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Top 100 Pop Culture Trends for 2018

From Sci-Fi Show Pop-Ups to Meme-Inspired Ads

— January 28, 2018 — Social Media
Pop culture trends in 2018 will reveal the continued dominance of Netflix in the content it creates and markets, as well as Internet culture manifesting outside of social media.

Netflix's ability to create and push out content that reaches millions has had an enormous influence on pop cultural trends this past year, a trend that will likely continue into 2018 as the company continues to expand its horizons. One particularly influential example is its original series Stranger Things, which has resulted in memes, cult followings, and individuals being inspired by the series to create businesses like The Upside Down -- a bar inspired by the show.

Meme culture on the Internet is in full effect and has been for years, but brands are just now beginning to adopt it into the way they create products and market themselves. Examples include the Glamspin figdet spinner lip balm, as well as Gucci's recent meme-inspired ad campaign.
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Celebrity Popcorn Shops
Celebrity Popcorn Shops
‘Yummy Pop’ is a New Venture from Scarlett Johansson and Her Husband
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Celebrity-Made Athleisure Fashion
Celebrity-Made Athleisure Fashion
The New Daya by Zendaya Collection is Fashionably Comfortable
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Androgynous Pop Acts
Androgynous Pop Acts
Chinese Boy Band FFC Acrush is Made Up of Five Female Members
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Multi-Adventure Theme Rides
Multi-Adventure Theme Rides
Disneyland's 'Mission: BREAKOUT!' Offers Six Different Experiences
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Customizable Cartoon Jewelry
Customizable Cartoon Jewelry
Origami Owl's Despicable Me Pieces Can Be Personalized with Charms
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Disney-Inspired Vehicles
Disney-Inspired Vehicles
The 'Minnie Van' a Four-Wheeled Tribute to Minnie Mouse
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Celebrity Chef Barbecues
Celebrity Chef Barbecues
The 'Everdure' Charcoal Barbecues are Chef Heston Blumenthal-Approved
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Pop Culture Webcam Protectors
Pop Culture Webcam Protectors
These Webcam Protectors Come in Shapes Like Mr. T and Hulk Hogan
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Haunting Scavenger Hunts
Haunting Scavenger Hunts
Annabelle Teamed Up with Mezco to Take Over Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
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DJ-Designed Work Boots
DJ-Designed Work Boots
These DJ Khaled Timberlands Have a Bold Military Green Colorway
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Bounty Hunter Helmets
Bounty Hunter Helmets
The HJC RPHA-11 Pro Boba Fett Star Wars Limited Edition Helmet is Edgy
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Charcoal-Based Lemonades
Charcoal-Based Lemonades
Black Lemonade is a Dark Twist on the Classic Summer Drink
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Vibrant Cast Editorials
Vibrant Cast Editorials
This Game of Thrones Photoshoot Shows the Cast in a Vivid New Light
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Promotional Gaming Store Experiences
Promotional Gaming Store Experiences
Target is Celebrating Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with Themed Accents
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Iconic Rapper-Inspired Fashion
Iconic Rapper-Inspired Fashion
MadeWorn Joined with Roc96 to Create a Collection That Honors Jay Z
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Mismatched Sci-Fi Stilettos
Mismatched Sci-Fi Stilettos
These Han And Chewbacca Heels Pay Tribute To A Legendary Friendship
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Vlogger-Created Fashion Lines
Vlogger-Created Fashion Lines
YouTuber Jenn Im Launched an Affordable Clothing Collection
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Celebrity Backside Floaties
Celebrity Backside Floaties
The New Kim Kardashian Merchandise Line Features a Scandalous Floatie
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Architecture-Inspired Sneakers
Architecture-Inspired Sneakers
The Adidas Ultra Boost Nests Were Inspired by an Olympic Stadium
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Queer-Supportive Clothing Lines
Queer-Supportive Clothing Lines
Urban Outfitters Has Released a Limited Edition Pride Collection
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Snakeskin-Soled Sneakers
Snakeskin-Soled Sneakers
Pharrell's New Human Race Sneakers Have Unique Color Contrasts
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Plus-Size Disney Fashions
Plus-Size Disney Fashions
This 'Beauty and the Beast' Fashion Clothing Collection is Enchanting
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Heroic Stress Relievers
Heroic Stress Relievers
colette Created Marvel-Inspired Fidget Spinners for Restless Fans
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Legendary Rocker Luxury Cars
Legendary Rocker Luxury Cars
The Rolls-Royce Inspired by Music Collection Honors British Musicians
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Athletic Fairy Tale Footwear
Athletic Fairy Tale Footwear
New Balance Created Beauty and the Beast Shoes for Women and Girls
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Elegant Gamer Drinking Glasses
Elegant Gamer Drinking Glasses
This Pokeball Cocktail Glass is Designed for Grown-up Geeks
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Political Americana Streetwear
Political Americana Streetwear
The Public School Ready-to-Wear Styles Make Statements with Fashion
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TV-Watching Retreats
TV-Watching Retreats
Three Mobile, Samsung and Netflix Launched a 'Bed 'N' Binge' Retreat
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Elegant Celebrity Offspring Editorials
Elegant Celebrity Offspring Editorials
This Vogue Italia Campaign Features Lily-Rose Depp
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Repurposed Popstar Streetwear
Repurposed Popstar Streetwear
H&M Will Retail Justin Bieber's Leftover Stadium Merchandise
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Geeky Fantasy Knapsacks
Geeky Fantasy Knapsacks
The Mother of Dragons Backpack is Full of 'Game of Thrones' References
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Redesigned Disney Stores
Redesigned Disney Stores
The New Disney Stores Connects Consumers to the Theme Park Experience
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90s Toy Doll-Inspired Purses
90s Toy Doll-Inspired Purses
This Polly Pocket Purse Honors the Legacy of the Tiny Dress-Up Toys
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Reimagined Refugee Paintings
Reimagined Refugee Paintings
Syrian Artist Abdalla Al Omari Painted World Leaders as Refugees
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Fantasy Themed Shoe Collabs
Fantasy Themed Shoe Collabs
'The Kingslayer' Was Inspired by Game of Thrones
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Magic Minimalist Cookie Shapes
Magic Minimalist Cookie Shapes
These Harry Potter Cookie Cutters are an Ode to the Boy Who Lived
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Surreal Mixed-Media Plants
Surreal Mixed-Media Plants
Noreen Loh Hui Miun's Work is Inspired by the Real and Surreal
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Digital Currency Christmas Clothing
Digital Currency Christmas Clothing
The HODLMOON Cryptocurrency Ugly Sweaters Come in Three Styles
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Millennial Model Barbies
Millennial Model Barbies
The Newest Supermodel Barbie from Mattel is Styled After Gigi Hadid
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Social Media Character Costumes
Social Media Character Costumes
The Snapchat Dancing Hot Dog Costume was Created by Snap Inc.
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Daring Celebrity Runway Shows
Daring Celebrity Runway Shows
Rihanna's Fenty X Puma Show Featured Motorbikes and Pink Mountains
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8-Track Chip Bags
8-Track Chip Bags
The Doritos Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Bag Has a Functioning Music Player
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Barbie Streetwear Collections
Barbie Streetwear Collections
'BarbiexMissguided' Introduces Empowering, Inspiring Apparel
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Jameson First Shot Weekender
Jameson First Shot Weekender
Giving Aspiring Filmmakers the Opportunity of a Lifetime
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Social Media Sneaker Sales
Social Media Sneaker Sales
Nike and Instagram Teamed Up to Sell Sporting Goods to Younger Buyers
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Shoppable Socialite Closets
Shoppable Socialite Closets
Luxurious Roxy's Looks are Available on Her Site in Sizes 0-28
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Millennial-Focused Furniture
Millennial-Focused Furniture
The IKEA Virgil Abloh Collab Includes a Take on the Frakta Bag
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Cartoon Cuisine Graphic Tees
Cartoon Cuisine Graphic Tees
That Food Cray Has Released a Capsule Collection
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Armored Security Speedboats
Armored Security Speedboats
The Marvel 41C Boat is an Architect-Designed Luxury Security Vessel
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Ridiculously Artisanal Subscription Boxes
Ridiculously Artisanal Subscription Boxes
The Awful Box Contains One-of-a-kind Novelty Items
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Brushstroke-Themed Cake Designs
Brushstroke-Themed Cake Designs
Kalabasa Bakery is Going Viral for Its Unique Cake Designs
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Inflatable Cartoon Bars
Inflatable Cartoon Bars
The Inflatable Moe's Tavern Accommodates Up to 60 Guests
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Seductive Mechanic Editorials
Seductive Mechanic Editorials
Hailey Baldwin Wears Branded Denim Ensembles This New GUESS Campaign
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TV-Themed Hotel Packages
TV-Themed Hotel Packages
The Gregory Hotel Offers an 'Ex-stream-ly Cozy Package'
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Anime-Inspired Lunch Boxes
Anime-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The Poke Ball Lunch Box is Perfect for Marathon 'Pokemon Go' Sessions
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Science Fiction Swimsuits
Science Fiction Swimsuits
Set Phasers to Sun with The Star Trek: TNG Swimsuits
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Millennial Water Bottle Collaborations
Millennial Water Bottle Collaborations
bkr Has Unveiled an Exclusive Spiked Collection for Sephora
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Awareness-Raising Toddler Photography
Awareness-Raising Toddler Photography
Stephen Crowley Raises Awareness for Childhood Diseases
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Regal Jewelry Collections
Regal Jewelry Collections
Yunus & Eliza's Game of Thrones Jewelry Line is Worn on The Show
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Luxe Lace Menswear
Luxe Lace Menswear
These See-Through Lace Shorts for Men Come in a Variety of Pastel Colors
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Celebratory Sc-Fi Cars
Celebratory Sc-Fi Cars
Mercedes Benz Released a Car in Homage to the Star Wars Anniversary
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Awareness-Raising Disney Photography
Awareness-Raising Disney Photography
Shannon Dermody Photographs Reinterpreted Disney Characters
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Multi-Screen Ads
Multi-Screen Ads
Pepsi's 'Let's get Together' Campaign Unfolds Across 3 Phone Screens
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American Identity-Inspired Apparel
American Identity-Inspired Apparel
This New Opening Ceremony Collection Features Powerful Messages
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Disney Princess-Inspired Streetwear
Disney Princess-Inspired Streetwear
This New Disney and Local Heroes Collection Powerful Graphics
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Emoticon Beverage Branding
Emoticon Beverage Branding
Emoji Coffee Packaging Speaks to Consumers' Morning Moods
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Celebrity Furniture Collections
Celebrity Furniture Collections
Terry Crews is Debuting a Line of Egyptian-Inspired Furniture
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Botanical Baby Bump Photography
Botanical Baby Bump Photography
Christophe Guinet's Unique Art Celebrates the Beauty of Pregnancy
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Mobile Celebrity-Branded Pop-Ups
Mobile Celebrity-Branded Pop-Ups
Rihanna's Fenty University Mobile Pop-Up Made Two Stops in NYC
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Pizzeria-Themed Rapper Apparel
Pizzeria-Themed Rapper Apparel
Yachty’s Pizzeria is a Pop-Up Showcasing the Star's New Merchandise
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Sci-Fi Series Pop-Up Bars
Sci-Fi Series Pop-Up Bars
A Stranger Things Pop-Up Bar Has Opened Its Doors in Chicago
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Monochromatic Disney Sneakers
Monochromatic Disney Sneakers
These ASICS Gel Lyte V Styles Boast Beauty and the Beast Motifs
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Pop Star-Designed Makeup Collections
Pop Star-Designed Makeup Collections
Rihanna's Fenty Beauty Collection Reveals Diverse Shades
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90s Film-Inspired Fashion
90s Film-Inspired Fashion
The New Collection from Kirsh Features Looks from Clueless and More
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Gargantuan Streetwear Collections
Gargantuan Streetwear Collections
Anti Social Social Club Has Unveiled its Largest Drop Ever
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Barbie Doll-Inspired Editorials
Barbie Doll-Inspired Editorials
The New Flaunt Campaign Features a Plastic-Looking Kylie Jenner
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Millennial-Inspired Pop Art
Millennial-Inspired Pop Art
Andrew Fairclough's Art is Inspired by a "Tech Dead-Gaze"
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Gamer Culture Couches
Gamer Culture Couches
The Harow Arcade Sofa Furniture Design is Inspired by the 80s and 90s
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Rockstar Collaboration Furniture Collections
Rockstar Collaboration Furniture Collections
The CB2 x Lenny Kravitz Collection is Glam and Retro
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Immersive Sci-Fi Hotels
Immersive Sci-Fi Hotels
Disney's Interactive Hotel Welcomes Fans into the World of Star Wars
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Unrequited Love Valentine's Cards
Unrequited Love Valentine's Cards
These Funny Valentine's Day Cards Have Cynical Messages Inside
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Sultry Retro-Inspired Editorials
Sultry Retro-Inspired Editorials
Bella Hadid Was Collier Schorr's Muse for 032c Magazine
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Disney Princess Prom Dresses
Disney Princess Prom Dresses
'Glitterati' Released a Collection of Princess-Inspired Prom Dresses
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Fidget Spinner Lip Balms
Fidget Spinner Lip Balms
The Glampsin Takes Advantage of the Current Popularity of Fidget Spinners
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Feminist Activism Apparel
Feminist Activism Apparel
The 'Tory's Angry Uterus Tee' Supports Women's Health Funding
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Model-Made Sportswear
Model-Made Sportswear
Alexis Ren's New REN Active Brand Was Made to Be Endlessly Versatile
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Sci-Fi Fitness Equipment
Sci-Fi Fitness Equipment
Onnit Has Released Star Wars-Themed Fitness Equipment
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90s Television-Inspired Apparel
90s Television-Inspired Apparel
Nickelodeon and BoxLunch are Reviving Classic 90s Cartoons
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Collectible Leather Racing Jackets
Collectible Leather Racing Jackets
The Supreme x Vanson Leathers Star Jacket is Hard to Find
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Documented Craigslist Encounters
Documented Craigslist Encounters
This Photography Series Captures Subjects Who Answered Online Ads
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Socialite-Made Camouflage Merchandise
Socialite-Made Camouflage Merchandise
The New Kylie Jenner Camo Series Features Underwear and More
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Deceptive T-Shirt Designs
Deceptive T-Shirt Designs
The Illusion Grid T-shirt Gives the Appearance of a Big Bosom
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Meme-Inspired Fashion Ads
Meme-Inspired Fashion Ads
Gucci Partners with Viral Meme-Makers for a New Set of Creative Ads
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Athletic Panther-Paired Editorials
Athletic Panther-Paired Editorials
Cara Delevingne Posed with a Panther for PUMA's DO YOU Campaign
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Emoji Brand Logos
Emoji Brand Logos
These Emoji Logos Were Created by an Instagram User Known as @logoji_
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Disney Bridal Gowns
Disney Bridal Gowns
Kuraudia Co. Launched an Officially Licensed Line of Princess Dresses
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90s-Inspired Clothing Lines
90s-Inspired Clothing Lines
The 1997 Collection Takes Inspiration from Late 90s Pop Culture
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Celebrity Swimwear Collections
Celebrity Swimwear Collections
This 'Kendall + Kylie' Swimwear Line Features an 80s Aesthetic
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Sultry Tennis Star Editorials
Sultry Tennis Star Editorials
The New Sports Illustrated Cover Features the Iconic Serena Williams
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Work Office Desk Pools
Work Office Desk Pools
The 'Swim Desk' Relieves Pressure and Promotes Exercise During Work
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