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July 20, 2009

Introducing the Panda Elephant

After the birth of one cute little panda bear last month, Thailand's national symbol – the elephant, wasn't getting much love. Determined to steal some attention back, keepers at the Ayutthaya-Elephant Kraal decided to take drastic action, painting five of their neglected giants in watercolor paint, then parading them before schoolchildren. While these guys are pure awesome, I can see animal activists all over this one. What are your thoughts?

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Art
July 13, 2009

Urban Street Art: Banksy in Africa

New works from Banksy have been spotted in Mali, Africa. With urban street art that centers around his surroundings, Banksy brings humor, cleverness, and keen observation to the table to come up with these brilliant scenes.

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July 6, 2009

A Sega Toy That Brings Fireworks Indoors

What better way to enjoy fireworks than from the comfort and safety of your own home? Sega Toys Japan is bringing us Uchiage Hanabi, a projector that displays “fireworks” on the walls and ceilings, with realistic movement and sound. Best part? You can create your own fireworks and program your own shows. Out August 1, list price will be $168. Here's a demonstration. This sure beats those glowing star stickers we grew up with.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.