 Honeycomb-Inspired Lighting - The Beehouse Lamp::The Beehouse Lamp concept by Yar Rassadin in Russia is based on the hexagonal cells that bees create as they build their honeycombs. The honey found in actual honeycombs is replaced in this lamp with honey-yellow… [MORE] |
 Feline Humiliation Helmets - Hello Kitty Costumes for Cats::This is both horrifying and hilarious. Sanrio is now selling kits which contain everything you need to dress your pets up as Hello Kitty, the hat being a particularly fine touch.
I guess most cats would… [MORE] |
 Plastic Recyclable Bikes - Matt Clark's IV 1 Prototype::The plastic, recyclable bike prototype was designed by Matt Clark, an industrial designer from California. The inovative eco bike is called the IV-1, or the Innervision 1. The plastic bike is built primarily… [MORE] |
 Hello Kitty Medical Supplies - Doctors Get Cute::When it comes to Hello Kitty, I would like to think there are some lines even Sanrio would not cross. But no, clearly anything that has ever been invented, anywhere in the world, holds potential for a… [MORE] |
 iPhone Coasters - Meninos Drinking Apps::Created by Brazil’'s Meninos design and based on the iPhone menu icons, these drink coasters would be a great gift for any iPhone addict.
All of their favorite applications are there, from iPod to Settings,… [MORE] |
 Biofuel Wave Jumpers - Biocat Catamaran::Going green traveling on the deep blue seas in a fierce catamaran would be unbelievable. The Biocat Catamaran uses a V10 diesel or two regular automotive engines that run on biofuel. The boat was designed… [MORE] |
 Chic Compostable Dinnerware - Verterra Leaf Dishes::According to Verterra, not all compostable dinnerware is made equal. Most compostable dishes on the market cannot be microwaved or put in the oven, and are made from food crops that could have been used… [MORE] |
 Solar-Powered Bikes - The Cycle Sol Bicycle::The Cycle Sol solar-powered bike is a concept that aims to make the lives of eco-friendly commuters far less strenuous. The Cycle Sol features a canopy that is covered with solar cells. As the cyclist… [MORE] |
 75 DUI Temptations & Warnings - Heather Locklear & Paris Hilton, Take Notice::With the news of Heather Locklear being arrested for DUI, she joins Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Mel Gibson, Nicole Richie, and Kiefer Sutherland as some of the celebrities who set a bad example for the… [MORE] |
 $935,000 Dolls - Diamond Draped Licca–Chan::Not the best looking doll in the world, but for $923,000 you would expect it to be. Maybe for a million?
This is specially produced doll from Tomy Toys called “Licca–chan” comes clad in a tiara and gown… [MORE] |
 45 Million-Year-Old Beer - Modern Brew from Ancient Yeast::Raul Cano has successfully brewed a beer that can honestly be referred to as the only one of its kind in the world--a beer brewed with yeast that is 45 million years old.
Cano extracted the yeast from… [MORE] |
 IRL TV Feuds - Martha Stewart and Norma Collier Story on Desperate Housewives::Norma Collier and Martha Stewart are the real life versions of Bree and Katherine from Desperate Housewives. In real life, Norma Collier was a partner with Martha Stewart until Martha went behind Norma's… [MORE] |
 Cow-Milking Robots - Automated Dairy Extractors::Robots aren't just making the lives of humans easier, they are also improving the quality of life for cows. A robotic milker has been developed to fully automate the cow-milking process. A trained cow… [MORE] |
 Life Advice from Stars - Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP::With the launch of GOOP, Gwyneth Paltrow wants to help people “nourish the inner aspect.”
Paltrow, who sometimes can’t remember which side of the car the steering wheel is on, thinks you might need some… [MORE] |
 31 Views on Body Image + Kim Kardashian Clears Up Fat Misconception::Kim Kardashian is the latest celebrity to speak openly about body image in the media, giving us yet another posing view on modern ideals.
Kim Kardashian is defending her frame, stating she’s not as big… [MORE] |
 6 Scary Modern Diseases - World Health Organization Warns of These 6::Although avian flu is the medical media favourite, there are five other diseases we need to be concerned about. Due to the ease of international travel, climate change and drug resistance, a few deadly… [MORE] |
 25 Examples of Transit As A Holiday Experience::When time is precious, every moment has to be maximized. That belief is the reason so many modern vacationers are choosing to travel on modes of transportation that are part of the adventure.
This includes… [MORE] |
 Fashion Burkas - Untraditional Traditional Dress::You can’t blame designers for using a dress as traditional as the Burka to make a statement about society.
Some have taken the ultra-conservative dress made of felt and made it flirty, a la Marilyn Monroe.… [MORE] |
 40 Anti-Vegetarian Innovations::My poor vegetarian sister will hate me for writing this article. I just find all the products people are making out of meat, or that are inspired by meat, far too bizarre not to feature. I'm talking bacon… [MORE] |
 Hamburger Cakes - The Whopper Wedding Burger::Fast food junkies, Tom and Kerry Watts, celebrated their marriage with their dream wedding cake - a 42 pound, half a meter wide hamburger.
The gigantic burger weighed the equivalent of around 100 quarter… [MORE] |
 Blooming Window Art - Flat Flowers Stickers::These Flat Flowers stickers are the work of Dutch photographer Suseela Gorter. Flat flowers are photographs of flowers in a vase printed on a clear and static material.
You simply stick the Flat Flowers… [MORE] |
 Bullet-Shaped Bottles - Bollinger Bond 007 Champagne::Inspired by the upcoming James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, Bollinger is launching a bullet shaped Champagne bottle that has Bollinger 007 inscribed on the exterior.
When empty, this unique bottle can… [MORE] |
 Gadgets Made of Meat - Art for Carnivores::Mothers are always telling their children not to play with their food. In this case, that message clearly fell upon deaf ears.
These meat-made gadgets gives a whole new meaning to having fun with your… [MORE] |
 25 Ways to Support Gay Rights + Hayden Panettiere “Was Gay In A Past Life”::Hayden Panettiere expressed her pro-gay opinion, joining influential people like Brad Pitt and companies like Google on her views.
In an effort to encourage younger people to vote at the Declare Yourself… [MORE] |
 36 Traveling Tips for The Amazing Race Contestants::One of my favorite shows, The Amazing Race, just premiered its 13th installment on CBS. The eleven teams of 22 lucky contestants in The Amazing Race will not only be competing for the ultimate $1 million… [MORE] |
 Laser Toy Weapons - The Silver Wolf Full Metal Rubber Band Gun::Men, boys and even a few girls will enjoy hours of entertainment with the Silver Wolf Full Metal Rubber Band Gun. It has two prominent features that enable accuracy and quick shooting: a laser pointer… [MORE] |
 Personalized Canine Signs - Danger Dogs Warning Placards::Most "Beware of Dog" signs are boring, bland and ordinary. Michelle Page from California, however, found a unique concept in dog signs from Nepal and has made them available worldwide.
Danger Dogs are… [MORE] |
 Adult Diaper Fashion Shows - Incontinent Couture::I suppose it was only a matter of time before someone decided to bring adult diaper couture to the fashion arena. In this case, it was the Japanese, who showed adult diaper fashions on the catwalk. After… [MORE] |
 Razors with Rulers - The Trim Slim Ensures Perfect Sideburns::Designed by James McAdam, Trim Slim is a razor with a stainless steel blade that separates into two. By using the caliper, you can get the best setting and correct distance apart, giving you a clean and… [MORE] |
 Luxury Desserts for Gamers - The Katamari Wedding Cake::The Katamari wedding cake is based on the Japanese puzzle-action video game developed by Namco for the Playstation 2.
This wedding cake is actually just a lemon cake with strawberry filling. What makes… [MORE] |
 DIY Disco Instructions - The Moonwalk Superstar::If you’ve ever wanted to learn the King of Pop’s signature moonwalk dance move, this faux placard will teach you how--sort of. Print it out and amaze your friends as you glide across the floor just like… [MORE] |
 Digital Medieval Cookbooks - King Richard II's Recipes Online::You can now taste what King Richard II used to eat, as a 14th-century recipe book compiled by his chefs is set to go online. This cookbook will provide an unbeatable insight into the lifestyle during the… [MORE] |
 Bizarre Headstones - 10 Memorable Graves::A less-than-cheerful thought is that we are all going to die, so we’ll all eventually need a headstone. But what type? Here are some creative--albeit strange--gravestones.
The tombstones featured in this… [MORE] |
 Graffitied Girls - Body Paint Meets Street Style::Tattoo art and graffiti have always been closely correlated. So it seems fitting that actual graffiti should be the next wave of body art.
Those graffiti artists are naughty boys and if you need any… [MORE] |
 Punch-Powered Lamps - Stress-Reducing LEDs::Punch the !ighting is a kinetic energy concept developed by designers Jun Bum Park Jin and Kim Sook that involves punching an LED lamp. Punch the !ighting was created to give people a fun way to release… [MORE] |
 64 Magic Tricks, Illusions and Inventions::Conjuring tricks of the modern sort, clever illusions, camouflage and seemingly magical innovations are featured in this giant wizardry cluster.
These magical tricks occur in art, in performance, on… [MORE] |
 Cardboard-Inspired Bedding - The Quilt Cover Project::As first glance, this is ridiculously non-PC: a quilt cover and pillowcase set that looks just like folded cardboard boxes. The quilt cover comes in a price range from about $73 to $117 depending on its… [MORE] |
 Boldly Bizarre Brides - 10 Ridiculous Wedding Themes::The ghetto wedding has got to be one of the most questionable choices around in terms of wedding themes.
At least, that’s what you'd think before checking out the rest of these bizarre wedding themes,… [MORE] |
 $20,000 LEGO Builds - The Harry S Truman Warship::This model of the Harry S Truman warship is a 350-pound, 200,000 brick beast. Talk about being a work of art--it comes complete with electrical lights, moving elevators and radar dishes.
It was, not… [MORE] |
 37 Ways to Live a Healthy Lifestyle::It’s easy to live a healthy lifestyle when you have the right attitude and tools to keep you going. You don’t have to be rich or thin to have a healthy lifestyle, especially with these 37 tips, all of… [MORE] |
 Avian Apartments - 'Super Kingdom' Birdhouse Exhibit::The 'Super Kingdom' birdhouse exhibit is sort of an ultra high-density condo community for the aviary set. Duo Bruce Gilchrest and Jo Jelson of London Fieldworks created this commissioned work as a comment… [MORE] |
 Familiar Superfoods - Antioxidant-Rich Cherry Juice::A humble cherry is set to go where no fruit has gone before. Drinking a glass of cherry juice a day offers the same health benefits as eating 23 portions of fruit and vegetables.
Scientists have discovered… [MORE] |
 Bikini-Clad Baristas - Java Girls Blends Hooters and Starbucks::Java Girls are meant to be "...the hottest concept in the specialty coffee industry that is sweeping the nation!" The beauty of this concept involves a semi-naked barista trapped in a kiosk.
Their mission… [MORE] |
 Oddball Olympians - ESPN Brazil's Unusual Athletes::As featured on ESPN Sports in Brazil, there are some athletic champions that receive their accolades entirely outside the realm of professional sports, Olympics or prime time television.
ESPN's champions… [MORE] |
 Designer Tampons - Luxury Personal Care Accessories::These luxury designer tampons by Andrea Mettler push the boundaries of taboo in their design. They certainly add an attractive twist to an item that is usually assessed for its functionality rather than… [MORE] |
 Political Logo Lampooning - Obama-Biden Become Donuts and Bacon::The Obama 2008 presidential campaign poster blends two of America's favourite foods for a satirical electoral fashion statement. The folks over at Zazzle have created this tee-shirt for snack-food-loving… [MORE] |
 8 Random World Records - 2009 Guinness Book Released::You know that Christmas is around the corner when Guinness Book of Records 2009 is out. This book really annoys me and seems totally pointless--that is, until I find a record that no else one will think… [MORE] |
 Skinny Sitcom Stars - The 90210 Girls Fuel Body Image Woes::While the runway models in Europe are being judged by the government to weigh enough, are AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Stroup and Shenae Grimes--the 90210 girls--too thin?
Television adds ten to fifteen… [MORE] |
 41 Recycled Treasures::Can you believe that since June of 2008 alone, we've brought you over forty eco-friendly treasures made from recyclables? It is awesome to know that so many people are coming up with creative designs… [MORE] |
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