This is unexpected... like squirt from an aggressive grapefruit.
~ Earl Derr Biggers
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I was driving around and came upon this castleland. I wanted to drive through it. It looked like there were some interesting things there. It was some sort of housing development. The castle and knight things were not things I had anticipated seeing as I was roving around Iowa.
But I didn't go in there. I can't remember if there was a sign that said I shouldn't. Not that I always abide by those signs. I can't remember if someone drove by and looked at me like, "Don't even think of going in there." (I know that look).
I do remember I was listening to a This American Life story about a girl who was falsely accused of murder and it ruined her life. So maybe I was a little more attuned to following rules than I might have otherwise been.
Anyway, surprises are fun.
Except for the ones that are not. Those kind are terrifying.
