Red Hulk Statue from Marvel Comics Defaced Several Times Outside Gym in West Hollywood
The Hulk statue took quite a hit. This week, a skateboarder aggressively attacked a life-size Red Hulk statue outside a gym on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip. This incident is just the latest in a troubling trend of vandalism directed at the statue. According to Rocco Carlo DiStefano, the owner of The Lab Athletic Club in […]
Life-size statue of Seve Ballesteros taken from his hometown
Spanish officials have reported that a life-size statue of Seve Ballesteros, located in his hometown, has been stolen. This statue, which commemorates Ballesteros’ win at the 1984 British Open Championship at St. Andrews, was unveiled in 2009. Sadly, Ballesteros passed away in 2011 at the age of 54 due to a brain tumor. The town […]
Archaeologists discover ancient bathtub and statue pieces in the ruins of Ephesus, Turkey
A fascinating archaeological find has emerged in Ephesus, a historic Turkish city where the apostle Paul preached. This discovery was reported by Ankara’s state broadcaster, Anadolu Agency, on December 12. Ephesus is notably one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. The excavations revealed a Roman marble bathtub alongside fragments of a […]
Mayor of Panama Removes Statue of ‘Chinese-Panamanian Friendship’
On Sunday, the Chinese embassy in Panama voiced “deep regret, strong indignation, and firm opposition” regarding the recent demolition of a Chinese monument in Arraijan. The embassy stated that this action “trampled” the collective feelings of the Chinese community in Panama and “severely hurt” their friendly sentiments towards the Panamanian people. The demolition occurs amid […]
‘Home Alone’ actor Daniel Stern creating statue of famous scene for house owners
The Wet Bandits are back in the spotlight. Daniel Stern, known for his role in “Home Alone,” has been hired to create a statue honoring one of his most memorable scenes for the new owner of the iconic house from the movie. “I received a call from the homeowner,” said Stern, at 68 years old. […]
Famous Rocky Balboa statue might be returning to its spot on the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Rocky Balboa Returns to His Place Rocky Balboa is making a comeback, and it’s quite a moment for fans. The Philadelphia Art Commission recently decided to put the beloved statue of Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character back at the top of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where he became famous. The Creative Philadelphia […]
Treasure seeker discovers a nearly 1,000-year-old Jesus statue in a windy field in Norway.
Medieval Jesus Figurine Discovered in Norway Recently, metal detectorists in Norway stumbled upon an impressive portrayal of Jesus Christ—a golden figurine believed to be around 1,000 years old. The discovery took place in a grassy meadow on November 1 in Åndalsnes, a coastal town located about 420 miles northwest of Oslo. The statuette, dating back […]
‘Robocop’ Statue Installed in Detroit After Long Delay
DETROIT (AP) — RoboCop has officially settled down in Detroit. The 11-foot-tall, 3,500-pound statue has been attracting onlookers since it began standing guard over the city for the first time in nearly 15 years on Wednesday afternoon. Jim Toscano, co-owner of FreeAge, a film production company, noted that people braved the snowy conditions just to […]
Widow Wendy Pleasant, whose husband was killed by cows, outraged as council places bull statue outside her home
A widow is expressing her anger over plans to place a large bull sculpture very close to her home, just meters away. Wendy Pleasant’s husband, Malcolm Flynn, lost his life in 2020 after being trampled by a group of cattle in Northumberland. The couple had lived in a house near Leigh, Cumbria, for about a […]
A gingerbread Statue of Liberty received the spirit award in a bake-off in NYC.
Sweet Liberty! A gingerbread replica of the Statue of Liberty, standing at 2.5 feet tall and weighing over 20 pounds, snagged one of the five “Best Boro Spirit Awards” at this year’s “Gingerbread NYC: Great Borough Bake Off” exhibition, held at the Museum of the City of New York. Both professional and amateur bakers from […]