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Japanese woodworking with a Kanna can produce extremely thin shavings, sometimes thinner than a human hair. There are real competitions called Kezurou-kai, where craftsmen aim for the thinnest continuous shaving.

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This kinetic installation at the Sprengel Museum in Germany is physically linked to the Atlantic Ocean.

It features a buoy suspended in mid-air that moves in real-time, perfectly mimicking the oscillations of its "twin" buoy currently floating out at sea. It’s like watching the pulse of the ocean inside a room.

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A rare sighting of the Amazon’s Pink River Dolphin (Boto) playing in its natural habitat.

The Amazon River Dolphin, or "Boto," is the largest species of river dolphin. Unlike ocean dolphins, they have a flexible neck that helps them navigate through flooded forests.

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Boubou Niang is a Senegalese artist who creates stunning portraits using unconventional techniques

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The Picasso Moth (Baorisa hieroglyphica) looks like a literal piece of modern art

Found in Southeast Asia, nature decided to go full cubist with this one.

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Ancient Maya "Grillz": A human tooth inlaid with a jade stone, dating back over 1,000 years.

Long before modern cosmetic dentistry, the Maya were perfecting the art of dental bling. These jade stones weren't used to fix cavities, but as a status symbol for the elite.

​Using primitive drills made of bone or obsidian and quartz dust, ancient dentists managed to bore perfectly circular holes into the enamel without hitting the nerve. They fixed the gems with a powerful natural adhesive made from plant resins and minerals that has kept many of these stones attached for over a millennium. It's a stunning mix of craftsmanship and anatomical knowledge from the Classic Maya period.

Photo credit:INAH

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