Whilst we hate to call anyone ugly, you’ll know what we mean when you see the photos below for before and after an amazing transformation with make-up. Girls, this probably won’t surprise you but the change will probably always surprise us.

See all photos for the Transformation from Ugly Duckling to Beauty

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Korean artist Paper Blue (that’s all I could find out) has an amazing fantasy landscape style. Check out the work below.

Via Magazine13

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Check out the skills of the all-male Japanese cheerleading squad The Shockers! How do you think it compares to the US girls?

Via Urlesque

Here’s a funny TV commercial for washing powder. A kid decides to cheat in his exams by writing the answers on the inside of his shirt. Watch the commercial to find out what happens..

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Sure, the Hong Kong skyline view from the Peak, across the harbour, has got to be one of the most photographed view points in the city. And the shot below looks no different. However, click on the link to see the full resolution version on Wikimedia and you’ll see a breathtaking level of detail….

Detailed Hong Kong skyline photo

Via Bibzee

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With Japan’s history of design, I was not surprised to read about the most minimal house in Japan, but to see it? It looks like someone drew it on top of a photo!

Perfect for an art gallery perhaps?

From Curbly via longnu

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A classic, but still compelling viewing as these “pushers” attempt to squash even more people into a busy train in Japan!

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You can’t beat the Japanese for *good* ideas..! Lingerie maker Triumph International Japan has unveiled a new concept bra designed to appeal to the hardcore female golfing enthusiast.

Called the “Nice Cup In Bra” the lingerie consists of a grass-green top that, when removed, conveniently unfurls into a 1.5-meter-long putting mat using both cups as holes.

The bottom half of the lingerie consists of a detachable pink skirt with the words “Be Quiet” printed in bold letters on the rear. When removed, the extra-short skirt can be used as a flag to encourage onlookers to remain silent.

According to the maker, the Nice Cup In Bra was created in response to the growing popularity of nude golf among females in Japan. (We’re afraid we’re lying about the nude bit).

Via Pink Tentacle

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Long-standing Akira fans have an awesome figure and bike to reward their faith. Set at the popular 1/6th scale, the aesthetic is smooth anime, whilst the bike has LED lighting all over the board.

Buy it at Sideshow Collectibles

Via The Awesomer

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Product designer Fumie Shibata has created a new concept for a luxury capsule hotel. Opening in Kyoto next month, each capsule will have its own computerised lighting system (by Panasonic!) and high thread count sheets as well as minimalist capsules, lockers, showers and a communal lounge.

Well, we’ve never stayed in one but should have during our visit to Tokyo so we’ve no idea how the luxury compares. But do you really sleep in such tiny boxes? Worse than coffins!

From TokyoMango

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