Apple is known for its minimalistic yet striking designs. Just look at the iMac, iPhone, iPod and iPad and you’ll be able to observe a general theme of simplicity and practicality sensed across all products. These are the workings of Jonathan Ive, Senior VP Industrial Design at Apple.

What is surprising, though, is the fact that Apple incorporates its iconic design into all of its retail Apple Stores and this makes for some rather awe-inspiring buildings.

Enlisted after the jump, are some of the most beautiful Apple Stores from around the world. I hope you enjoy the list

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What are LOLcats you say? Well, they’re photos of cats with captions that are at times obvious and other times subtle but most of the time: HILARIOUS! Often enough to induce actual laugh-out-loud laughter. Here a dozen or so LOLcats that are among my favorites.

Have a look at them after the jump!

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