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Stay as warm as a momonga with winter loungewear designed to make you look cute and cosy at the same time.
Any dog that thinks it can swipe a duck’s paddling pool is in for a honking great lecture.
This cute pet rodent has a whale of a time with a simple floor chair, and we do too just from watching it!
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People in Japan are going crazy for this dish and the best thing about it is you can make it at home too!
Not only do they look cute, they also feature a clever tie design that’s been used in traditional Japanese furoshiki textile art for centuries.
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