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Heineken bottle Christmas Tree
As seen on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China.
(via Boing Boing (via Inhabitat (via Recyclart (via Chine Informations))))
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Forty-something, married, with two kids. I generally prefer the English styles - ESB, IPA - but am willing to try just about anything. You can reach me at al@hop-talk.com.
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about 4 months ago - 2 comments
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about 7 months ago - 1 comment
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Kalik
about 8 months ago - No comments
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