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Gianna and Knut: Gianna Arrives in Berlin to Meet Her Polar Bear Mate
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Gianna's in Berlin, First Date With Knut Coming Soon!

Over a month ago, this pretty Polar Bear made the news as the future romantic interest (hopefully) of Knut the cute.
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Over a month ago, this pretty Polar Bear made the news as the future romantic interest (hopefully) of Knut the cute. Hailing from Munich's Hellabrunn Zoo, she's now on display in Berlin and ready for her love connection.

The 2-year-old gal will explore the enclosure of the world-famous bear, but they will not meet face-to-face until special measures are implemented. Knut's never encountered another animal since his mama cast him aside as a cub. A "canoodling fence" will eventually separate them, and if the sparks are there then this duo will join forces in one spot. Sweet.

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See more of Gianna learning the lay of the land when you read more

Casa Verde: schubLaden Furniture
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Casa Verde: schubLaden Furniture

What's old and alone is new and accompanied again when you throw Berlin-based furniture maker schubLaden (meaning "drawers") into the mix.
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What's old and alone is new and accompanied again when you throw Berlin-based furniture maker schubLaden (meaning "drawers") into the mix. The innovator creates one-of-a-kind storage pieces using vintage, unmatched drawers. Pieces range from small landing strips for around $720 to large consoles and office storage for around $4,000. Berliners can have bespoke furniture made by choosing for a large selection of drawers available in the storeroom, or bringing in their own drawers for something more personal. Recycling never looked so stunning. To get a peek at the collection, read more

Oh Snap! Berlin Kisses Its Past Goodbye
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Oh Snap! Berlin Kisses Its Past Goodbye

Former soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev kisses former communist East German leader Erich Honecker on a surviving portion of the Berlin Wall.
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Former soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev kisses former communist East German leader Erich Honecker on a surviving portion of the Berlin Wall. Artists have been asked to redo their works on the East Side Gallery as part of a restoration effort before the country marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall this November.

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Who Is "Zoo Cute" in Berlin?
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Who Is "Zoo Cute" in Berlin?

All my past joking aside, Germany has some famously furry zoo animals!
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Who Is "Zoo Cute" in Berlin?

All my past joking aside, Germany has some famously furry zoo animals! From Flocke (in Nuremberg) to Rosalie and Jasper (in Hanover), I can't get enough. However, first and foremost is Berlin — home of two zoo-mazing establishments, Tierpark Berlin on the east side and Berlin Zoologischer Garten on the west. I've gathered my top 10 zoo babies from this city as a fun finish to your Friday. Can you predict number one? Click through and see!

10. Raipur 9. Franzi 8. Antonio 7. Adolpho 6. Ernst 5. Inge 4. Paul
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Three Baby Hippos Play at Zoo Hamburg (Tierpark Hagenbeck Hamburg)
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Hamburg's Hungry, Hungry (Baby) Hippos Have Hairy Faces?!

I guess I've never seen a hippo that close up to compare, but look how hairy the face is!
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I guess I've never seen a hippo that close up to compare, but look how hairy the face is! This happy family lives in Hamburg, Germany – the babies, born in November and January, were the first to join the zoo in a number of years. OK, so maybe I don't know if they're hungry but they certainly seem thirsty and to love playing in water . . . see pictures below for evidence of splashiness.

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