In an informal test of solar lights carried out by The Economist in Africa, users grumbled about the soapy quality of light and lantern-style design.

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At the end of the project the Opera again forced him to compete with other architects, this time to design a lantern for the dome's top.

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Although Alberto needs no diagram or carving kit to create his jack-o'-lantern, he recommends the novice carver design a face on paper before beginning.

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If a jack-o'-lantern is not your style, consider carving a lovely design on the side of a pumpkin instead.

CNN: Carving up a spooky Halloween