 A Club For Shallow People - The Beautiful Room::Chris Martini decided he only wanted to have attractive friends so he started a social club called "The Beautiful Room". The only requisite to gain admission is to be "beautiful" according to Martini and… [MORE] |
 Southern Comfort Teaches Cool - SoCo Night Institute::Got no skills when it comes to getting a date? SocoNightInstitute.com will pull you out of your social slump. The pickled peeps at Southern Comfort have devised a curriculum to teach would-be Waldos to… [MORE] |
 Body Heat As Energy - You Powered Tech::Would you believe that by simply sitting around, you could generate enough electricity to power electronic devices? Scientists developed new innovative circuits that are capable of harnessing electricity… [MORE] |
 Celebs On YouTube - Jim Carrey Protests For Prisoner Release::Jim Carrey is starring in a new video! But don't expect it to target your funny bone- He's hit the airwaves on YouTube in an announcement on behalf of the US Campaign for Burma and the Human Rights Action… [MORE] |
 Angelina Too Thin For Nude Scenes - Jolie's Body Double::Angelina Jolie has gotten so thin, directors cast a body double in her nude scenes. Once known for her tremendous curves and feminine lines, Jolie's frame has become increasingly skeletal in recent months.… [MORE] |
 Dog Gets $12M Trust - Leona Helmsley's Kids Cashless::New York billionaire, Leona Helmsley, recently passed away and left a $12 million trust fund for her favorite white Maltese. The dog once appeared in ads for the Helmsley Hotels. “I direct that when… [MORE] |
 Single Gender Ed - Where Boys Can Be Boys::We've all heard the saying, "Boys will be boys," and now some schools have decided that instead of discouraging rough and rowdy behavior, they will embrace the natural inclinations instead.
At Benjamin… [MORE] |
 Man Ponytails - Celeb Hair Atrocities::Just because it might be the "next big thing," doesn't mean it's a good thing. It can be horrible, but luckily, it's often just a fad and passes quickly. Let's hope that ponytails for men is one that'll… [MORE] |
 Leather Is Back - Jackets For Women & Men::After spending nearly a decade in the back of your closet, it's time to swing that leather jacket back around your shoulders. No longer just for bikers, the look is hot again!
Leather jackets are timeless… [MORE] |
 Scientific Baby Naming - TheRightBabyName.com::A web site, therightbabyname.com, claims to be the first and only scientific method for choosing your baby's name. You enter a name you like, the baby's gender, and the due date. The "scientific" method… [MORE] |
 World Has 946 Billionaires - 83 Are Women::946 billionaires in the world? That's a whack of cash concentrated in such a small group of people; $3.5 trillion to be exact. Best of all? 83 of the world's billionaires are women! The list is growing… [MORE] |
 From Trash To Energy - Mr. Fusion Reactor A Reality::The Institute of Technological Research (IPT) and the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA) has a new project. Their goal is to create a reactor that turns garbage into energy just like Doc Brown’s… [MORE] |
 Gray Bombshells - Bleach-Hungry Celebs::If you overdo it, the blonde bombshell look can back fire, making you look more like a frizzy-haired, peroxide-crazy bimbo than a classy, sophisticated blonde. It's a tight line to walk, and a look Sky… [MORE] |
 Braille Graffiti - Art For The Blind::Graffiti has been a practice since the discovery of the cave wall, though it has never gained general recognition. People either see it as vandalism or an art form. But there is one group of people that… [MORE] |
 Flask On The Fly - Pocket Shots::What's that in your pocket? Your friends will be oh so envious when they find out what you brought to the golf course, ballgame or down to the river. No, it's not a fat wallet -- it's a personal, single… [MORE] |
 Male Perms - Disco Hair Returns::Men and women of the world -- brace yourselves; it looks like a hideous trend from the days of disco is making its way back onto the fashion scene. Apparently the perm is going to be one of the hottest… [MORE] |
 Hitachi Launches World's First Blu-Ray Camcorder::No more pixelated, blurry, digital home videos! Hitachi has launched the world's first two Blu-Ray camcorders, the BD70E Blu-ray disc Camcorder and BD7HE Blu-ray disc and Hard Disk Drive Camcorder. The… [MORE] |
 Linear Furniture - Turkish Design By Aykut Erol::"Line" by Aykut Erol won Design of The Year at the 2006 Istanbul Design Week. Line has become one of the most astonishing design proposals of recent time with its simplicity and a clever understanding… [MORE] |
 Threat Of Death Brings Life - Crazy Sexy Cancer::Crazy Sexy Cancer is a documentary about Kris Carr, a young woman who goes on a journey to save her health with alternative medicine and macro-biotic diets after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The… [MORE] |
 Children as Designated Drivers? - Son, 11, Drives Home Drunk Dad::Talk about looking out for your family. A tricky situation here, and I'm not sure what I would make of it if I were a cop. A roaringly intoxicated man designated his 11-year-old son to drive him home in… [MORE] |
 Eco-Negligence Kills Albatross - Palatable Plastic Pollution::It may have been palatable but, it wasn't digestible. Please let this be a lesson in recycling: The young Albatross was found dead and full of trash. Birds often cannot distinguish human garbage floating… [MORE] |
 Norway's Green Jail - Bastoey Eco-Prison::Bastoey, the world's first ecological prison opened in Norway, is a place where inmates learn about the environment. Prisoners of the minimum security facility play important roles in keeping the jail… [MORE] |
 Alfalfa Popsicles - Bizarre Mexican Treats::We've featured some strange food items on Trend Hunter before, and while it's not fair to judge a food choice "gross" or "weird", we choose to deem them unique and intriguing. Poppies Popsicles were launched… [MORE] |
 "World's Most Beautiful Bottom" Promotion - Germany's Sloggi Pushes Boundaries::Who has the most beautiful heinie in the world? That's the answer this German contest hopes to have answered, but the hunt for the most delicious derrière isn't coming without conflict. The contest, launched… [MORE] |
 33 Ways To Lace Up - Ian's Shoelace Site::If your old sneakers are starting to look a little drab, try sprucing them up with some new loops. To give your shoes a little more personality, Ian is giving you 33 alternative lacing methods on his website… [MORE] |
 Interactive Ford Sitcom - Where Are The Joneses?::Ford Europe has launched an interactive branded sitcom that gets its users involved with the brand through actively involving them in the user-generated TV show, "Where Are The Joneses." The fictional… [MORE] |
 "Bling Bling Architecture" - Kuwait's Iconic Landmarks::It looks like Kuwait is finally getting its long-awaited makeover, in the form of what's being dubbed as, "bling bling architecture." If things go as planned, the city will soon be home to four new buildings… [MORE] |
 Country's Cooler Online - Brad Paisley On YouTube::Remember when country music was all about the simple life? They were About Living on Love, Fishing in the Dark, how much you Love this Bar, about that Whisky Girl or your old Red Rag Top. Things are shifting… [MORE] |
 Mobile Pet Bed - The MeowMe Sleepypod::This has got to be the safest yet hippest way to keep your pet with you at all times! Sleepypod gives you a chic and easy-going alternative to traveling with your pet. Taking the stress out of getting… [MORE] |
 Malaria Cure Underway - Scientific Breakthrough::Not only is sweating gross, but it could actually leave you as susceptible prey to the world's most dangerous animal. That animal, my friends, is none other than the malaria-spreading Anopheles mosquito.… [MORE] |
 Security in a Ring::Ever left your workstation without locking your computer, just to return and find that annoying co worker of yours browsing thorugh your mails. If yes, then this is something which you definitely need… [MORE] |
 Crocs Apparel - From Feet To Body::Crocs, the clunky, plastic shoes that have gained popularity worldwide are branching out into apparel now. The new clothing, "Croslite RT" (relaxed technology) will be made from the same material as the… [MORE] |
 Gold Bar Doorstop - Flooring Design By Arik Levy::These superb gold flash plated doorstops were designed by Tel Aviv designer, Arik Levy for French design company, ENO. These are a lot more upscale than the average door stopper. The limited edition gold… [MORE] |
 Style File Forecast - 10 Trends For Home Design::"Style File," a top 10 trend report was released today by World Market Center (WMC)and Sphere Trending. Along with the list, they also released a video hosted by Tym Desanto from HGTV's "Design Star."… [MORE] |
 Hundreds Gather For Diana - Princess Adored 10 Years On::It's nice to see that 500 people gathered in person to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the fateful day Princess Diana passed away. In today's world, too much information is conveyed through the media… [MORE] |
 Stylish For 2008 - NYC Fashion-Forecast::"The big trends for 2008 is a repetition of themes, a focus on vintage, and a heavy influence from the past. In other words, what is old is new again," David Wolfe, the creative director of The Doneger… [MORE] |
 Ultra Premium Organic Juice - Wild Bunch & Co::Ultra premium organic juice? But why? Quit asking questions and spice up your screwdriver with something luxurious and organic. Wild Bunch & Co offers a premium line of 100% organic juice. The juice… [MORE] |
 Test Drive Your Honeymoon - $99 Sandals Resorts::A romantic getaway to Jamaica for under $100? Airfare included? Better get a ring on someone's finger ASAP! If this offer from Sandals is true, there could be a lot of last-minute engagements happening!… [MORE] |
 Chill-Out Gadget - Helicor StressEraser With Biofeedback::If the chamomile tea, yoga, and even the reefer you smoked still can't get you to wind down, maybe it's time you tried your luck with the latest electronic gadget. The StressEraser promises to get your… [MORE] |
 Canned Needles - "Antivirus" Syringe Dispenser::A company called Han Pham has developed a simple syringe disposal system that reuses a standard 12-ounce aluminum can. The device ensures safe disposal of needles to avoid infecting anyone with tainted… [MORE] |
 Life Without Labels - Bonfire Of The Brands::Last year London-based journalist, Neil Boorman, experimented with living a brand-free life. Boorman set fire to everything he owned that was branded, and proceeded to document his findings. Since the… [MORE] |
 Design Crack and His Top 20 Trends::Design Crack (aka Brandon) is a designer at the San Francisco architecture firm of David Baker and Partners. He is also a design and fashion addict who runs a blog called DesignCrack.com, a hub for all… [MORE] |
 Vespa Lamps - The Afterlife Of Scooters::Have you ever wondered what happens to Italy's scooters when they stop running? Milan-based artist, Maurizio Lamponi Leopardi has found a great use for them. He creates old lamps from recycled materials,… [MORE] |
 Pretty Pocket Protection - Pimped Swiss Army Knife::The Swiss really know how to bling it on! Who says pocket knives have to be masculine? The snazzy new Swiss Army knives were designed for the woman looking for some pretty practicality in her pocket...… [MORE] |
 12,000 Newspapers, One Site - Newspaper24.com, Where The World Meets::Getting your hands on global news has never easier thanks to the internet. A new database of 12,000 news publications from around the world has been launched for maximum efficiency. If you want the inside… [MORE] |
 Dremel Cordless Pumpkin Carver::As much as we'd like to fool ourselves, there's no denying that fall is just around the corner. Just in time for autumn comes the Dremel Cordless Pumpkin Carving Tool to make all your Halloween dreams… [MORE] |
 Top 5 Runway Falls - Models That Bail::Walking around in sky-high stilletos while the world's most judgmental fashion critics are watching is no easy feat. New York Magazine compiled a list of the "Top 5 Runway Falls," with photos and videos… [MORE] |
 The Model Manual - 2007 Guide To Models::With New York Fashion Week just days away, it's time for fashionistas to brush up on the whose who of models. New York Magazine gives their run down, photos included, on the it girls that will be parading… [MORE] |
 Organic Lube - Green Grease By Yes::You've greened up the rest of your life, so why not be environmentally conscious about your sex life, too? We've already found out we can recycle our vibrators at the sex toy dump (see trend below), and… [MORE] |
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