Some new sandals have been created by an Australian footwear company so wearers can feel the same sensation as walking barefoot on a freshly cut lawn.

KUSA’s grass flip flops are made with a thick layer of artificial turf that looks and feels pretty similar to the real deal. The material occasionally needs to be fluffed but doesn’t require weeding, mowing or fertilizing.

“KUSA flip flops give you an extra layer of comfort. Comfort you can’t feel anywhere else (short of walking on real grass). Our unique Syn-Turf material conforms to and is naturally shaped by the individual contours of your feet,” proclaims the company website.

The sandals are currently available online from around $30.

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Love the feeling of bare feet on freshly mowed grass? Then these flops are for you.

The guys from LEGO have teamed up with Moleskine to create limited edition diaries, planners and notebooks. Each pad comes in ruled or unlined models and includes a LEGO bookmark, stickers, and an actual LEGO piece built into the cover. No word on price yet, but these products will be available in limited quantities starting March 1.

I bought two Moleskines last year (Classic and Reporter), with no idea on how I was going to use them since I do most of my writing on my computer. In a wired world, smartphones, laptops and tablets have become a virtual necessity for everyday life. But let’s face it: there’s something so beautiful about writing on traditional paper-based notebooks whenever inspiration strikes while riding the bus.

[Hat tip to PSFK]

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LEGO collaborates with Moleskine to launch limited edition notebooks

The video below has been making the rounds (we picked it up off Daily Picks and Flicks), showing Slovakian violist Lukas Kmit performing at a Jewish Orthodox synagogue in Presov.

Kmit was playing a beautiful piece on his viola when the all-too-familiar Nokia ringtone interrupted his recital. The musician paused for a while, smiled and then continued his performance with an improvised version of the world’s most famous ringtone, to the delight of an audience who broke into applause.

At first, I thought the video was a lame attempt at viral marketing by the Finnish telecommunications giant. But according to HuffPost, the incident was real. The clip was actually posted in July last year, but just now the netizens seem to have noticed.

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Slovakian violist Lukas Kmit riffs off concert-interrupting Nokia ringtone [VIDEO]

If you like watching people getting scared, you might enjoy this video.

“A snake charmer invites people to try charming some snakes themselves. Little did they know the snakes would be so charmed of hearing the music that they’ll jump right into their faces.”

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Snake Charmer Prank

If you’re a foodie and a Capcom fan, you’re in luck!

The maker of videogames like Street Fighter, Mega Man, and Dead Rising is opening a bar/restaurant in Japan, complete with game kiosks, a merchandise store and a Capcom-themed menu, including the brain cake, which is based on Resident Evil.

The Cap Bar is scheduled to open on January 25 in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

[Hat tip to Joystiq]

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Capcom-themed restobar to open in Tokyo

Volkswagen has released a sneak peek of its Super Bowl XLVI commercial featuring a group of dogs barking “The Imperial March” (Darth Vader’s Theme).

“The Bark Side” is not the actual Volkswagen spot that will air during the Big Game, but the German car-maker says the teaser will “all make sense” once we see their full Super Bowl ad on February 5.

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Dogs bark ‘Darth Vader’s Theme’ in Volkswagen’s promo for their upcoming Super Bowl ad [VIDEO]

Charlie Brown and the gang spoof the front cover design of Abbey Road, The Beatles‘ eleventh studio album and one of the most imitated album covers in history. But if Snoopy is supposed to be Paul McCartney (barefoot), shouldn’t he be behind Charlie?

[Hat tip to BuzzFeed]

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Abbey Road meets Peanuts

Here’s another great ad from LG Kompressor, which reveals a secret fiercely guarded in the fashion industry.

Thanks, Clarice!

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This vacuum cleaner is so powerful it can suck fat chicks into supermodels

European fast food chain Quick is rolling out three new limited edition cheeseburgers to celebrate the release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D.

The Star Wars-themed meals, which will be available from January 31 to March 1 in French and Belgian stores, come in three varieties: Dark, Dark Vador and Jedi. Yes, they’re calling it Dark Vador, and I have no idea why its name is misspelled.

The Darth Vader burger has a jet-black bun, the Darth Maul a red bun, and the Yoda sandwich has some chunky stuff, which looks like marshmallows.

I wonder if there will be a Jabba the Hutt version?

[Hat tip to FoodBeast]

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Star Wars-themed burgers coming to Europe

Check out this action-packed video from Team 2X, a Toronto-based entertainment company focused on bringing a cross-platform of martial arts, dance and acrobatics performance to film, TV, live stage and marketing performances.

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Ninjas + Lightsabers = Jedi Ninjas

If you’ve read or watched the news lately, you’ve probably come across some article, picture or video related to Thailand’s flood crisis.

Though waters have started to recede in some parts of the Southeast Asian country, the situation remains serious in the east and west of Bangkok. And after over three months of anguish, the people of Thailand have been forced to be creative.

Here are some photos from Thai Flood Hacks, a Tumblr site that documents the Thai people’s ingenuity in a time of natural disaster.

[Hat tip to BoingBoing]

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Here’s a blog dedicated to the Thai people’s ingenuity

Want to save a fortune? End your relationship!

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[Source: Drop Down Deals]

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See how much you can save by dumping your girl or boyfriend [INFOGRAPHIC]

Here are some suggestions for how to pass the time when you lost your internet connection. Me, I repeatedly click refresh.

[via Pleated Jeans]

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Things to do when the internet is down

The first ever Angry Birds store has opened in Helsinki, Finland, aimed at attracting numerous fans of the bestselling game to visit.

The establishment, which officially opened at 11:11 a.m. local time on November 11, 2011, is complete with a gigantic slingshot and shelves of egg-stealing pigs and furious, multi-colored birds.

But why Finland?

Because it’s the birthplace of Angry Birds and it’s where Rovio Entertainment Ltd., the game’s developer, still resides. The company plans on opening up stores beyond its home country, sometime in 2012, but for now, here are some photos for you to drool over.

[Photos via Facebook]

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Angry Birds opens first store in Finland

I don’t know what my friend was browsing last night but luckily for us, he stumbled upon this interesting video. The clip shows what exactly happens when you crack a raw egg underwater at a depth of 60 feet.

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Ever wondered what it would look like to crack a raw egg 60 feet underwater?