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A mysterious alarm on a wall
A small screen and a round hole: it looks like a futuristic gadget. It’s actually a pool safety alarm. It detects gate openings and protects children and pets from accidents. Clever!
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A morning star in the bushes?
This strange, studded stick found in a garden is a little scary. But don’t worry: it’s probably a homemade metal sculpture inspired by Allium flowers. Just goes to show that recycled art can sometimes be confusing!
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A screwed tube near a garbage room
This large cylinder attached to the wall isn’t a lock, but a “Schlüsselrohr,” a key-lock used in Germany. This allows collection agents to access closed containers. Clever and discreet.
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