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Mystery Photo

What in the world is it?

Mystery Photo



Is it a petrified tree? A Christmas ornament gone wild? The latest thing in lawn decorations?



Don’t peek at the answer until you’ve given this a good try! Then, scroll down a bit and the truth will be revealed to you.
























No, it’s a glass sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly, who created an entire exhibition of these sculptures for display at Kew Gardens in London, England. These amazing organically-shaped sculptures were designed to harmonize with the gardens. Would you like a glass tree in your backyard? No leaves to rake…but just don’t hit a ball near it or climb it!


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