 50 Innovations in Retail::It’s no secret that the economy has had a profound impact on retail giants from Macy’s to Best Buy; Macy’s is expected to announce sometime today that they will be closing the doors of eleven locations… [MORE] |
 45 Orange-Hued Finds - A Collected Concentrate of Color::Orange is used for clown hair and comic book characters. It makes for bad knock, knock jokes-- orange ya glad, followed by the groaner punchline.
Orange wasn’t always a joke, however. In Elizabethan… [MORE] |
 39 Disturbing and Revolutionary Drugs and Medical Innovations::Patrick Swayze is one of the many individuals battling pancreatic cancer, and in his hellish drug regimen is an experimental medication called Vatalanib, which attempts to stunt the growth of the cells… [MORE] |
 27 Bizarre and Beautiful Innovations for Brides::Anyone who's ever had to plan a wedding has experienced the inevitable fear of holding your big event at the same time and venue as your best friend; that scenario is exactly what Anne Hathaway and Kate… [MORE] |
 28 Innovations for People Who Don't Like To Sleep::A friend of mine always says, "Sleep is for the dead," and there are some days where I completely agree, and I know I'm not alone.
In our fast-paced, high-tech lives, more is demanded of us on a daily… [MORE] |
 18 Examples of Body Parts Exploited for Coin::From Karl Lagerfeld’s obsession with Claudia Schiffer’s breasts, to the paparazzi invading personal space to catch a photo of Jamie Lynn Spears breastfeeding, the profiteers know that a woman’s form will… [MORE] |
 51 Nature-Inspired Innovations::The 261 natural attractions for the New 7 Wonders of Nature were announced this morning; Internet voting for the semifinalists will commence between now and July 7.
Nature has inspired a number of innovations… [MORE] |
 21 Innovative Photo Shoots by Mario Testino::Mario Testino is one of the most famous modern fashion and celebrity photographers, his work having been featured in the most prestigious magazines, like Vogue, around the world. The subjects of the Peruvian… [MORE] |
 29 Yachts Worthy of Your Mega Millions::I know exactly how I’d spend my Mega Millions check if I hit the jackpot: I’d buy one of these super luxury yachts and cruise around the world on my own personal island. If you’re a daydreaming spendthrift… [MORE] |
 31 Surprising Things Made of Food - From Alyssa Milanos' Veggie Dress to a Chocolate Gown::Alyssa Milano starred in a PETA ad in a dress made of leafy greens to promote vegetarian, which may sound odd at first, but not after cycling through the cluster below. The micro-trends in the images below… [MORE] |
 12 Custom-Made Pieces of Jewelry::Personalized jewelry has never been hotter; CAA agent David Bugliari proposed to fiance Alyssa Milano with a personalized ring from Jim Lavi at Daniel Jewelry in La Jolla, according to eFlux.
The personalized… [MORE] |
 45 Devices for Human Dynamos - Kinetic Contraptions that Yield Rewards for Physical Effort::There are a couple of ways that human beings can power devices. One is to use physical force, like pedaling or pushing to transfer energy through a mechanical system to do work. The second way is to use… [MORE] |
 25 Designs that Live - A Guide to Using Your Green Thumb in Home Decor::Do the earth good and evoke your inner Mother Nature. Everyone has a green thumb, and new innovations make it easier than ever to grow your own greenery.
From giftcards that blossom into plants, to bamboo… [MORE] |
 21 Sewtastic Notions - From Super Sutures to Threadless Stitches::Sewing can construct or embellish. Decorative threads are used for embroidery and needlepoint. Other types of thread are matched to their work, lightweight threads for fine finishing and hefty threads… [MORE] |
 36 Balloonovations::The humble balloon has been a source of inspiration for people of all ages. As tots, we quickly learn that a balloon is a reward, a special and delicate toy that defies gravity and must be safeguarded… [MORE] |
 Bacon in a Can - Shelf-Stable-Protein With 10-Year Shelf-Life::If you camp a lot, have a platoon of hungry soldiers to feed, or you simply don’t like to cook, Yoder’s Canned Bacon might be something worth looking into. Each can contains 40 to 50 fully-cooked slices… [MORE] |
 20 Dutchtastic Designs::I’m fascinated with Dutch design; not only because I’m a Dutchman, but mainly because Dutch design has a reach that exceeds far beyond the relative importance of the Netherlands, which has roughly only… [MORE] |
 24 Keychains and Mutant Key Gadgets - Unlock Your Key Clutter and Disarray::We all need some way to keep track of our keys. Some of the keys we use are virtual, like keywords and keycodes. For those of us whose lives aren’t totally tech, keys are also physical. We need them to… [MORE] |
 38 Zennovations to Bring You Peace::Meditation was once ridiculed in western society, but increasingly, people around the world are consciously seeking to understand the peaceful rituals traditional cultures have been practicing for centuries.… [MORE] |
 20 Twintastic Innovations - Twins Fuel A New Genre of Pop Culture::Rebecca Romijn is that latest celebrity to give birth to twins, but the rise in twins, triplets and other multiple births seems to be skyrocketing. Whether these increased multi-births are related to in-vitro… [MORE] |
 40 Utterly Unique Bedding Designs::If you loved the top 31 Unique Beds, you’ll go crazy for the utterly fascinating bedding featured in the cluster below. Cycle through the trends to discover some of the most outrageous and innovative bedsheets,… [MORE] |
 51 Lushious Innovations for Wine Lovers::Oenophiles will love this cluster of innovations for wine lovers. Wine has been a staple of many civilizations, dating back centuries, and playing a huge role in cultures across the globe. Today, it is… [MORE] |
 41 Purple-Hued Objects to Admire - Take Note! Purple is Everywhere, from Cities to Watermelon::Before modern chemistry stepped in, purple was a difficult color to produce. The Greeks squeezed it out of shellfish; squeezing 8,500 of the mollusks produced one gram of dye. Not exactly an eco-friendly… [MORE] |
 33 Fun and Frisky Toys for Grown-Ups::Adults like to have too, only the games we like to play in the bedroom involve a lot more than just jumping on the bed. It's toys like the ones in the cluster that mommy and daddy don't allow their little… [MORE] |
 20 Nursing Innovations - From Longterm Breast-Feeders Like Kelly Rutherford to Miracle Formula::Kelly Rutherford has caused quite a media stir with her publicly discussed choice to continue breastfeeding her two-year-old son Hermès.
“It’s an amazing bond with your child. Some cultures do it up to… [MORE] |
 Robert Pattinson Mania - 18 Ways The Twilight Star Has Influenced Pop Culture::Robert Pattinson, Robert Pattinson, Robert Pattinson… sick of him yet? Well, apparently the teen girls aren’t, so expect the Robert Pattinson hysteria to continue for at least a few more months.
Other… [MORE] |
 13 Kitchen Must-Haves for Waste-Free Partying::If you're hosting a party at your home to watch tonight's Fiesta Bowl game, you're no doubt dreading the post-game cleanup. Whether your Fiesta Bowl menu will be served upon paper plates or your finest… [MORE] |
 28 ‘Instant’ Innovations - Impatience-Driven Inventions::Our society has become adapted to a high right of innovation, fueling a demand for both material goods and service to be delivered at an all-time high rate. Consumers want things, and they want them now.… [MORE] |
 44 Healthy Produce Innovations - Fruit and Vegetable Inspired Good to Inspire Healthy Living::Fruits and vegetables have been a staple of the human diet as long as we have been on earth, and modern research has proven that produce is absolutely vital to our health. Yet despite this breadth of now… [MORE] |
 21 Ghostly Discoveries and Innovations::Halloween has come and gone, but for those who believe in ghosts and spirits, these undead souls roam the world--and our thoughts--year-round. In this slideshow, we'll giggle at ghosts by dressing our… [MORE] |
 42 Non-Alcoholic Drinks - There’s No Danger of DUI with These Drinks::There are always unfortunate incidents around the holidays caused by drunk driving; Sam Shepard, Charles Barkley and Matt Dillon were all popped for driving under the influence in the past week. These… [MORE] |
 18 Weapons for Women - Girlie Guns and Other Forms of Feminine Self-Protection::Judging by the latest celebrity news, Jennifer Aniston could have used one of the girlie weapons in the cluster below.
According to a press release, Jennifer Aniston held a burglar at gun point after… [MORE] |
 30 Viral Car and Motorcycle Ad Campaigns::Cars are an expensive commodity, and in a stagnant economy, car makers must entice consumers that their autos are splurge-worthy in the most economical manner possible. And while motorcycles are significantly… [MORE] |
 23 Unique Poufs, Stools and Ottomans - Put Up Your Feet or Park Your Bum on These Designs::Whether you call them poufs, stools or ottomans, these small furnishings serve a vital function. They give us a place to put up our feet when we sit in a chair that doesn’t have one built in. They can… [MORE] |
 Top 100 Trends in 2008 - Uncensored, Unfiltered, the Best of the Best::The crown jewel of our 2008 countdown, this massive micro trend report is an unfiltered list of the top trends in 2008. Just to make the list, the articles required 30,000 clicks, with the most popular… [MORE] |
 31 NASA Innovations - Will Obama Merge NASA and the Pentagon?::NASA has been at the forefront of some of our history's most important space and weather discoveries, so it's only natural that president-elect Obama and his transition team are discussing ways to better… [MORE] |
 23 (Serial) Killer Decor Ideas - Perfect for Your Dexter-Inspired Bloody Fabulous Abode::Dexter, as you probably know, is a blood splatter analyst who moonlights as a serial killer. The critically-acclaimed 'Dexter' TV show is based on the book Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay.
Michael… [MORE] |
 25 Curvy Designs and Sinuous Sculptures::There's something inherently sensual about the curved designs and sinuous sculptures in this slideshow. Some of them overtly channel the human form, like the coin sculpture by Niso Maman and the chairs… [MORE] |
 35 Good Vibrations - Some Are Naughty, Some Are Nice::We all know that adult toys and cell phones use it, but most of us don’t realize that the shakes, quivers, tremors, pulses, throbs, and shivers of what we call vibration make our world what it is. Mechanical,… [MORE] |
 38 Scary Skullptures::We’ve covered a number of anatomically-correct designs, and while there are quite a few focused on bones and the body’s infrastructure, skulls are by far the most popular focus for artists.
Whether you… [MORE] |
 30 Surrealist Innovations::The captivating surreal art of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali, both of whom died in the latter part of the 20th century, continue to be an influence in the 21st century.
We’ve seen Surrealism used… [MORE] |
 20 Innovations for the Homeless::Bitter cold temperatures have already killed 34 people in northern India in 2009; many of these individuals were homeless. Homelessness is always at the forefront of a social activist's attention, but… [MORE] |
 17 Sheepovations - From Sheepvertising to Hot Pink Rocking Sheep for Kids::Who knew that sheep were such prominent inspirations for design? We've unwittingly featured a number of sheep-inspired innovations that pay homage to this barnyard animal. From hot pink sheep rocking chairs… [MORE] |
 14 Ostentatious Carbon Offsets to Assuage Green Guilt::It’s fair to say that many people have reevaluated the impact their activities and lifestyles have on the planet; carbon offsets exist as a way to remunerate and give back to the environment. In theory… [MORE] |
 29 Bizarre Implant Innovations - From Bionic Eyes to Surgically-Controlled Poo::When many of us think of implants, we think first of cosmetic implants like breast augmentation, calf implants and posterior implants. Did you know, however, that there are a number of other implants done… [MORE] |
 15 Eccentric Fashions by Gareth Pugh::The eccentric fashion designer Gareth Pugh likes pushing the proverbial envelope with his outlandish creations.
Indeed, this innovative designer’s catwalks are always rife with weird and theatrical collections… [MORE] |
 35 Crazy Fashions From 2008 - Bizarre and Unique Sartorial Gems to Remember::Fashion in 2008 mirrored the eccentricities of modern day society and reflected the quick pace at which consumer desire now changes.
Designers created collections as diverse as the people who surf the… [MORE] |
 26 Chic Black Dresses - Modern LBDs, From Jennifer Garner’s Tailored Look to Goth Minis::Stars like Jennifer Garner are commonly seen rocking black; high end designers around the world create various styles in the shade, and the chance you know a woman with a feminine black number in her closet… [MORE] |
 20 Bovine Innovations to Celebrate the Year of the Ox::Cowabunga! According to the Chinese calendar, 2009 is the Year of the Ox. The beast symbolizes strength, fortitude and hard work—hence the term ‘bullheadedness.’ Taking liberties and including all things… [MORE] |
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