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Urban Street Art: Flying Hippos

By Eugene Kim on May 4, 2010

We all know what will happen when pigs fly, but what about hippos?! This piece, by Muro, was seen on a building in Santa Cruz, Canary Islands. via unurth

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Eugene Kim is the Editor-in-Chief of My Modern Met. In May, 2008, he co-founded the website to create one big city that celebrates creative ideas. His mission is to promote a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.
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