Gallery: The Weird World of German Trade Shows, From War to Chickens
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Get your teeth bleached at Cosmetica
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Soldiers sipping sparkling wine at Infa
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Surveying thousands of chickens at Junggeflügelschau
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Testing out a VR flight simulator at CeBIT
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Blue skies at Agritechnica
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Freaky advertising makes for an unusual dining experience at Hanover Messe
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Taking a breather at Hanover Messe
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Vendors at WBK International need dummies to show off weapons accessories
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Earnest crowd at a CeBIT demonstration
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Drone testing at Hanover Messe
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Dress shoes spotted at Agritechnica
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Elegant plant life at CeBIT
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Wedding styles at Trau
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Bored booth workers await customers at CeBIT
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