Wax museum revels in ridicule as critics lampoon its statues

A good roasting hasn't caused a meltdown at Boston's new wax museum.

Dreamland Wax Museum in Boston

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Thousands pelt each other in Spain's messy 'Tomatina' fight

More than 20,000 people have been drenched in red pulp after hurling tons of ripe tomatoes at each other in the annual "Tomatina" street battle in eastern Spain.

Photos: Annual 'Tomatina' street battle in Spain

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Turn back the clock and spend quality time in Iowa's Amana Colonies

As tourists wander through the Amana Colonies — their tree-lined streets bordered by 19^th century red brick homes and businesses — they repeatedly ask the same question.

Amana Colonies

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The tropical overwater bungalow turns 50

The overwater bungalow - that iconic symbol of the paradisiacal tropical vacation, standing in clear blue water on stilt legs - turns the big five-oh this year. The thatched huts, often outfitted with such luxury amenities as plunge pools and glass floors to better see the fish below, are a staple o...

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