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A Statue Of Da Crusher: South Milwaukee, WI

The city of South Milwaukee is now home to a statue of a professional wrestler, which is pretty awesome. And fitting.

What A Time To Be A Hologram

Frank Zappa is back out on tour. Now if you’re scratching your saying, wait, isn’t Frank Zappa dead? Well, yes, but this is the era of hologram concert tours!

Someone put a traffic cone on Franklin Pierce

The road construction in downtown Concord has taken its toll on the Franklin Pierce statue outside the New Hampshire statehouse.

Ok, Which One Of You Took Chester Arthur’s Glasses?

The statue's right arm is up toward his chest, as if he'd been holding something in his hand. He had - until someone stole his glasses.

Oh, James: Garfield Monument, Washington DC

Here's a theory for you: of all the American presidents, the one most like British superspy James Bond is the 20th president, James Garfield.

The One, True Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home (Out Of Many), Dixon, Illinois

Of all the sites that celebrate the Gipper's Illinois years, Dixon deserves bragging rights, for having the one, true Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home. Out of a bunch.

Talking Tariffs Outside KFC: McKinley Park, Chicago

McKinley's statue is across the street from a KFC. But if you think it's weird seeing the President and the Colonel together, well, think again.

Lincoln’s Heart Will Go On: Union Square Park, Springfield

The statue shows Lincoln as he heads to Washington to begin his presidency, though at first glance you might think he's belting out his favorite Celine Dion number,

I Didn’t Know He Was THAT Tall: Lincoln “Railsplitter” Statue, Springfield, Illinois

And if you look at just his torso, you might think of him as a sort of funky 1970's type - give the man a zodiac-related medallion to wear and he'll get that night fever, he knows how to show it.

Alohomora! Washington Monument Square, Chicago

Washington's sword looks like a magic wand. Seriously, doesn't he look like he's about to shout "alohomora!" and unlock the heck out of some doors?

Soldier Lincoln: Dixon, Illinois

It's the only statue depicting the Great Emancipator as a young military man, looking out at the river and trying his damnedest to remember the commands he'll need to lead his men.

Thomas Jefferson is Waiting for a Bus: Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago

You just never know who you'll run into on Chicago's L trains, do you?