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    Elephant-Shaped House, And More Of The World's Wildest Houses

    Who says you have to leave the comfort of your home to see the world's most brilliant sights? Kick back and get clicking for the most fun (and affordable!) world tour you'll go on—without actually going anywhere. See all 10 Wild Houses at thisoldhouse.com!

    This Old House
    by This Old House

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    • 1. Pachyderm-Shaped Pad

      Margate, NJ: James Vincent de Paul Lafferty, Jr., the original owner of Lucy the Elephant, thought his whimsical design might lure property buyers to his nearby land holdings back in the 1880s. She didn't, but some 130 years later, she's still awesome! Read more about Lucy

    • 2. Beach House Party

      Venice Beach, California: This Frank Gehry-designed beach house seems tame compared to the postmodern architect's curvilinear creations for the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Read more about The Norton Beach House

    • 3. Teahouse Treehouse

      Chino, Japan: Architect Terunobu Fujimori designed this house for his personal use in 2004--and he may not see too many eager visitors, for physical reasons. The treehouse teahouse rests on two chestnut trunks and is accessible only by propping up freestanding ladders. Read more about Tagasuki-an

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