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5 Most Overrated Statues of All Time

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3. Jerome Duquesnoy's Manneken Pis "Brussels's Oldest Citizen" is what it is: A bronze, diaper-less baby who pees into a pool of water. We repeat, it's a little human going number one and that's not cool/interesting/cute/a fine piece of art. If you do fall into this tourist trap, you'll see what we mean. To ease the disappointment, tuck your tail in between your legs and eat a Belgian waffle at the nearest café.

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