
Arizona Pest Poem
A humorous poem about Arizona bugs and pests.
A humorous poem about Arizona bugs and pests.
Arizona-More Boats Than Any State?
A discussion of the claim that Arizona has more boats per capita than any other state. Truth or myth?
A discussion of the claim that Arizona has more boats per capita than any other state. Truth or myth?
Alice Cooper
This local resident and king of Shock Rock is not just another pretty face. Find out about Alice Cooper then and now.
This local resident and king of Shock Rock is not just another pretty face. Find out about Alice Cooper then and now.
Arizona Diamondbacks Bobble Head Dolls
Join me in my photographic quest to collect Arizona Diamondbacks Bobble Head Dolls.
Join me in my photographic quest to collect Arizona Diamondbacks Bobble Head Dolls.
Arizona Humor and Trivia Books
Here is a selection of books about the funnier side of Arizona. There are also some books about Arizona Facts and trivia included.
Here is a selection of books about the funnier side of Arizona. There are also some books about Arizona Facts and trivia included.
Arizona Sports Team Mascots
Here is a gallery of Arizona college and professional sports team mascots. Pictures of mascots are accompanied by mascot facts.
Here is a gallery of Arizona college and professional sports team mascots. Pictures of mascots are accompanied by mascot facts.
Can You Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk?
I tried to fry an egg on the sidewalk on a summer day in Phoenix, Arizona. Was it hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk?
I tried to fry an egg on the sidewalk on a summer day in Phoenix, Arizona. Was it hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk?
Chevrolet Corvette License Plates
Vanity Bob is passionate about vanity license plates. Specifically, those plates that have adorned Corvettes across the country and around the world. Here are nearly 500 of them.
Vanity Bob is passionate about vanity license plates. Specifically, those plates that have adorned Corvettes across the country and around the world. Here are nearly 500 of them.
Donkey Lawn Ornaments
Here's a collection of those little donkeys that people use to decorate the desert rock in their front yeards. Vote for your favorite!
Here's a collection of those little donkeys that people use to decorate the desert rock in their front yeards. Vote for your favorite!
Dribbling Basketballs
Joseph Odhiambo is officially noted as the world record holder for dribbling six basketballs simultaneously.
Joseph Odhiambo is officially noted as the world record holder for dribbling six basketballs simultaneously.
Flugtag Arizona
Wacky flying machines diving into Tempe Town Lake. Here are the pictures of the Red Bull Flugtag event held in Tempe, Arizona.
Wacky flying machines diving into Tempe Town Lake. Here are the pictures of the Red Bull Flugtag event held in Tempe, Arizona.
Haunted Places in Arizona
Here are some places in Arizona that are said to be haunted by spirits, goblins, good ghosts and bad ghosts. Find out more about Arizona's haunted places.
Here are some places in Arizona that are said to be haunted by spirits, goblins, good ghosts and bad ghosts. Find out more about Arizona's haunted places.
Horses of the Scottsdale Stampede
The Scottsdale Stampede consisted of 16 horse statues located all around downtown Scottsdale. See the photos of these whimsical horses made by local artists.
The Scottsdale Stampede consisted of 16 horse statues located all around downtown Scottsdale. See the photos of these whimsical horses made by local artists.
How Do You Spell Phoenix?
Phoenix and Tucson both made the list of the most misspelled cities in America. Find out where they ranked, and which others made the list.
Phoenix and Tucson both made the list of the most misspelled cities in America. Find out where they ranked, and which others made the list.
Kachina Doll
The best of them, and the majority of them, are products of the Hopi Indian craftsmen. Why, when, where did the inspiration come from? What do the dolls represent?
The best of them, and the majority of them, are products of the Hopi Indian craftsmen. Why, when, where did the inspiration come from? What do the dolls represent?
Mystery Castle
In south Phoenix there's a very unusual home built by a man named Boyce Gulley. His daughter still lives there, and you can take a tour.
In south Phoenix there's a very unusual home built by a man named Boyce Gulley. His daughter still lives there, and you can take a tour.
Personalized License Plates
Here are some personalized plates I've seen around town, with information about how you can get one, too.
Here are some personalized plates I've seen around town, with information about how you can get one, too.
Phoenix: An American Sweet Spot
Hershey has recognized Phoenix as one of "America's 50 Sweet Spots."
Hershey has recognized Phoenix as one of "America's 50 Sweet Spots."
Phoenix: How it Got Its Name
A bit of history, a bit of trivia, and some common misspellings.
A bit of history, a bit of trivia, and some common misspellings.
Tempe vs. Boy Scouts
Read about the controversy about Tempe, Arizona declining to support the Boy Scouts because of their position on homosexuality.
Read about the controversy about Tempe, Arizona declining to support the Boy Scouts because of their position on homosexuality.
Things You Won't Find in Phoenix
Many people have misconceptions about the West and the desert. Here are ten things that you won't find in Phoenix--some are good and some are not!
Many people have misconceptions about the West and the desert. Here are ten things that you won't find in Phoenix--some are good and some are not!
Tumbleweeds
Tumbleweeds -- are tumbleweeds dead? Are tumbleweeds weeds? Why do tumbleweeds tumble?
Tumbleweeds -- are tumbleweeds dead? Are tumbleweeds weeds? Why do tumbleweeds tumble?
Wacky Phoenix Photos
Enjoy these wacky, funny, and weird photos taken in the Phoenix area and submitted by About Phoenix visitors.
Enjoy these wacky, funny, and weird photos taken in the Phoenix area and submitted by About Phoenix visitors.
When It's Hot, You Need to Know....
There are things, some obvious and some not, that you need to know when it is over 100 degrees in the Valley of the Sun.
There are things, some obvious and some not, that you need to know when it is over 100 degrees in the Valley of the Sun.
World Record For Phoenix Athlete
A local Mesa man has worked his way into the Guiness World Records for spinning and dribbling basketballs.
A local Mesa man has worked his way into the Guiness World Records for spinning and dribbling basketballs.
World's Largest Kokopelli
The World's Largest Kokopelli is located on Hwy. 260 just off I-17 in Camp Verde, AZ.
The World's Largest Kokopelli is located on Hwy. 260 just off I-17 in Camp Verde, AZ.
Aircraft Boneyards
Where do airplanes go to die? This web page is an overview of the various aircraft boneyards in the desert southwest, with information on how to visit these sites.
Where do airplanes go to die? This web page is an overview of the various aircraft boneyards in the desert southwest, with information on how to visit these sites.
Arizona Family Adopts a Mannequin
"Our mannequin is model number J369W from Decter's "JR MS Collection," which was copyrighted in the early 1970's. The mannequin was patterned after a live model, and cast in fiberglass from molds which long since been destroyed."
"Our mannequin is model number J369W from Decter's "JR MS Collection," which was copyrighted in the early 1970's. The mannequin was patterned after a live model, and cast in fiberglass from molds which long since been destroyed."
Arizona State Symbols
Did you know that we have an official State Neckware and an Official State Amphibian?
Did you know that we have an official State Neckware and an Official State Amphibian?
Dumb Arizona Laws
No more than six girls allowed to live in a house? Some of these laws are very strange.
No more than six girls allowed to live in a house? Some of these laws are very strange.
History of Arizona License Plates
Gary Fox maintains a great web site incorporating his huge collection of Arizona license plates, along with the history of our state's licensing procedure.
Gary Fox maintains a great web site incorporating his huge collection of Arizona license plates, along with the history of our state's licensing procedure.
Journal of Prevarication
Wickenburg resident Jim Cook, Official State Liar of Arizona and Director of the Wickenburg Institute for Factual Diversity, tells us what he thinks about Arizona. Funny!
Wickenburg resident Jim Cook, Official State Liar of Arizona and Director of the Wickenburg Institute for Factual Diversity, tells us what he thinks about Arizona. Funny!
Squaw Peak Pots
If you weren't here during the initial controversy, you might wonder why there are some large pieces of pottery on the walls of the Squaw Peak Parkway. Well, they are there..er..because they're there.
If you weren't here during the initial controversy, you might wonder why there are some large pieces of pottery on the walls of the Squaw Peak Parkway. Well, they are there..er..because they're there.
Strange Things and Places
An Arizona resident has some photos of a huge frog, a weird skull, and some natural phenomena that he caught on film in Arizona.
An Arizona resident has some photos of a huge frog, a weird skull, and some natural phenomena that he caught on film in Arizona.
Stupid Motorist Law
This law was put on the books becuase of all the people who drive into areas that are clearly marked "Do Not Enter When Flooded" and then need emergency equipment to help them get out of trouble. The law isn't weird or wacky, just the motorists.
This law was put on the books becuase of all the people who drive into areas that are clearly marked "Do Not Enter When Flooded" and then need emergency equipment to help them get out of trouble. The law isn't weird or wacky, just the motorists.
World's Largest Kachina Doll
It is a sundial, and it is 39 feet tall. Wow!
It is a sundial, and it is 39 feet tall. Wow!