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All these weird sex items you could buy in Tokyo of the past.

In the early 1970’s, the Varosha quarter in Famagusta, Cyprus was one of the Mediterranean’s most popular and glamorous tourist destinations. The bright blue waters and beautiful sandy beaches were draws for such stars as Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Raquel Welch, and Brigitte Bardot. Population of the area grew to about 39,000 people, but by the end of 1974 the town would be conquered by Turkish troops, fenced off completely, and have a population of zero. Today the former millionaire’s playground resort still stands vacant and fenced off, guarded by Turkish soldiers and doubtful to open anytime soon.

Watch out for falling cannonballs. What you are about to see is a cannonball tree. They only grow in the Caribbean and if you are hit by one of its falling cannon balls you can die. Couroupita guianensis, whose common names include Ayahuma and the Cannonball Tree, is an evergreen tree allied to the Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa), and is native to tropical northern South America and to the southern Caribbean. In India it has been growing for the past two or three thousand years at least, as attested by textual records hence it is possible that it is native to India also. It’s rare, but also found in Bangladesh. Take a look. Enjoy.

Toy manufacturer Mattel organized an endeavor where the Guinness World Record for the World's Longest Plastic Toy Train Track was broken in Shanghai, China, on November 24, 2012. A plastic track for Mattel's Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends measuring 2,888 km made up of 13,769 individual sections spanning seven layers beat the previous record set in Odaiba, Japan, by 200 square meters.

Forget 50 shades of grey. Capturing some of the most well-known and established actors & musicians in the world, these rare photographs give you a candid insight into their personality – away from the big stage and bright lights of Hollywood. Their unique qualities and genuine character shines through in these, some of the most remarkable photographs ever taken of the rich and famous. Do let us know which are your favs by leaving a comment below!

So, your finals are coming up but you've been slacking. Or maybe you just really suck at math! Here's some snazzy ways to cheat and not get caught!

These items are not only awesome to look at, but they are completely functional and serve some kind of purpose. Just look at the keyboard grenade if you need proof.

Try to guess what it might be. It reminds me a maze.

Let's take a look at infographic that will tell how the Internet will change in a decade. What will be added, and people like the most in the Internet...

In the days of Art Deco perfume vials were not just packing, they were real works of art. Their unique architectural form, color and texture made people admire. Now people do not make these, everything is much simpler.

Over the famous Greek temple at Delphi was inscribed the motto, ‘Know thyself’. But according to Ben Franklin, this is easier said than done. “There are three extremely hard things,” he wrote: “steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.” To help you with this difficult task, here are ten details about yourself that may have slipped your notice.

How was it possible? A guy nailed a car key in the foot in karate class. Don't miss the video.

Recent news tells the tale of how George Lucas sold Star Wars to Disney for $4B, which he then donated to education in the USA. Here's what you can expect from Disney now.

Tired on your way to work? So are these guys. “Tokyo Compression” is an ongoing photo series by Michael Wolf that shows commuters pressed uncomfortably against or standing behind the sweaty windows of Tokyo, Japan’s overcrowded underground trains.

Artist Barry Underwood set up and stagged all the natural phenomenon seen on this gallery. With the use of a good eye and a nack for traveling, he set up what normally would be a natural phenomenon, with electrical lights.

Gwen Stefani is one of those blonde beauties that simply knock you over with their sense of style. She has a super hot attitude which she pairs with long legs and stunning retro outfits to look drop dead gorgeous. She rose to fame as a singer for the band, ‘No Doubt’ but did not stop their. This talented lady has also written some of her songs and designed some fashion-wear. When you look at Gwen Stefani Pictures you get an idea of her unique fashion sense.

With the weather getting colder, you're probably getting less and less interested in leaving your bed, apartment, or couch. So now's a great time to update whatever it is you wear when you do nothing but laze about and watch Hunger Games for the 15th time. Here are some ideas.

In 1965 the film Charlie Is My Darling, a documentary of the Stones, was released. The film has rare footage of the band and offers a behind the scenes view of the band in its process. It is kind of cool, especially since they all look so young!

Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse lives in the Netherlands and is what cool hep swing dancing cats call a 'lifestyler.' That is, she chooses to live in a specific period, down to the music and entertainment (in some cases.) Jo chooses to live in that precious era between the two great European conflicts we call world wars. Check out her cool old school life down to the record player and the bicycle.