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1. Beer Ring Kawaii Cute Japanese Beer Ring by SouZouCreations on Etsy. One of many amazing, gravity-defying rings from this seller.

PAMUKKALE 1 The strange and weirdly beautiful terraced pools of Pamukkale have been appreciated for over two millennia and yet still remain a little known wonder of the world. Thousands of years ago earthquakes, which are common in Turkey, created fractures that allowed powerful hot springs to bring water rich in calcium carbonate to the surface.

1. Swimming Pool Balcony Architects have made a splash with a bold design for new towers in Mumbai featuring swimming pools enclosed in glass instead of balconies. Known as Aquaria Grande, the 37-story skyscrapers were the result of a collaboration between Hong Kong based architect, James Law, and Indian real estate company, Wadhwa Group. The complex will have 200 apartments, three levels of car parking, a gym and sauna.

Biggest technology flops of 2012 The fallout from these embarrassing setbacks will carry over well into the new year. Microsoft, Apple, and more...

So, you say the world is ending... Over 500 members of a sect that also claims Jesus has reappeared as a woman are held. Forced conversions...?

New York - Saranac Lake 1 Where Art, Health and History meet in the wilderness of the Adirondack Mountains. The village of Saranac Lake lies in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. In addition to being surrounded by countless beautiful mountains, lakes and rivers, Saranac Lake is a historical, cultural and artistic hub of the Adirondack region. Nestled between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid, it is just over two and a half hours from Albany, NY, Burlington, VT and Montreal, Canada. As one of the Adirondack’s premier year-round destinations, Saranac Lake is host to a variety of fantastic events.

They're still books – only a bit changed. All these books were transformed into visual art, but still they're books. American artist and mathematician with a strange name, Robert The, has made bizarre creations from books for many years. His art works are stored in many private collections and are exhibited in modern museums.

Lanikai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii - Amazing Places 1 Lanikai beach is one of Hawaii's most picturesque beaches with fine white sand and excellent swimming year-round thanks to an offshore reef that keeps the water calm. The beach is ideal for small children and those who dont like to contend with waves. Less than a mile offshore are two small islands (bird sanctuaries) that one can kayak to.

The latest and greatest in bow tie design for those who love to gamble and look positively dapper while doing so? The Andre 3000. Each Bow Tie is individually assembled by hand, so each customer will have their own unique piece.

Venice, Italy (The Most Romantic Place) 1 Venice is a city in northeast Italy sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. It is located in the marshy Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. The city and lagoon are listed as World Heritage Sites.

Flavorlopes are a great new line of lickable, scented & flavored envelopes (that come with coordinating notecards) created by a California-based husband & wife team. Flavorlopes currently come in five fruity flavors: cherry, grape, orange, apple, and strawberry. They also will soon offer “Seasonal Lopes” in flavors like candy corn, egg nog and ginger bread.