SECRET POOL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers. The 11x5ft pool, located in south-eastern California, was built by Austrian visual artist Alfredo Barsuglia. The free retreat includes a solar-powered filter and chlorination system, but visitors face a challenge if they want to take a dip.

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AMAZING AERIAL PATTERNS

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NERVOUS SQUIRREL

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CHEETAH HUNT

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ANCIENT ABANDONED WEBSITES THAT STILL WORK TODAY

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ADORABLE BEAR CUBS SHARE A HUG

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HIS BAIT WAS SEALED

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Korean Mass Games

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CAMOUFLAGED NORTHERN POTOO BIRD IS A MASTER OF DISGUISE

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MINI WONDERS OF THE WORLD

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RIVET-ING ALL WOOD TOWER

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