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Japan’s Artistic Gas Tanks

Japan’s Artistic Gas Tanks

Perhaps we here in the States wouldn’t be so disgruntled about paying close to $4 for a gallon of gas if our gasoline tanks were decorated like the ones that can be found in Japan. Okay, that really would not make a difference. Though Japan’s troubled nuclear plants have hogged the spotlight of late, atomic continue reading…

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Real Locations Around the World Found in Video Games

Real Locations Around the World Found in Video Games

The world has a lot to offer—fantastic cities, historic landmarks and beautiful landscapes. Unfortunately there’s no way to see it all in one lifetime. Unless of course you play a lot of video games. Skip the long flights, crowds and learning foreign languages and visit the world with nothing but a joystiq and a dream. continue reading…

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17 Coolest Bus Stops Around the World

17 Coolest Bus Stops Around the World

Around these parts, you’re lucky if you get a bench. Thanks to Walyou, we now know that many cities take their bus stop design quite seriously! To make the lives of public transportation users easier, authorities and urban developers around the world have tried to improve the them. Some succeeded. Below we’ve posted continue reading…

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World’s Best Candy Stores

World’s Best Candy Stores

It’s certainly the perfect time of year for overindulgence, so this little list is appropriate. Travelers with a sweet tooth will enjoy Spot Cool Stuff’s selection of the 6 most interesting-looking, diabetes-inducing candy stores.

Candylicious – Dubai

This shop in the mammoth Dubai Mall is continue reading…

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24 Bizarre and Creative Phone Booths Around the World

24 Bizarre and Creative Phone Booths Around the World

We may not see a lot of them these days, thanks to mobile phones, but there are still plenty of phone booths in place around the world. Sure they’re not getting much attention from callers, but Walyou is giving them some love in this list of 24 Bizarre and Creative Phone Booths Around continue reading…

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Must See Winter Festivals

Must See Winter Festivals

Festivals and fairs aren’t only reserved for pleasant weather. During the coldest of days, it is very tempting to hibernate. But keep in mind the winter season has no shortage of fun outdoor events. Some of the best festivals celebrated across the globe happen during winter. Here are 8 reasons, courtesy of Journey etc, why you continue reading…

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Hello Kitty Theme Park – Japan

Hello Kitty Theme Park – Japan

For Hello Kitty fans, there is a heaven on earth now. Hello Kitty’s Kawaii Paradise is a theme park totally dedicated to Hello Kitty. Set in Tokyo’s Odaiba district, the 10,000-square foot attraction is being called an indoor theme park. Unfortunately it seems too small to operate any major rides. Attractions include Hello Kitty cartoons continue reading…

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50 Unique Buildings

50 Unique Buildings

Sure you’ve read this headline 150 times before, but this list by gBlog includes some buildings we’ve never seen before (and of course, some that we already have). So while most of us are familiar with the Basket Building in Ohio or the Dancing Building in Prague, we’re pretty sure that this list features several continue reading…

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