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SFBatKid takes over San Francisco with Make-a-Wish Foundation

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Elon Musk bought $866k Bond Lotus sub and plans Tesla-power upgrade

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Terrafugia Transition flying car’s first public flight demos practicality

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Latest Anti-Aging Craze is Crazy: Snail Facials (aka Mollusk Masks)

If I had to choose between a blood facial and a snail facial, I’d rather choose to have acne. No, really. I just think blood belongs in a person’s veins and snails belong on the ground.

We’ve all heard about Kim K’s bloody vampire facials. Apparently, the newest beauty craze involves putting snails all over your face.

Snail Facial

The snails are placed on the person’s face, where they’re allowed to travel freely. As they do so, the snails will leave behind a trail of mucus that is apparently rich in anti-aging properties.

You can’t just get some snails from your garden, since it calls for a special breed of African snails.

The service was launched recently in Japan, where it costs approximately $243(USD) per hour. Yep, you read that right: $243. No thanks.

[via Geekologie]