http://www.trendhunter.com/ Trendopoly's Latest Trends en Copyright 2008 2008-05-16T21:21:01-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachis-personal-brain-scanner ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Brain scanners have been a hot topic for quite a while - great advances have been made. And now Hitachi has taken the technology one step further. They've developed a light weight, walkman-styled, personal brain scanner. Will this become the next must-have among the techno-savvy? Could be. Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Unique Inventions Science Discovery Health and Environment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachis-personal-brain-scanner Fri, 25 May 2007 06:57:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frikandel-the-horse-meat-hot-dog ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It make come as a shock to some, but the Netherlands offers a different kind of hot dog. It's called Frikandel and it's made of a combination of meats including HORSE. It's seems very disturbing at first thought but then again, maybe it's really not that horrific. Or shall I say not any more horrifi… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frikandel-the-horse-meat-hot-dog Thu, 24 May 2007 23:44:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fainting-goat-phenomenon ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Have you ever scared a goat and had it topple right over? If you answered 'no' then you've never met a Tennessee Fainting Goat. These are a special breed of goat that will drop into a dead faint when startled - they actually topple right over. This phenomenon is completely painless and it has been p… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Science Discovery Health and Environment Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fainting-goat-phenomenon Thu, 24 May 2007 23:34:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-flavored-soda-pepsi-ice-cucumber ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Yesterday we had veggie-flavored ice cream. Now today we find out that Pepsi is offering a new flavor of veggie-flavored soda: Pepsi Ice Cucumber. What are they thinking? This is disgusting! Of course if you don't agree that's ok - but you'll have to wait for its release on June 12th, only in Japan … Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Marketing Strategy Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-flavored-soda-pepsi-ice-cucumber Thu, 24 May 2007 12:08:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-largest-dog-gibson-the-great-dane-stands-7-feet-tall ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Gibson the Great Dane is the Tallest Dog in the World. He stands a startling 7 feet tall and weight a whopping 170 pounds! Gibson is a Harlequin Dane, known for their unique white and black dappled/spotted colouring. But don't be alarmed at his size. Gibson is very friendly and mild mannered - a gen… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-largest-dog-gibson-the-great-dane-stands-7-feet-tall Thu, 24 May 2007 02:23:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaculate-conception-for-sharks ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A recent study has confirmed that female sharks can reproduce without the assistance of male sharks. A baby shark was born in a tank with three female sharks none of which had any contact with male sharks or over three years. Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Science Discovery Health and Environment Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaculate-conception-for-sharks Wed, 23 May 2007 20:47:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myspace-hacked-by-terrorists-is-laura-schlessingers-son-a-victim-or-a-bad-g ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a talk show host who tells other people how to raise their kids. Her own son, Deryck Schlessinger is currently on the hot seat since his MySpace page was recently removed due to horrific, violent content. Was his MySpace page hacked by terrorists or is he just a low down di… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myspace-hacked-by-terrorists-is-laura-schlessingers-son-a-victim-or-a-bad-g Wed, 23 May 2007 19:02:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcraft-ii-revealed-gamers-are-drooling ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Starcraft is a massive multi-player, online game that has followers of all ages. And now, despite predictions saying it would never happen, the makers of Starcraft have taken the whole world and made in much better in Starcraft II. Starcraft II has the potential to blow minds, as it expands on the a… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcraft-ii-revealed-gamers-are-drooling Wed, 23 May 2007 15:55:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slick-leather-mouse-for-the-discerning-professional ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ohhhhhhhhh! This has got to catch the attention of the elitists out there. Nothing but the best! Now, I've caught your attention. So, slick it up with this sweet leather mouse. The perfect accent to any billionaire decor... even a millionaire might be able to pull this baby off! Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Unique Inventions Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slick-leather-mouse-for-the-discerning-professional Wed, 23 May 2007 02:38:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whos-a-rat-dot-com-reveals-police-informants ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Who's a Rat website is a large online database revealing informants and agents who've switched sides to reduce their own sentences. Don't bother looking for it - the site has been shut down (at least for now). According to the Justice Department the purpose of this site (and sites like it) is to… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Cool Websites and Internet Culture Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whos-a-rat-dot-com-reveals-police-informants Wed, 23 May 2007 01:37:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-makeover-world-wide-web-edition ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The National Science Foundation is looking at completely overhauling the Internet. It's proposing a complete transformation - in effect wiping the slate clean and starting fresh. Experts feel that this is the best approach for addressing the existing challenges of the current model. BBN Technologies… Technology Trends and Gadgets Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-makeover-world-wide-web-edition Tue, 22 May 2007 23:17:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-messaging-soars-in-popularity-amongst-teens-secret-faceless-anonymous ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Kids grab on to anything new that allows them to keep their private life a secret from their parents. This desire for secrecy is likely feeding the raging popularity of text messaging services among teens. Voice calling generates a phone bill which allows parents to snoop into who their kids are cal… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-messaging-soars-in-popularity-amongst-teens-secret-faceless-anonymous Tue, 22 May 2007 22:26:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddy-pirates-calling-it-quits-illegal-downloading-drops-among-youth ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There has been a significant drop (24%) in illegal downloads of copyrighted materials by kids in the 8 to 14 ages bracket. And it looks like parental influence has played a large part in curbing this trend. Kids are afraid of getting in trouble with their parents. Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddy-pirates-calling-it-quits-illegal-downloading-drops-among-youth Tue, 22 May 2007 21:08:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wowo-dog-pod ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Wowo Dog Pod is the most curvaceous, fluff-lined, bed of style. Any pet would be in the lap of luxury to have such a bed. And it just gets cooler - it turns out the designer made the Wowo Dog Pod attachable to the people version of this very cool bed. Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Unique Inventions Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wowo-dog-pod Tue, 22 May 2007 01:11:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-that-house-mortgage-fraud-is-on-the-increase ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mortgage Fraud has risen an alarming 30 percent and all the figures aren't even in yet. Scam artists buy low priced properties and then flip them at a huge profit - but their doing so through shady methods - bogus appraisals, stolen ids and other devious ways. This mortgage fraud disrupts the whole … Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-that-house-mortgage-fraud-is-on-the-increase Tue, 22 May 2007 01:02:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feral-children-kids-brought-up-by-animals ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Feral Children are kids that for whatever reason became lost from human society and were adopted by animals. There are lots of reports of monkeys and wolves adopting babies and raising them as their own. Some of the more bizarre stories include adoption of human children by panthers, ostriches, bear… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feral-children-kids-brought-up-by-animals Tue, 22 May 2007 00:21:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-petzz-pet-ownership-doesnt-come-any-easier-than-this ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Perfect Petzzz are just that - they're perfect in all their sleeping glory. Pet their fur and watch them breathe. They are 100% maintenance free - take them anywhere - to work, to study group or just set them on your lap. Choose from a boxer, a dalmation, a chihuhua or a bulldog - these are just a f… Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-petzz-pet-ownership-doesnt-come-any-easier-than-this Mon, 21 May 2007 21:24:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-trafficking-modern-day-slavery-flourish-in-north-america ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Human trafficking and modern-day slavery are alive and well... and not just in Third World countries. Experts say that locations in the US are top destinations for human traffickers who bring thousands and thousands of captives to the country. As for slavery, all you have to do is take a look at che… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Bizarre Global Trends News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-trafficking-modern-day-slavery-flourish-in-north-america Mon, 21 May 2007 20:17:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogun-a-robot-that-can-recognize-your-face ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A start-up company in Korea (KornTech) has made a breakthrough - they've created a very cool robot that can recognize faces. The robot uses face recognition technology. It has real value as a security measure since it can quickly identify an intruder by quickly scanning its database, and then issue … Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Science Discovery Health and Environment Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogun-a-robot-that-can-recognize-your-face Mon, 21 May 2007 17:16:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playing-with-your-food-cakes-that-are-games ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Your mother always told you not to play with your food but maybe now she'l make an allowance with these very cool game cakes! In fact, there is an entire website devoted to Game Cakes. Pick and choose and find your favourite - top picks include the PS2 Cake, the Guitar Hero cake and lots of other So… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playing-with-your-food-cakes-that-are-games Mon, 21 May 2007 17:02:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weird-events-the-famous-frog-jumping-contest ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Every year, Calaveras County holds a Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. This bizarre event attracts huge throngs of people eager to break the World Record set in 1986 for the cash prize of $5000. For you animal lovers out there that might be raising and eyebrow out of consideration for the frogs - appar… Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Science Discovery Health and Environment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weird-events-the-famous-frog-jumping-contest Mon, 21 May 2007 16:04:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-in-business-ceo-of-elementeo-is-only-13-years-old ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Twenty-somethings are not the only ones riding the success wave in big business as seen at this year's TiECON Conference. The CEO of a gaming start-up called Elementao practically stole the show - he's highly successful and only 13 years old! Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-in-business-ceo-of-elementeo-is-only-13-years-old Mon, 21 May 2007 00:32:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-books-as-3d-sculptures ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Photographer, Thomas Allen creates 3D art sculptures inspired by pop-up books and Viewmaster slides and they're really cool. This artist brings childhood stories to life with is innovative art form bringing a totally new perspective to these classic stories. Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-books-as-3d-sculptures Mon, 21 May 2007 00:03:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spike-lights-cool-blue-lighting-by-designer-tom-kirk ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The International Contemporary Furniture Fair showcases some of the most innovative designs including the ubercool Spike Lights by designer, Tom Kirk. Spike Lights are a unique approach to lighting - their different, blue and very cool. Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spike-lights-cool-blue-lighting-by-designer-tom-kirk Sun, 20 May 2007 11:48:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxidermy-gone-wrong-chernobyl-chicken-two-headed-squirrel-and-feral-cat ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Artist Sarina Brewer adds a very macabre twist to her trysts with taxidermy - she works with animal remains (including roadkill) and recreates them into some awfully unearthy and disturbing works of... ahem... art. Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxidermy-gone-wrong-chernobyl-chicken-two-headed-squirrel-and-feral-cat Sun, 20 May 2007 04:03:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-lingo-blamestorming-mouse-potato-and-swipeouts ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Technology is changing everything including our very language and the way that we speak. It's responsible for the creation and use of new terms and new words. And if you don't want to appear out of touch, you definite need to be hip with the jargon. In fact, some 'slang' terminology becomes so mains… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Trend Jargon http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-lingo-blamestorming-mouse-potato-and-swipeouts Sat, 19 May 2007 02:46:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-pirates-sudden-surge-in-attacks-in-2007 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There has been a rise in the number of real life pirates marauding key travel routes in the deep seas. And they're not just after the rich and famous on their yachts. These bad guys are attacking fishing boats, gas tankers and even aid ships. Andrew Linington of the maritime offcers' union noted, … Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Bizarre Global Trends News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-pirates-sudden-surge-in-attacks-in-2007 Sat, 19 May 2007 02:34:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-record-treasure-black-swan-shipwreck-yields-500-million-dollar-treasu ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Silver coins, worked gold and hundreds of artifacts valued at $500 million were recently discovered at the scene of the Black Swan shipwreck. Experts say that this very well may be the richest shipwreck treasure ever. 17 tons of treasure have been collected and are being transported home to the Unit… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Science Discovery Health and Environment Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-record-treasure-black-swan-shipwreck-yields-500-million-dollar-treasu Sat, 19 May 2007 02:20:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-as-art-oil-paintings-using-your-loved-ones-cremated-ashes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ashes to Portraits is a company that will take your family member' (or pet's) cremated ashes and create a timeless portrait to preserve your loved ones likeness for years to come. The process involves creating a special mix of the cremated ashes with oil paint. And artist then works from a photograp… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-as-art-oil-paintings-using-your-loved-ones-cremated-ashes Sat, 19 May 2007 02:08:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-exerswim-wave-machine ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The ExerSwim Portable Swim Current Generato is a current generating device for your swimming pool. It creates waves and resistance to enhance you workout - even in a relatively small amount of space. Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Unique Inventions Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-exerswim-wave-machine Fri, 18 May 2007 22:17:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullying-the-bullies-mother-uses-tough-love-on-bully-daughter ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A high school student bully learned the hard way that bullying doesn't pay, when her mother made her stand on a street corner holding a sign with a bold anti-bullying message and a declaration of her crime (in addition to the school-imposed suspension). Surprisingly the girl has a very good attitude… Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullying-the-bullies-mother-uses-tough-love-on-bully-daughter Fri, 18 May 2007 01:36:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaculture-more-people-are-keeping-sea-creatures-as-pets ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Pet lovers abound the world over. Humans have domesticated all sorts of land animals - lemurs, hedgehogs and all sorts of rodents and reptiles. But it may come as a surprise that there has been a large increase in the number of sea creatures being adopted as pets around the word. Domestication of ma… Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Science Discovery Health and Environment Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaculture-more-people-are-keeping-sea-creatures-as-pets Thu, 17 May 2007 03:09:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disabled-or-too-abled-prostethic-legs-viewed-as-unfair-advantage ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Oscar Pistorius of South Africa is a runner. He has no legs. They were amputated at the knee. However he has overcome this seemingly insurmountable challenge opting for prostethic limbs. His new legs are so fantastic that he is able to do anything someone on two legs can accomplish... and sometimes … Technology Trends and Gadgets Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Science Discovery Health and Environment Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disabled-or-too-abled-prostethic-legs-viewed-as-unfair-advantage Wed, 16 May 2007 23:24:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-deep-breath-breath-powered-usb-charger ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Breath Powered USB Charger gives you a reason to keep breathing. Now you can take all that hot air and turn it into power for all your favourite USB gadgets. Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-deep-breath-breath-powered-usb-charger Wed, 16 May 2007 23:20:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/executive-trends-jacked-up-job-titles ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In efforts at retaining employees without forking over hefty raises, some companies are trying to woo their staff by lavishing them with impressive sounding job titles... that in reality mean nothing. Not surprisingly, this isn't meeting with much success since most employees agree that a fancy-schm… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/executive-trends-jacked-up-job-titles Wed, 16 May 2007 02:15:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-here-to-try-drugs-online-drug-simulator-shows-the-dangers-of-drugs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Try Drugs website offers an online visual simulator that allows you to experience the impairment of a person on cocaine or marijuana without getting high. The site features very strong anti-drug messages and highlights the negative impact that drugs can have, destroying families and lives. Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Science Discovery Health and Environment Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-here-to-try-drugs-online-drug-simulator-shows-the-dangers-of-drugs Wed, 16 May 2007 00:53:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mommys-chair-real-designer-chairs-that-look-like-crap ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Inspired by kid's drawings, these chairs don't look too sturdy but they are real, functional chairs. Called The Mommy's Chair, these sketchy seats will cost you $564 a pop. They're designed by Lucy Merchant and believe it or not, they were the highlight of a recent exhibition in the UK. Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends Ultra Luxury http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mommys-chair-real-designer-chairs-that-look-like-crap Tue, 15 May 2007 01:42:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-censorship-or-bandwidth-issues-myspace-and-youtube-banned ]]> (TrendHunter.com) YouTube and MySpace are being banned by the U.S. Defense Depatment and they will not be accessible from any departmental computer systems anywhere in the world. Officials claim that this is not a case of censorship but merely a way to save bandwidth and conserve system resources. This comes a real b… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-censorship-or-bandwidth-issues-myspace-and-youtube-banned Tue, 15 May 2007 01:21:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treachorous-technology-laptops-linked-to-infertility ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Working from home is great - you just load up your laptop and stretch out in your pyjamas! But, working on a laptop may not be all it's cracked up to be. A health study has indicated that men who work with their laptop on their laps are at risk for infertility problems and testicular dysfunction. Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Science Discovery Health and Environment Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treachorous-technology-laptops-linked-to-infertility Mon, 14 May 2007 21:09:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-you-can-eat-surreal-sculpted-cakes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Russians are coming and they're bringing some fantastical cakes that are too gorgeous to be eaten! Every bit is edible but you'd have to be out of your mind to take the first bite! Check out everything from a Case of Pepsi Cake to a realistic looking Treasure Chest and even a Back-to-Back Laptop… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-you-can-eat-surreal-sculpted-cakes Mon, 14 May 2007 19:10:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bootcamp-for-billionaires ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you have a great idea for the next big thing (when it comes to tech start-ups), then you'll want to get in line for the Billionaire Bootcamp through Y Combinator. Of course, the competition is very fierce as applicants vie for acceptance knowing that those accepted and successful will get start-u… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bootcamp-for-billionaires Mon, 14 May 2007 00:31:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuticles-testicular-implants-for-neutered-pets ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Pet owners who feel guilty for neutering their pets can now pay up for testicular implants thanks to Neuticles. The makers of Neuticals play upon pet owners emotions by claiming that their product will enhance a neutered pet's self esteem since they preserve their 'natural look'. What a crock! Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Science Discovery Health and Environment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuticles-testicular-implants-for-neutered-pets Sun, 13 May 2007 04:38:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-anorexia-pro-ana-websites-wasting-away-promoted-online ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Young women today are bombarded with images of perfection and it's no wonder that many (if not most) have body perception issues. Tragically, some of these young girls (mostly teens) are so desperate to attain their ideal body weight, they will resort to desperate measures to try to reach their goal… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Science Discovery Health and Environment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-anorexia-pro-ana-websites-wasting-away-promoted-online Sat, 12 May 2007 02:13:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-plastic-bubbles-blow-em-to-your-hearts-content ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Magic Plastic Bubbles are super cool! Grab a tube of your favourite colour, squeeze out a dollop of goo and roll it into a ball and pop it on the end of the blow-pipe. Then start blowing a fabulously permanent bubble! A must have for all kids and kids at heart. Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Toys and Stuff For Kids Science Discovery Health and Environment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-plastic-bubbles-blow-em-to-your-hearts-content Fri, 11 May 2007 22:39:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steering-rapper-its-dangerous-and-fun ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Bored driving back and forth to work every day? Then the Steering Wheel Rapper might be just the thing for you. It's a Japanese contraption that straps onto your steering wheel and features a great assortment of techno beats and sound effects to rap your way through traffic. Too bad that it's a driv… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Unique Inventions Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Auto and Motor Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steering-rapper-its-dangerous-and-fun Fri, 11 May 2007 02:21:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-360-degree-tabletop-fan-really-blows ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The 360 Degree Tabletop Fan really blows! It'll blast you from every angle - it offers a complete 360 degrees of absolutely refreshing cool air flow without blowing your room to smithereens. This baby definitely gives traditional fans a run for their money and they're pretty cool to look at too! Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Unique Inventions Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-360-degree-tabletop-fan-really-blows Fri, 11 May 2007 02:14:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mating-ball-orgies-draw-crowds-of-spectators ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you're a student in Manitoba, Canada then you get your sex education in a very unique way. Every year school buses full of children flock to the snake pits to witness the insane swarming masses of red-sided garter snakes entwined in a mating ball orgy. The phenomenon is created when females rel… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Sex and Dating Science Discovery Health and Environment Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mating-ball-orgies-draw-crowds-of-spectators Fri, 11 May 2007 01:53:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-sushi-fraud-cheap-substitutes-passed-off-as-red-snapper ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The FDA is investigating Chicago-area restaurants claiming to be serving red snapper sushi, when in reality they're serving cheap, imitation substitutes. Suspicions were raised and DNA test have confirmed that fake sushi was indeed being served in at least fourteen restaurants across the city. The p… Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-sushi-fraud-cheap-substitutes-passed-off-as-red-snapper Fri, 11 May 2007 01:31:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-gossip-explosion-record-numbers-tracked-by-hitwise ]]> (TrendHunter.com) According to Hitwise (an Experian data company) celebrity gossip has taken the Internet by storm and they have they numbers to prove it. Traffic to celebrity gossip sites like PerezHilton.com has skyrocketed, increasing its share of visits by a shocking 621%!! Celebrity scandals involving the likes … Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Cool Websites and Internet Culture Icons and Leaders http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-gossip-explosion-record-numbers-tracked-by-hitwise Fri, 11 May 2007 00:44:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-turf-wars-cybercriminals-go-to-head-to-head ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Virus perpetrators and malware authors are engaged in a fullscale battle and hapless websurfers are being caught in the crossfire. These cybercriminals are in a race to create armies of networked PCS to propagate their malware in mass proportions. Botnets are being generated and sold at alarming rat… Technology Trends and Gadgets Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-turf-wars-cybercriminals-go-to-head-to-head Fri, 11 May 2007 00:31:00 -0400