NFL Draft 2020 - Craziest Names

So, Joe Burrow went #1.  Eight receivers went in the first 35 picks .  There were no trades in the top 10 picks.  And Kliff Kingsbury has a really nice house.

But what we really want to know is, What were the craziest names among the 255 players drafted?  (Some pretty good hairdos and looks in here as well.)  Enjoy!


#30  Lloyd Cushenberry III
Pick #83: Denver Broncos, C, LSU
Comment:  Sounds like he should be running for local office somewhere
Interesting bio bit:  Starting center for every game of Heisman Trophy QB Joe Burrow’s career at LSU


#29  Sterling Hofrichter
Pick #228: Atlanta Falcons, P, Syracuse
Comment:  If anybody deserves a “III” after his name, it’s this guy
Interesting bio bit:  Working on a Masters in public health


#28  Tristan Wirfs
Pick #13: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, OT, Iowa
Comment:  And what, exactly, is a “wirf”?
Interesting bio bit:  High school state champ in discus, shotput, and wrestling


#27  Grant Delpit
Pick #44: Cleveland Browns, S, LSU
Comment:  Or a “delpit,” for that matter?
Interesting bio bit:  A New Orleans native, Grant’s family was displaced to Houston by Katrina (though they still kept their season tickets to the Saints)


#26  Matt Peart
Pick #99: New York Giants, OT, UConn
Comment:  Short, sweet, kinda rhymes …
Interesting bio bit:  Born in Jamaica

#25  Cole Kmet
Pick #43: Chicago Bears, TE, Notre Dame
Comment:  Short, sweet, alliterative …
Interesting bio bit:  Also played baseball for the Fighting Irish; father and uncle played in NFL

#24  Noah Igbinoghene
Pick #30: Miami Dolphins, CB, Auburn
Comment:  Announcers, I feel your pain
Interesting bio bit:  Father and mother were Olympic track and field athletes


#23  Albert Okwuegbunam
Pick #118: Denver Broncos:, TE, Missouri
Comment:  Twice
Interesting bio bit:  Middle name is Chukwueneka


#22  Laviska Shenault, Jr.
Pick #42: Jacksonville Jaguars, WR, Colorado
Comment:   A laviska, huh?  Can’t decide if that’s a Finnish dance, a Russian car, or a Polish pastry.
Interesting bio bit:  Was on the basketball team as a freshman

#21  Donovan Peoples-Jones
Pick #187: Cleveland Browns, WR, Michigan
Comment:  Heck, a simple “Donovan Peoples” woulda made this list
Interesting bio bit:  Had a 3.9 GPA in high school


#20  Lachavious Simmons
Pick #227: Chicago Bears, OG, Tennessee State
Comment:  Oh, if this had only been “Lascivious” instead
Interesting bio bit:  On his conference’s honor roll, with a 3.25 GPA

#19  Bravvion Roy
Pick #184: Carolina Panthers, DT, Baylor
Comment:  Now, is that Bravvion with one V or two?
Interesting bio bit:  Pronounced “BRAY-vee-ahn”

#18  Quez Watkins
Pick #200. Philadelphia Eagles, WR, Southern Mississippi
Comment:  Short for Marquez? Daquez? Shaquez?
Interesting bio bit:  First name is Terrance.  Quez is a nickname.


#17  Justin Strnad
Pick #178: Denver Broncos, LB, Wake Forest
Comment:  Not a typo!
Interesting bio bit:  Pronounced “stir-NAD”


#16  Antonio Gandy-Golden
Pick #142: Washington Redskins, WR, Liberty
Comment:  Gotta love those alliterative double-barrels
Interesting bio bit:  Liberty University was started by Jerry Falwell


#15  Solomon Kindley
Pick #111: Miami Dolphins, G, Georgia
Comment:  Dickens character?
Interesting bio bit:  Earned the nickname “The Big Fish” after serving as a lifeguard in his teens

#14  McTelvin Agim
Pick #95: Denver Broncos, DT, Arkansas
Comment:  Not to be confused with McAgim Telvin
Interesting bio bit:  3-year honor roll scholar

#13  Stantley Thomas-Oliver III
Pick #221: Carolina Panthers, CB, FIU
Comment:  State supreme court justice?
Interesting bio bit:  His high school coach was named Bink Waldrop


#12  Jerry Jeudy
Pick #15: Denver Broncos, WR, Alabama
Comment:  How come his nickname isn’t “Judge”?
Interesting bio bit:  Won the Fred Biletnikoff Award


#11  Ke’Shawn Vaughn
Pick #17: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, RB, Vanderbilt
Comment:  Hey, it rhymes!
Interesting bio bit:  Middle name is LaMonte, which does not


#10  Tua Tagovailoa
Pick #5: Miami Dolphins, QB, Alabama
Comment:  Coupla really bad Scrabble racks there
Interesting bio bit:  Tua is short for Tuanigamanuolepola (I kid you not)

#9  Mekhti Becton
Pick #11: New York Jets, OT, Louisville
Comment:  Hey, it almost rhymes
Interesting bio bit:  So big as a kid his family routinely carried around his birth certificate to prove his age when he played youth sports

#8  Kamren Curl
Pick #216: Washington Redskins, Safety, Arkansas
Comment:  It’s the misspelling of Cameron that really ices this one
Interesting bio bit:  Is an Okie from Muskogee

#7  Prince Tega Wanogho
Pick #210: Philadelphia Eagles, OT, Auburn
Comment:  You think he’s a real prince?
Interesting bio bit:  He is from Nigeria


#6  L'Jarius Sneed
Pick #138: Kansas City Chiefs, S, Louisiana Tech
Comment:  Evil villain name, if I ever heard one
Interesting bio bit:  NFL.com condemns him as “grabby and overly clingy down the field”

#5  Bopete Keyes
Pick #237: Kansas City Chiefs, CB, Tulane
Comment:  Like Bo-Peep, or like boppity?
Interesting bio bit:  Pronounced “BOH-peet,” but it’s a nickname. Real name is Thakarius.


#4  Cassh Maluia
Pick #204: New England Patriots, LB, Wyoming
Comment:  The two S’s seal the deal on this baby
Interesting bio bit:  His parents are Posi and Meli

#3  Kindle Vildor
Pick #163: Chicago Bears, CB, Georgia Southern
Comment:  I understand his folks were big readers
Interesting bio bit:  NFL.com praises his ability to “finds quality angles to pester the catch point”

#2  Lamical Perine
Pick #120: New York Jets, RB, Florida
Comment:  Rhymes with “comical”
Interesting bio bit:  Sadly, it’s actually La’Michal

#1  Quintez Cephus
Pick #166: Detroit Lions:, WR, Wisconsin
Comment:  As if Cephus wasn’t bad enough

Interesting bio bit:  Was once expelled by the Badgers for sexual assault

Meghan Markle – Five Clicks up from Trailer Trash?

Did you hear that one? Yup, some troll on MSNBC called poor Meghan that. It’s just the latest insult, though, from a very negative British press.

Personally, I think she’s charming and beautiful. I also support her and Harry’s brexit from the royal family. I mean, as a former British subject, I do appreciate the royals at times – when it’s done well, that is (Kate, William, George VI …). Boy, they sure do have some rotters though (Margaret, Andrew, the Duke of Windsor …), and generally come across as more than a little dysfunctional.

Now, Meghan has plenty of great qualities – charming, beautiful, smart, outspoken – but I was genuinely curious. What sort of stuff does she actually have in her closet? I mean, it’s probably not anything that any other normal person might be ashamed of (though there’s nothing normal about being a royal). But, is there anything there that the press could actually point to?  So, what I’m going to do is go as negative as I can, and see what I can find out there.

Career 

As you may know, Meghan Markle was an actress. So, unless she was Royal Shakespeare Company all the way, you know there’s going to be something there. I mean, actors and actresses have to start somewhere, right? And that means some roles and scenes that they’ll probably regret later, whether they end up as a duchess or not.

Sure enough, Meghan’s debut included a couple of soaps, including the classic General Hospital. Early non-speaking roles – that bane of all young thespians – include “student sitting on stage” and “hot girl.”

Even better, though, is her stint as a “briefcase girl” on Deal or No Deal. What is a “briefcase girl”? Well, as far as I can tell, it’s basically this particular show’s version of Vanna White.

As hinted at by that “hot girl” role, there’s also some risqué moments in Meghan’s career. Considering that she is indeed drop-dead gorgeous, that’s really not too surprising.

Among her 31 credits on IMDb, there’s one suggestive title, The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down. The movie is described as taking “you through a night of partying in L.A. Funny & somewhat outrageous, gives partiers helpful tips about which substances should not be mixed, how to approach potential hook-ups, avoid undesirables & basically have a good time without completely destroying yourself.” It is a TV movie, though, so I’m sure it’s pretty tame.

Less so, but still on TV, is Meghan’s simulating oral sex in a car, on Beverly Hills 90210. Oh dear! There’s also some pretty steamy scenes from Suits, the TV show she was primarily known for. And I have pictures!

Family

Poor Meghan’s career is nothing compared to her family however.

You’re probably aware that Meghan’s half African-American. That side, though, is squeaky clean, as far as I can tell. Par exemple, Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland, was a very elegant presence at the royal wedding.

Doria was formerly a makeup artist (for TV), yoga instructor, travel agent, and social worker. Now, I can easily see Kate or Diana doing any of these jobs.

Doria’s parents – Meghan’s grandparents – were a little bit sketchier. Though the mother was a nurse, the father sold antiques at a flea market. And one generation back, we’ve got a bellhop and an elevator operator. Seeing as we’re talking about the Jim Crow era, though, those were fairly respectable occupations for African-Americans back then.

It’s Meghan’s father’s side of the family, the white side, where the problems lay. In fact, she is estranged from her father, as well as her step-brother and sister, which actually pretty much takes care of everybody.

So, let’s first take a look at Meghan’s father, Thomas Markel Sr. Like Meghan’s mother, he too worked in TV, as a lighting director and cinematographer, and in fact earned an Emmy. He’s also a bankrupt, having blown $750,000 he won in the California lottery.

Most shaming, though, is his bid to cash in on his brush with fame, with payments from paparazzi, talk shows, and tabloids. He is most famous for criticizing the royals and asking Meghan for money. Finally, he may also have faked a heart attack to get out of going to the royal wedding.

Next come Meghan’s step siblings, from Thomas’s first marriage, to Roslyn Loveless. Roslyn says Thomas cheated on her, used drugs, was abusive, and guilty of neglect.

Roslyn seems to have her act together but, unfortunately, her children do not. 

Meghan’s step-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., is an alcoholic and two-time divorcee, and has been arrested twice, once for domestic abuse. He, too, has been critical of Meghan in the media.

The step-sister, Samantha Grant, is a two-time divorcee, estranged from her own children, wants money from Meghan, but is also critical of her (her purported book is called The Diary of Princess Pushy's Sister). To top it all off, she’s being investigated for cyber-bullying (of Meghan).

And, finally, we’ve got her cousin, Tyler Dooley, son of Thomas Jr. He sells pot in California, and is also reality TV show actor (cashing in on you know who).

Poor Meghan. Compared to these losers, she’s looking just as much a princess as Kate.

Sultry Sirens Gone to Pot

Yup, this is cruel. And, yes, I am fat-shaming.

It’s just like watching a car crash though. You simply can’t avert your eyes.

Especially if you had a crush on some of these lovely ladies back in the day. I mean, it’s not like I’m still the matinee idol I was back then either.

But still …  I mean, Wow!


Kelly Clarkson

I think we are all familiar with this one. Kelly was the winner on American Idol’s first season. She’s since had over 27 hits in the top 100, and sold over 25 million albums and 40 millions songs. Bet you didn’t know that she once turned down a scholarship to Berklee.

 

Sinead O’Connor

Even with a shaved head, Sinead O’Connor was a looker. She was also a little crazy. Her latest caper involves converting to Islam (and that after having been ordained as a priest 20 or so years ago). She’s changed her name twice, first to Magda Davitt and now to Shuhada Sadaqat.

  


Stevie Nicks

If you were a teenage boy during in the ‘70s and didn’t have a crush on Stevie Nicks, something was wrong with you. The lead singer with Fleetwood Mac, Nicks also had a pretty darn good solo career. Fun fact: Stevie met Lindsey Buckingham at a Young Life meeting. Fun fact 2: At 5’1”, Nicks was almost a foot and a half shorter than the 6’6” Mick Fleetwood. Fun fact 3: She is an ordained minister.

 

Grace Slick

It’s not too hard to believe, but Grace Slick started out as a model. She was the lead singer for Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and her first band, the Great Society. I was 
tempted to share the same pose from her younger days, but I rather prefer the contrast.

 

Ann Wilson

Is that a laced bodice? I love laced bodices. Ann and her sister Nancy were the heart and soul of the band Heart. Ann was the lead singer, Nancy the lead guitarist. “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” and of course “Barracuda” – great stuff. Did you know that the two were Marine brats (and that their father was a major)? How about that she grew up with a marked stutter?

 

Marianne Faithfull

Primarily known as Mick Jagger’s girlfriend, Marianne Faithfull also had a few hits and a few movie roles. In the early ‘70s, however, she ended up addicted, anorexic, and on the streets. A major comeback with the album Broken English helped her get back on her feet. Fun fact: Her mother was an Austrian noblewoman and related to Leopold Sacher-Masoch (author of Venus in Furs, and source of the term masochism).

 

Kate Bush

A quirky, very talented, and incredibly beautiful singer-songwriter, Kate Bush burst onto the scene with a #1 hit, “Wuthering Heights,” when she was 19. After a number of hit albums and songs, she retired from public life for 12 years in the late 90s and early 00s, earning a reputation as something of a recluse. She eventually returned to recording and performing, earning a CBE in 2018.

 

Linda Ronstadt

A versatile talent, Linda Ronstadt did rock, country, jazz, Latin, and light opera. She has earned ten Grammys, one Emmy, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ronstadt has sold over a 100 million, and sung on over, 120 different albums. She may, though, be just as famous for dating Jerry Brown (as well as Jim Carrey and George Lucas). Bet you didn’t know that she comes from a very distinguished Arizona family that dates all the way back to the 1840s. And on her mother’s side, she is the granddaughter of inventor Lloyd Copeman, who holds over 700 patents.

 

The Seven Wonders of Small/Boring Places

I’m sure you’ve heard of the seven wonders of the world – either the ancient or the modern version. You know, the pyramids at Giza, the hanging gardens of Babylon, the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal … that kind of stuff.

Well, were you aware that that’s now a thing, and is applied willy-nilly all over the globe? Yup, typing in “the seven wonders of” into Google will give you such auto-completes as “the United States,” “Oregon,” and “Sassafras Springs.”

So, let’s take a look at what comes up when we try to look up the wonders of our 50 states. 

Now, some of these are going to be pretty darn amazing. At the same time, though, not every state has a Grand Canyon, or a Golden Gate Bridge, or a Statue of Liberty.

In fact, if you’re state’s kind of small, or rather flat, or featureless, or just doesn’t have that many people, chances are you’re really going to have stretch a little to come up with seven. And that’s where the fun comes in.

So, basically, what I’ve got here is the most embarrassing claims to wonderhood I could come up with –  for states like New Jersey, or Delaware, or Indiana. C’mon, let’s take a look!


Alabama

Neversink Pit

"Neversink Pit, also known as Neversink Cave, is a limestone sinkhole with a 162-foot drop. Its fern-covered ledges and beautiful waterfalls attract cavers from near and far, which has led Neversink Pit to become one of the most photographed sinkholes in the world."

Comment:  Hmm, not quite as I had imagined


Arkansas

"Rate Your Melons in Hope"

For more than 35 years, Hope has grown record-breaking watermelons. That’s what all Southern states say, right? Well, this Arkansas city owns this claim. This tiny town produced 100-plus pound watermelons, as well as a watermelon water tower, a replica watermelon (that once held the world record) in the visitor’s center, not to mention a president of the United States of America (Hello, Mr. Clinton). The city celebrates this assertion yearly with the Hope Watermelon Festival, held every August. Starting in 1977, the event features seed-spitting contests, live music, games, watermelon activities and even arm wrestling."

Comment:  Camel rides?


Connecticut

Hopeville Pond

"Pack a picnic and enjoy a day by the water. A lake visit is an excellent idea in the summer, as long as you know how to look for toxic algae. They're a great place to swim, fish and relax while being surrounded by nature."

Comment:  Come for the picnicking; stay for the “toxic algae”

Delaware

The Lewes Canal

"When it comes to engineering wonders in Delaware, the Rehoboth-Lewes Canal holds its own. The Canal that cuts through the historic town of Lewes was first built in 1913, right before the United States was to enter World War I. Originally the canal was meant for shipping, to make routes from the Delaware Bay and Broadkill River down to the Rehoboth Bay quicker and easier. With increased investment in infrastructure, the commercial use of the canal was soon unnecessary. For the most part, the canal has been used for recreational purposes. In present day Lewes, the canal separates two parts of the city and is waterfront to many restaurants and parks throughout the town. If you're looking for an incredible feat of engineering that's as beautiful as it is long, you'll fall in love with the Lewes Canal."

Comment:  Right up there with Suez and Panama, I’m sure

Georgia

Providence Canyon

"A landscape resembling the American West earned Providence Canyon the nickname "Little Grand Canyon." Carved by erosion due to poor farming practices, the canyons offer a fascinating look at the colorful history and geology of south Georgia. Backpackers explore the canyon inside and out along a challenging 7-mile trail that leads to six primitive campsites."

Comment:  Grand Canyon: millions of years of geological formation / Providence Canyon: poor farming practices

Illinois

"If you're looking for a beach in Illinois, you'll want to check out Illinois Beach State Park. There, you will find 6.5 miles of sandy shoreline against Lake Michigan. The views are beautiful, and it truly can look like the Caribbean sometimes."

Comment:  Sure, whatever you say

Indiana

The Miller House

"This respendent midcentury-modern gem has attracted architecture aficianados from all over the country since opening to the public in 2011. Reservations required."

Comment:  Hey, it’s respendent!

Iowa

"Catch sunset at Bellevue State Park, and then head over to Flatted Fifth's BBQ for a memorable meal."

Comment:  Hard to say which is more memorable, the park or the BBQ

Kansas

Big Well

"At 32 feet wide and 109 feet deep, it is indeed a very big well, though despite its claim the Big Well isn’t quite the largest hand-dug in the world. The Pozzo di S. Patrizio or St. Patrick’s Well, built in 1527 in Orvieto, Italy is, at 42 feet by 200 feet, larger. The Big Well is certainly the largest hand-dug well in the US.

The residents of Greensburg have long been proud of their well, recently named one of the eight wonders of Kansas, but maintaining it hasn’t always been easy going. The well was a popular stop from 1939 to the present, with millions buying the two-dollar ticket to take a journey down into the well and throwing a coin, shoe, or other lucky items into the bottom.  In 1956 the well celebrated its one millionth visitor. In the ’90s the town hired divers to clean the bottom of the well and many things were found such as shoes, eyeglasses, chewing gum and approximately $1,200 in coins. But by the 1990s it seems that the well’s supply of tourists had dried up.

Even worse, in 2007 a tornado destroyed almost the entire town, including the Well’s visitor center, leaving only a few buildings and, of course, the well itself."

Comment:  I'm not sure there's anything I can add here that hasn't already been said

Kentucky

The Pinnacles and Indian Fort Mountain Trail in Berea

"This beautiful part of Kentucky’s nature is part of the Berea College Forest, which has been providing Madison County with water and wood since 1898. It is among the oldest “managed” private forests in the U.S. This beloved area in Berea allows nature lovers to really get out and enjoy the view and the tranquility of the area. Residents consider the majestic beauty in this area to be one of the greatest perks of living in the community."

Comment:  Be sure to bring your own carving knife!


Louisiana

Backbone Trail in Kisatchie National Forest

"A 7.6 mile trail that cuts right through the heart of one of the largest and most majestic wilderness areas in Louisiana. Home to rare hills and a large swath of longleaf pine forest, reminding residents of the days when these forests spanned millions of acres throughout the southeast."

Comment: Flat, muddy, and undoubtedly buggy


Maine

Mystical Rangeley Lake

"The town of Rangeley is almost exactly halfway between the equator and the North Pole. As a result, many people report "otherworldly" activity while being there."

Comment:  And that's about as mystical as you can't get, folks

Maryland

Cunningham Falls

"Maryland's highest cascading waterfall is a neat place to visit year-round. It is definitely one of the most unique waterfalls in the U.S."

Comment:  And what makes it so unique, you might ask?


Massachusetts

Bash Bish Falls, Mt. Washington

"Unless you’ve been, you really can’t imagine how awesome this waterfall is. Plummeting almost 200 feet into a crystal-clear pool at its base, Bash Bish Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state. The cascade splits into two twin streams that drop in an 80-foot "V," which means that you’ll feel like you’re getting two waterfalls for the price of one. The falls are hidden away in a shady grove of hemlock trees next to the Mount Washington State Forest, but are an easy hike from the parking area."

Comment:  You really had to be there

Michigan

Belle Isle

"This 982-acre park situated on the Detroit River is truly a natural phenomena as it's the largest city-owned island park in the country (even though the state manages it)."

Comment:  Well, then that's completely bogus then, isn't it?

Minnesota

Foshay Tower

"The Foshay Tower was the first skyscraper built in the state of Minnesota and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis from 1929-1971." Currently, you can visit the museum as well as look out on the observation deck at the city of Minneapolis.  Check out their website for hours, and directions!"

Comment:  Or, alternatively, you can look up at the other, much, much taller buildings


Missouri

Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

"Johnson’s Shut-Ins is a Missouri State public recreation area covering 8,647 acres on the East Fork Black River in Reynolds County. In warmer weather you can play in the shallows of the East Fork of the Black River, but this time of year is a great time to hike a trail that shows you 1.4 billion years of geologic history or to go horseback riding on a beautiful mountain trail."

Comment:  Are these the Johnsons?  And why are they shut in?


New Hampshire

Moore Dam, Littleton

"New Hampshire's biggest dam was created in 1956 by flooding two towns, one in New Hampshire and one in neighboring Vermont. The reservoir created by the dam covers more than 3,000 acres and has become a popular spot for fishing."

Comment:  Hoover it ain’t


New Jersey

High Point

"The highest point in New Jersey, High Point is part of the Kittatinny Mountain Range. The views are incredible on a clear day."

Comment:  I’m hoping this was not a clear day


North Dakota

Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex

"When you think of the 7 Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza may come to mind and certainly is one of the most well-known and popular wonders. North Dakota, surprisingly, has a sort of pyramid of its own (and no, it wasn't made for a hotel or tourist attraction). This unusual and almost creepy-looking pyramid structure is known as the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex, and while it had an important original purpose, it was only in operation for a few days before being shut down and left to stand where it is near Nekoma, North Dakota. It was created as a place to detect and deter missiles of the Cold War. The pyramid itself is actually a huge radar. Today, the site is completely abandoned, but the lofty concrete pyramid remains - and this is only showing what is on the surface, beneath the ground there is a ton more hidden to this place."

Comment:  A hidden gem!

Ohio

Oak Openings

"Close to Toledo you’ll find what’s considered to be Ohio’s rarest ecosystem (and one of the world’s rarest ecosystems) where rare plants and animals, oak forests, sand dunes, savannas, tall-grass prairies and swamp forests all thrive in harmony—and it will truly make you feel like you’re not in Ohio anymore."

Comment:  You do know those are pine trees, right?


Pennsylvania

Losh Run Box Huckleberry

"It might sound strange to have a single plant on this list of natural wonders of Pennsylvania. However, the Losh Run Box Huckleberry deserves to be on this list. Located along Route 322 in Perry County, PA, and nearly destroyed by the construction of the highway, the plant is considered to be one of the oldest living organisms in the world, estimated to be over 13,000 years old.

Before the roadway was widened, this plant covered over a square mile of ground, rising only about a foot off of the forest floor. Today, it still survives, but in smaller patches.
The Losh Run Box Huckleberry is located entirely on private property. However, it is possible to visit the nearby Hoverter and Sholl Box Huckleberry Natural Area, which is home to a box huckleberry estimated to be over 1,000 years old."

Comment:  Funny, it doesn’t look that old


Rhode Island

Stepstone Falls, West Greenwich

"This series of waterfalls may not be big, but they are distinctly beautiful. Visit the Arcadia Management Area to find them. The falls drop over a series of short rocky ledges for approximately 100 feet. Each step aids in building this sweet little natural wonder. Find the natural area at 260 Arcadia Rd., Hope Valley, RI 02823."

Comment:  Emphasis on “not big”


South Carolina

Healing Springs

"The healing properties in the water from this natural spring, called God's Acre Healing Springs, have long been touted as having a super power to naturally heal whatever ails you. Plus, it just tastes good! People drive hundreds of miles to restock their water supply from this healing spring in South Carolina."

Comment:  So, Marienbad it's not

Vermont

Floating Bridge

"The first bridge on this site was erected in 1820. It was built this way because the lake is too deep for traditional pilings. The seventh bridge was closed to traffic and torn down in 2008 for replacement due to failure of its floatation system, which was based on foam-filled barrels."

Comment:  I'm not totally sure if this one is floatating too well


Virginia

Foamhenge

"Just one mile from Natural Bridge sits another of Virginia's wonders. Why travel all the way to England when you can admire a complete replica of Stonehenge right here in Virginia? Artist Mark Cline created this masterpiece entirely out of foam which has been painted to resemble Stonehenge. The result is every bit as majestic as the real thing."

Comment:  Every bit