Quirk Collection

Adobe House - Mexico - Bake Ovens and Mules
A rather smart Georgian style sash window rather remarkably set into the wall of an Mexican Adobe mud brick house with a pair of bake ovens (and a pair of mules) in front. Date: circa 1910s

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) fledgling with head on side, Pantanal, Brazil. November

Picture shows a dog wearing trainers presumably belonging to the young boy on the left. Picture is obviously set up to be a quirky, humorous picture by Tim McGuinness for The Newcastle Chronicle

Montezuma oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) hanging upside down as part of a courtship display. Costa Rica

Wild Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops adunctus) swimming with a golden retriever dog (Canis lupus familiaris). Gubal Island, Egypt, Red Sea, Indian Ocean

Comic postcard, Man disturbed by duck on the beach - trying to forget about work Date: 20th century

RF- Konik Wild Horse (Equus ferus caballus) low angle close up of head. The Netherlands. July

Ripleys Believe-it-or-not - Anato Hayes - Odditorium
Ripleys Believe-it-or-not - Human Automobile Tyre - Wilber H. Roden ( Edema ) is inflated with an ordinary air pump to three times his normal size! Odditorium at The New York Worlds Fair of 1940

Mistaken translation of saying difficult English surnames Overheard on an Atlantic Liner Colonel Moses R. Hankey - " Theres one thing I kaant understand about your English way of spelling names

Ward V Quirk / Rowlandson
Description of a boxing match between Ward and Quirk

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"Embracing Quirk: From Adobe Houses to Dancing Birds" Step into the whimsical world of quirkiness, where unexpected encounters and peculiar sights await. In Mexico's enchanting Adobe House, bake ovens mingle with mules, creating a charming blend of tradition and eccentricity. Venturing further south to Brazil's Pantanal region, we stumble upon a burrowing owl fledgling with its head adorably tilted to the side. Its quirky posture adds an endearing touch to this already captivating creature. In the lush forests of Montezuma, witness the courtship display of the Montezuma oropendola as it hangs upside down. This avian acrobat showcases its unique flair for romance in nature's grand theater. A hilarious scene unfolds on a sunny beach as a dog sports trainers that presumably belong to a young boy nearby. The canine fashionista effortlessly embraces his own sense of style while bringing smiles to all who pass by. Diving deep into the Indian Ocean reveals another delightful surprise - wild bottlenose dolphins gracefully frolic in their natural habitat. Their playful antics and mischievous charm remind us that even in the vastness of oceans, quirkiness knows no bounds. Turning our attention towards humor once more, we encounter a comic postcard capturing a man desperately trying to forget about work while being hilariously disturbed by an audacious duck on the beach. Laughter becomes our escape from daily routines. On Okunojima Island in Japan, feral domestic rabbits roam freely and captivate visitors with their fluffy tails bouncing behind them as they explore their unconventional home. Quirky yet lovable creatures that add an extra dose of charm to this island paradise. The Netherlands beckons us next with Konik Wild Horses proudly displaying their low-angle close-up heads amidst serene landscapes. These majestic beings embody both strength and quirkiness simultaneously - truly mesmerizing.