The COD

A Curated Daily Digest of Oddities, Curiosities & Unusual Fascinations

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Spirits, Outdoor & Garden Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist Spirits, Outdoor & Garden Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist

Spirit Houses

Spirit houses, commonly seen in Thailand and in neighboring Cambodia, Laos, and Burma, are placed around the exterior of a home to provide shelter for spirits that protect the property and offer good fortune.

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Outdoor & Garden, Art Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist Outdoor & Garden, Art Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist

Tree Faces

Ever get that feeling that something outside is watching you? Add some curiosity to your woodsy wonders with these handmade tree faces crafted by artists from around the world.

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Outdoor & Garden, Animals, Gifts Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist Outdoor & Garden, Animals, Gifts Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist

Owl Pellet Dissection Kit

For ultra-curious nature lovers, this owl pellet dissection kit will allow you to safely investigate the remains of what owls swallow whole, which can be everything from small insects to reptiles, rodents, and fish depending on the species.

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