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D-Day Landing Sites Then and Now Normandy Beaches in 1944 and 70 Years Later (30 Pics)

On June 6, 1944, Allied soldiers descended on the beaches of Normandy for D-Day, an operation that turned the tide of the Second World War against the Nazis, marking the beginning of the end of the conflict.

Today, as many around the world prepare to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the landings, pictures of tourists soaking up the sun on Normandy's beaches stand in stark contrast to images taken around the time of the invasion.

Reuters photographer Chris Helgren compiled archive pictures taken during the invasion and went back to the same places to photograph them as they appear today.

Japanese Zoo Creates Adorable Otter Exhibit (8 pics)

Keikyu Aburatsubo Marine Park in Japan was a pretty popular destination before this otter park but now the animal lovers just can't stay away.

Brutalist Ty Cole

Brutalist Ty Cole

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Flamingo Crutch Exclusive Covered with Leather

Flamingo Crutch Exclusive, just like its name suggests, it’s an elegant bended metal crutch covered with high quality leather. Designed in 2007, this flamingo arm wand finally gets its opportunity after 8 years, it’s been attracted many users, including an orthopedic hospital in England. The continuous form design provides better shock absorbing as well as self amortization, the ergonomic framework makes this crutch looks like an accessory, breaking negative perception of the product. It functions as an extension to your body, so it should be treated as a body.

Designer : Can Guvenir

Flamingo Crutch Exc. by Can Guvenir Design Studio