About 90 competitors participated in the 18th Snuff World Championships. The goal is to sniff or stuff as much tobacco (5g container) as they can up their noses within 60 seconds to win. The contest was held in Peutenhausen,  near Munich. via: Metro, msn
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Volkswagen Spiced Ketchup
Did you know that Volkswagen produces its own Spiced Ketchup? It all began when the German automobile brand started making its own Currywurst sausage in the early 70’s. The sausage was only available for the employees and the visitors for Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg. In 1997, Volkswagen launched its ketchup with an annual volume of 20,000 bottles in the local market, and in 2009… Continue reading Volkswagen Spiced Ketchup
McDonald’s New Pretzelnator Burger
This burger sure looks good!! The Pretzelnator is a burger topped with ham and Italian cheese in a pretzel bun, sounds delicious?! The Pretzelnator is a part of the Mein Burger campaign for McDonald’s Germany, which employs crowd sourcing by getting customers to create their own burgers and put them up to an online vote. The campaign was launched to… Continue reading McDonald’s New Pretzelnator Burger
Miniatur Wunderland: Largest Model Railroad System
Located in Hamburg, Germany “Miniatur Wunderland” is the largest model railroad system and miniature community in the world. This amazing model is also one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country. On the 1.300 m² large layout, far more than a thousand trains, aircrafts, cars and ships move about throughout the day. It’s really like a… Continue reading Miniatur Wunderland: Largest Model Railroad System
Walkable Roller Coaster
“Tiger and Turtle–Magic Mountain” by German art duo Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth is a walkable sculpture shaped like a roller coaster. Visitors can stroll along the track (except for the loop sections). The 69 foot tall sculpture is located in Wanheim Duisburg, Germany.
Steve Jobs Tribute Made From 4001 Post-It Notes
A group of Apple fans in Germany created a portrait of Steve Jobs as tribute to him, using 4001 Post-It Notes plastered outside of the Munich Apple Store glass wall.
Berlin Festival of Lights 2011
Festival of Lights celebrates its seventh year in Berlin. Each year in October the German capital becomes the public attraction for millions of visitors. Designers from allover the world have put the spotlight on the city’s numerous landmarks and monuments, with spectacle of lights and color. The festival starts from 12th to 23th of October and… Continue reading Berlin Festival of Lights 2011
The World’s Largest Playable Violin
The world’s largest Violin is 4.28 meters tall, 1.45 meters wide, and weighs over 100 kilos. The record will be included in the Guinness World Records 2012 book. The Violin was made by twelve luthiers from Markneukirchen, Germany, a town that it is known for high quality brass and string instruments. Via Laughing Squid