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Australia's famous 'Big Owl' statue draws tourists for wrong reasons
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Australia's famous 'Big Owl' statue draws tourists for wrong reasons

Popkin
Jun 09, 2025
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By giantowl - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link

Sometimes, a work of art doesn't go as planned. This artist had a vision of an owl, but they erected a different kind of sculpture unintentionally. If you drive by this owl statue, try not to let its silliness distract you. Keep your eyes on the road, folks.

The Big Owl is located in Macquarie, Australia. It was …

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