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In 1967, an Australian man built a house from discarded glass bottles; today, it is a mining museum
Built in 1967 by Tex Moeckel, the Bottle House in Lightning Ridge is constructed from discarded glass bottles. The structure has become a tourist attraction and a museum showcasing local opal-mining history and vintage bottles. Initially serving as part of a miner's camp, it reflects the area's long mining heritage. Visitors can explore various artefacts linked to opal mining and local history within the museum.
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