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In true Japanese fashion, the three officers went above and beyond to ensure this family of ducks made it safely across the street.
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Passersby witness frightening scene as it happens.
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Clever design even takes into account how to keep you entertained during those long, lonely nights.
Single-person sleeping areas connected by a common space give you a living room in the great outdoors.
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