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Sabadell
A delightful surprise performance that recently took place in Spain has been receiving acclaim from around the world on the internet, and we thought we’d share the feel-good story with you. It’s all captured in a video clip titled “Som Sabadell flashmob” and it begins when a girl drops a coin in a musician’s hat on May 19, 2012, in the city of Sabadell, Spain. But what follows is no ordinary musical performance. Everyone who happened to be there was in for a real treat!
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Krispy Kreme releases new zodiac doughnuts for the Year of the Snake in Japan
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Tokyo Space-out tournament draws nearly 100 competitors, finds who’s the best at doing nothing【Video】
Japan’s new frozen sushi DIY kit – Great foodie fun, or cold-hearted abomination?【Taste test】
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
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