These lovely Lithuanian innovations are guaranteed to teach you more about the eastern European nation than any old history class could -- I guarantee it.
To truly know a country requires more than just knowing where it is on a map and what its capital is. You need to know the people, places and things that make that country tick. These lovely Lithuanian innovations give you the lowdown on everything Lithuanian, from their inventions to bizarre beauty pageants.
24 Lovely Lithuanian Innovations
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Anime Geishas
Natalie Shau's Gothic Girls Have a Beautiful Darkness
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Odd Pageants
Miss Longest Hair
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Lavish Ruffle Fashion
Vogue Turkey March 2010 is Full of Flouncy Fashions
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Bizarre Theme Parks
The Isgyvenimo Drama Soviet Bunker
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Architecture Meets Fashion
Zaha Hadid Shoe Design
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Company Wants to Trademark Pizza Scent
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Bendable Trikes
Mantas Palaima's 'Velorian' Recumbent Three-Wheeler is Ideal for Urban Areas
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Modern Cabin Architecture
G.Natkevicius and Partners' Modern Design for the Kaunas Residence
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Toasty Loafers
The Bread Shoes are Not Made for Hiking
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Jigsaw Carpets
'Imperial' Tiles Add Imagination to Your Space
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Powerfully Fragile Digitalized Art
Classic Images Get a Dark Twist
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Torn Nipples To Target Mothers
Garmastan Lotion Ads
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Freaky Fairytale Digi-Art
The 'Alice in Wonderland'-Inspired Work of Natalie Shau
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Spherical Oceanic Oases
Domantas Stukas Designs Awe-Inspiring Island Architecture
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Fruit-Inspired Furniture
Rocking Banana Sofa for Saloni 2009
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Multi-Hued Hairtography
Another Magazine ‘Chromatics' Spread for Spring 2010
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Guerrilla Sacred Sites
Lithuania's Hill of Crosses
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Controversial Color Resorts
The Olialia Fantasy Island in Maldives is Exclusive to Blondes
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Banknote Architecture
Lithuania's Office Center 1000
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Unknown Insect Discovery on eBay
Dr Richard Harrington's Discovery
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Four-Legged Pageants (UPDATE)
Goat Beauty Contest in Lithuania Marks 640th Anniversary of Ramygala
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Europe Ditches Landlines
Almost 1 in 5 Rely on Mobiles
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Time-Stealing Cats
Kristina Sabaite Lets Animals Run Wild in Her Illustrations
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Baby Racing
International Child Protection Day Event
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Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Temporary Luxury Brand Installations
Burberry's Landscape Series Produces Site-Specific Art
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Legacy Brand Electric Scooters
The Lambretta Elettra Scooter Quick Charges in 35-Minutes
Illuminating Magnetic Smartphone Batteries
The Moonside 'MagLight' Has a Six-in-One Design
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes
Lampago is an Efficient and Compact Two-seater Vehicle
Glowing Power-Free Lamp Designs
The 'NISSHOKU' Lamp is Cordless Yet Battery-Free
Inconspicuous Pet Furniture
Pilar Pirez Manfredi Designs the TAIPEI Pet Furniture Collection
Fireplace-Inspired Campsite Lanterns
The LEACCO Camping Lantern Has an IPX4 Rating
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Connected Off-Grid Walkie-Talkies
The 'LITO' Walkie-Talkie Works with Bluetooth Earbuds and More
Glamorous Camping Experiences
Volodymyr Hahonin Designs the LULU Glamping Experience
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Modernized Lantern Illuminators
The Ambientec MADCO Has a Cordless Design
Warsaw Interior Design Frims
Mazzani.pl Revolutionizes Interior Design with Artistic Functionality
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Miniature Endearing Souvenir Capsules
The Little Ghibili Museum Capsule Has Adorable Souvenies
Wooden Warm Light Collections
Lostine Adds Four Designs to the Modernism Lighting Capsule
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Iceland-Inspired Technical Fashion Collections
66°north Launched the Laugardalur Streetwear Line
Globally Influenced Perfume Books
A Perfume Atlas is Curated by LV and Jacques Cavallier Belltrud
Art Museum-Inspired Campaigns
Kachorovska's Latest Campaign is Located in a Ukranian Museum
Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Desgisn the Cat Cubby Desk Concept
Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables
SUNRIU Design's Tai Side Table is Sustainability-Conscious
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Sustainable Rabbit Litter Boxes
The 'Lavieloo' Bunny Litter Box Minimizes Mess and More
Minimalist Multi-Position Workstations
The Latitude Run 'Iļja' Reversible L-Shape Desk is Stylish
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Slow Living Decor Collections
Livøm Blends Scandinavian Minimalism and Canadian Design
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs
Eunsu Lee's Whistle Wakes One Up with "The Sweet Serenade of Nature"
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Commemorative Urn Designs
Marianna Jamadi and Menat Studio Create the Kunokaiku Collection
Earthy Sophisticated Lighting
Carmen Nash Designs the Folk and Flora Series for Troy Lighting
Electric Aircraft Batteries
Lilium Announced its Working with Ionblox on its eVTOL Battery
Floating Meditation Pods
Thilina Liyanage's Lakeside Meditation Pod is Geared Toward Yogis
Romantic Modern Lighting Sources
Graypants Designs the New Wick S Evening Light Source
Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections
Skall Studio and Kinraden Design the Levitas Jewelry
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The MAX LANTERN Has a Three-in-One Design for Campsite Use
Japanese Inn-Inspired Micro Apartments
La Tarta Piccola's Mae Prachasilcha Designs a New Apartment
Cylindrical Magnetic Tripod Lanterns
The SinHanker Telescopic Lantern Works in a Variety of Ways
Bamboo Smart Travel Guitars
Natasha's Travel Guitar is Inspired by the Yamaha Silent Guitars
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Minimally Sourced Decor Collections
Sabine Marcelis Designs the VARMBLIXT Capsule for IKEA
Compact Productivity Laptop Models
The MNT Pocket Reform Has a Mobile-Friendly Seven-Inch Design
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Staggered TV Station Buildings
Albania's 'Klan TV' Building is Shaped Like a Stash Of Film Reels
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Modern Totem-Like Vases
The SCULPT Collection by Lsa International Boasts Geometric Influences
Licorice Pop-Up Shops
Lakrids by Bülow is on a Mission to Make People Love a Divisive Treat
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Language Learning Tools
Transforming Daily Native Talks into Speaking 20 Languages Effortlessly
Japanese-Inspired Outdoor Apparel
LL Bean Presents its Dynamic Outdoor Japan Collection
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
Educational Linoleum Birdhouses
The 'ELVI' Birdhouse Educates About Sustainability
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Ethereal Lunar Wall Illuminators
The 'Luna Piena' Wall Lamp by Simay Tokus is Otherworldly
Industrial Design Electric Scooters
Unagi Presents the New Model One Voyager Scooter
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
Premium Kitchen Pranks
IKEA Invented "Eureka Spiritis" to Showcase Its Quality Furnishings
Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers
The Chaohu Natural and Cultural Centre Boasts a Hidden Design
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases
Ryosuke Fukusada and Ceramic Japan Design the WATOJI Series
Ethereal Light Designs
Peter Kovacsy Crates "A Sense of Wonderment" with Vestige for Ross Gardam
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Traditional Emirati Design Collections
Loreta Bilinskaite-Monie Designs the Tirhal Collection
Chinese Dynasty-Themed Footwear
LI-NING and Clarks Originals Launch a Through His Steps Shoe
Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions
Serhii Makhno Unveils the ZEMLYA Series of Ceramic Art
Mineral-Packed Seltzer Refreshments
Lithios Lithia Mineral Seltzer Comes in Three Flavors
Winter-Ready Technical Apparel
Charlie Constantinou Joins 66°North on a New Capsule
Hockey Culture-Inspired Collections
Better™ Gift Shop Pays Homage to Hockey Culture and Toronto
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Avian-Inspired Luxury Residences
This Hill-Top Costa Rican Home is Inspired By Bird Plumage
Water-Purifying Water Jugs
The Luvia by Jacob Shumaker is Inspired by Minimal Design
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Whimsical Vibrantly Decorated Apartments
Daria Vasilkova Designs a Quirky Apartment in Moscow
Minimalist Lantern-Like Music Boxes
The REUGE 'Onkõ' Combines Design, Music and Mechanics
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Modern Civic-Inspired Fountains
Lily Clark Unveils the New Loop Fountain with Tranquil Energy
Fried Noddle Burger Patties
Burger King Lithuania Just Added a New Mac & Cheese Burger
Stunning Nature-Inspired Tablescapes
Seedlip Taps Social Studies for its New Tablescape Kit
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
Renovated Historic Design Complexes
Studio Seilern Architects Transforms the Boksto 6 Building
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Jacquard Textile Design Exhibitions
Kutsaa Saksi Unveils In The Borderlands in Helsinki
Giveaway Exhibitions
Paola Navone's Take It or Leave It Exhibition Pushes Boundaries
LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations
Prague's Airport is Getting a Sustainable and High-Tech Update
Ornate Bullion Apparel
Uniqlo Announces New Collaboration with Marimekko for New Collection
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders
Charles Kalpakian Designs Candleholders with Eldvarm
Polish-Inspired Colorful Glass Vessels
FOLK Collection by LSA International is Eye-Catching
Fruit-Forward Finnish Liqueurs
Lingoncello Offers an Alternative to Traditional Limoncello
Levitating Dynamic Ring Lamps
Inovaxion Designs the Levitos Ring Lamp with Various Functions
Community-Supporting Prize Funds
The Lush Spring Prize Awards Announced the Winners
Artful Coffee Table Concepts
Liza Chernova Designs the Vertushka Table with a Handle
Mountain-Inspired Lighting Capsule
Coil + Drift Introduces the Loon Lighting Collection
Sunset-Inspired Polish Apartments
wiercinski-studio Reimagines the 18TH Apartment
Wireless Clock Charger Concepts
Nihoy Lahiri Designs the Multifunctional Zenith Clock Concept
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Milan Streets-Inspired Furniture
The Italian Lab and LAND Design the Il Salotto Milanese Capsule
Lotus Flower-Inspired Villas
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Lotus Villa Inspired by Nature
Travel-Inspired Air Fresheners
Dacia Created an Air Freshener Range Inspired by Top UK Road Trips
Earth-Filled Heritage Exhibitions
The Brazil Pavilion was Unveiled at Venice Architecture Biennale
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Maze-Inspired Performance Spaces
Ma Yansong Designs the City of Time Installation in China
Cartoon Franchise Trading Cards
Ravensburger Debuts the New Disney Lorcana Set 'Into the Inklands'
Fire Lily-Inspired Observation Decks
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Wetland Observation Deck
Lithium Brine Recycling Services
Zelandez Debuts a Lithium Brine Recycling Service for Extractors
Inuit-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Building Takes Design Cues From Snowdrift Patterns
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
Lovecation Moments is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Intuitive Journaling Apps
Laluta Offers Numerous Range of Expressions
Cost-Saving Hotel Promotions
Beach Town Travel Offers the Fourth Night Free on Bookings
Commemorative Elevated Jewelry
A Littles & Co. is Set to Debut in the United States on August 15th
Whimsical Flowing Woodland Villas
Thilina Liyanage Designs the 3 Bedroom Balinese Villa
Digital International Move Support
Country Out Helps People Get Organized Before a Big Move
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
Novocastrian Designs the Insulator Lighting Collection
History-Honoring Vibrant Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint Engages with the History of Making Change
Natural Landscape-Themed Passports
The Government of Canada Refreshes Its Passport Designs
Comprehensive GPS Product Ranges
Lightning GPS is a Prominent Player in the GPS Tracking Industry