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#ghost

Qatar World Cup Mascot is a Ghost-Like Floating Headdress Named La'eebThe mascot to the 2022 Qatar World Cup has been revealed, and people have thoughts.The mascot was unveiled during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Draw on April 1 in Doha, Qatar. The character, called La’eeb, resembles the traditional Qatari headdress and during the presentation, he could be seen floating around the screen.Social media went abuzz with speculations over the mascot’s inspiration. Some even likened it to Casper, the adorable bald ghost from the children’s animated series. It turns out that much of that is left open to interpretation. The FIFA website had this explanation : "La’eeb is a fun and mischievous character who comes from the mascot-verse, a parallel world where all tournament mascots live. La'eeb can be a figment of your imagination. He is whoever a football fan wants him to be."As for the name itself, FIFA explains that La'eeb is "an Arabic word meaning super-skilled player."#soccer #WorldCup #Qatar #Laeeb #FIFA #ghost #mascotFurther reading: The Sporting News

Banking with Ghosts: This Japanese ATM is Shaped like an Old Creepy Ghost House Filled with Yokai SpiritsThis Japanese ATM truly redefines banking, with unearthly style.In the city of Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, there is a stretch of road called Mizuki Shigeru Road. This road is lined up with about 150 statues of yokai, Japanese folklore ghosts that are often depicted as creepy and cautionary in local myths. And it’s in this street that Tottori Bank placed one of the most unique ATM spots to ever exist.The ATM is designed to look like an old-time house complete with thatched roof and white paper lantern hanging on the window. Not only that, upon getting closer or sitting on the bench in front of the ATM box, customers will be greeted by a one-eyed goblin child, activated using motion sensor. When they step into the box, there is a sign that reads, “Never reveal your PIN, even when asked by yokai around the ATM.” It’s not just a decoration; unassuming older folks often fall victims to swindlers asking for their ATM PIN numbers. In a way, this is a warning to be aware of the real-life yokais around us.Image: @pepin0323/Twitter and @shideau/Twitter#ATM #bank #yokai #ghost #Japan