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Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Bend

Headline from KENS 5 San Antonio

The city has so far spent $1,500 on removing googly eyes from seven of the eight sculptures impacted, but some residents say they provide a fun, welcome boost.

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  1. The Columbian

    Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon (opens The Columbian)

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    PORTLAND — Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets and featured on

  2. The Guardian

    Googly eyes on Oregon city sculptures cause officials to be on the look out (opens The Guardian)

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    In Bend, residents have been getting a chuckle out of seeing the decoration stuck on installations in roundabouts

  3. KENS 5 San Antonio

    Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Bend (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)

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    KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description

    The city has so far spent $1,500 on removing googly eyes from seven of the eight sculptures impacted, but some residents say they provide a fun, welcome boost.

  4. KTVZ Bend

    Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art around Bend (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the Central Oregon city of Bend in recent months, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets and featured on a popular late-night talk show.

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