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odd-news2 years ago

"World's Ugliest Lawn" Competition Winner Announced

Kathleen Murray of Sandford, Australia, won the World's Ugliest Lawn competition organized by a Swedish town, Gotland, due to her bandicoot-ravaged yard. The contest aimed to promote water conservation, and this year it went global, with lawns from various countries competing for the unaesthetic honor. Murray's lawn, featuring sparse patches of yellow grass and shriveled plants, was awarded with a "pre-owned" T-shirt. The competition and other measures taken by Gotland have successfully reduced water consumption by 5%.

via UPI News|
#australian#bandicoots#contest
environment2 years ago

"Tasmanian Garden Wins Title for World's Ugliest Lawn, Benefiting a Good Cause"

A global competition for the "World's Ugliest Lawn" was launched in Sweden to raise awareness about water conservation and the environmental impact of maintaining green lawns. The initiative, supported by actress and environmentalist Shailene Woodley, aims to challenge the norm of water-intensive lawns in the face of increasing water scarcity due to climate change. The title was awarded to Kathleen Murray in Tasmania, Australia, whose arid lawn was praised for conserving water and promoting sustainable behavior.

via CNN|
#climate-change#environment#environmental-awareness
odd-news2 years ago

Controversial Lawn Art at King Charles' Coronation Party Site.

A "giant penis" was mown into the lawn at the Royal Crescent in Bath before King Charles' coronation party, shocking residents and visitors. The pranksters drew the phallic feature overnight, but it is not expected to affect the celebrations. Street parties will be held in various parts of the UK to celebrate the coronation, including the Royal Crescent, which attracts many tourists each year. King Charles and his wife Camilla are set to be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London tomorrow.

via Hindustan Times|
#coronation#king-charles#lawn