The World’s Strangest Statues
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In 1992, out in Chile’s vast and desolate Atacama Desert, Santiago sculptor Mario Irarrázabal installed a striking sculpture of a left hand rising from the sand. | ||||||||
The massive, 36-foot-tall sculpture, constructed of iron and cement, reminds some viewers of the Percy Bysshe Shelley poem “Ozymandias,” which tells the tale of a fallen monumental statue of an arrogant king lying in pieces in a desert. The statue, commissioned by the nearby mining town of Antofagasta, has a mate — thousands of miles away in the Uruguayan coastal resort town of Punta del Este, a giant right hand by the sculptor rises from the beach, a “Monument to the Drowned.” | ||||||||
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Over the years, the U.S. airline industry has seen a lot of changes. Many airlines merged with larger carriers, while some went bankrupt. Take a trip down memory lane and learn more about these airlines that no longer exist. | ||||||||
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Souvenirs are a great way to embrace different cultures, support local artisans, and invest in your own memories. Follow these tips to choose meaningful keepsakes you’ll cherish for years to come. | ||||||||
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