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10 Crazy Christmas Gift Ideas

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Running out for ideas for Christmas gifts? To try and save you a bit of head-scratching, Hugo’s lined up a sackful of inventive and bizarre gifts.

Boyfriend Pillow

This one’s for the single ladies. Give them the gift of a man’s hug – without the snoring, rolling around in bed or random bursts of flatulence. Now they can feel loved and enjoy a good night’s sleep at the same time! Sultry-looking brunette not included with product.

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Teddy Bear Lamp

Is it a teddy bear? Is it a lamp? Whichever way you choose to see it, the Teddy Bear Lamp certainly adds a nice furry touch to a room as he sits quietly on a nightstand. Hugging bear/lamp to sleep not recommended.

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Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

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In frigid northeastern China, in the city of Harbin is hosting its 26th annual International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Massive buildings built of ice from the frozen surface of the nearby Songhua River, large scale snow sculptures, ice slides, festival food and drinks can be found in several parks in the city. At night, visitors who endure the bitter cold will see the lights switched on, illuminating the sculptures from both inside and outside. This festival open in January 5th, and will remain open until some time in February. Don’t miss this year festival! Collected here are several photos from just before the festival, and of the opening night.

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Birds or Human House? Guess Again

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Birds house or Human house? Answer is The Froschkönig Treehouse by Baumraum. In a small private garden in Münster this space hovers above a flat pool, framed by high bamboo stilts. The visitors reach the staircase across 3 natural-stone steps between water-lilies.

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The terrace, made of tatajuba-wood, rests on four stainless-steel stilts and is big enough to relax comfortable on it. Some steps and a small catwalk lead the visitors to the cabin.The curved cabin in the middle of the pool is covered with a zinc-sheet and lamellas of tatajuba-wood underneath. It rests on eight asymmetrical arranged stilts. Large curved glass at the gables and slim windows at the sides lighten the interior and give a bright and transparent look to the cabin.

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Amazing Sand World

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Sand sculptures are made using only sand and water. They can have almost any shape, size or form. It can be a castle, a human, animal, plant or a fantasy form - Sand world! Ephemeral in its nature, sand art is seen on the beaches all over the world. Sand sculptures are made by using only the natural materials. It is environmentally friendly and does not harm our  environment. With sand as medium you can create large sculptures in relatively short time with amazing result. Try it!

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Amazing Art of Painting Hyper Real Murals – By Eric Grohe

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Eric Alan Grohe was born in New York City in 1944. His professional career as a graphic designer and illustrator began in Seattle in 1961. In 1973, he was asked to design graphics for Expo’74 in Spokane, Washington. At this time, he began receiving commissions for his artwork, which have continued to grow in scope and size, leading to today’s large-scale trompe l’oeil murals. Throughout his 43-year career as a professional artist, Grohe has received national recognition for his work, which is now focused on painting figurative and architectural murals for clients throughout the country.

Now let’s take a look at his amazing realistic murals, and always remember to check twice before driving below a bridge in Seattle!

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Love Story – Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

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Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, one human and one vampire in the saga “Twilight” (respectively Isabella Swan and Edward Cullen), are two well-known actors. Robert Pattinson is also currently shooting for his next film “Water for Elephants “and Kristen Stewart in two films,” Welcome to the Rileys “and” Runaways. ” I remind you that thanks to melty.fr, you discovered that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart had dinner together a few days ago about this in the SoHo House restaurant in Los Angeles after their appearance at the AMC theater. Are they in relationship? icon smile in Love Story   Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

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