Strange isn't fictional anymore. Making that point are these places from around the globe that attract thousands and continue to remain popular with tourists. While some of these places have an interesting history behind them, many others are relatively new and will make you wonder why they exist in the first place. Be that as it may, these places are as bizarre as they are entertaining. World's largest artificial tree in Dubai That the environment is suffering is not news. There's plenty man has done that cannot be undone. While good effort is being made to lessen the damage, what makes this a bit strange is that we are now turning to a giant artificial tree in order to sustain an indoor ecosystem. The Green Planet is a new indoor attraction in Dubai with a rich ecosystem that contains 3000 species of flora and fauna with a huge artificial tree at its centre.

Prada Marfa, in Texas

Prada Marfa, a lookalike sculpture of the brand's fully functioning boutique sits near Route 90 in Texas. It was built in 2005 by artists Elmgreen and Dragset and showcases bags and shoes from that year's fall collection, handpicked by Miucca Prada herself.

Mother Shipton's cave

Mother Shipton's cave is a petrifying well in Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, England. The well looks eerily similar to a skull and this led to the urban legend that the well is cursed by the devil himself. It is said that whatever falls into the well - plants, birds, everyday objects - turns to stone. But by its very definition, a petrifying well is known to do exactly that because of high mineral content.