http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Trendopoly's Latest Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-11-11T03:30:13Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachis-personal-brain-scanner 2007-05-25T07:57:00Z 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… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frikandel-the-horse-meat-hot-dog 2007-05-25T00:44:00Z 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… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fainting-goat-phenomenon 2007-05-25T00:34:00Z 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… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-flavored-soda-pepsi-ice-cucumber 2007-05-24T13:08:00Z 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… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-largest-dog-gibson-the-great-dane-stands-7-feet-tall 2007-05-24T03:23:00Z 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… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaculate-conception-for-sharks 2007-05-23T21:47:00Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myspace-hacked-by-terrorists-is-laura-schlessingers-son-a-victim-or-a-bad-g 2007-05-23T20:02:00Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Pop Culture and Internet Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcraft-ii-revealed-gamers-are-drooling 2007-05-23T16:55:00Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slick-leather-mouse-for-the-discerning-professional 2007-05-23T03:38:00Z 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… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whos-a-rat-dot-com-reveals-police-informants 2007-05-23T02:37:00Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-makeover-world-wide-web-edition 2007-05-23T00:17:00Z 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.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Life Stages Youth Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-messaging-soars-in-popularity-amongst-teens-secret-faceless-anonymous 2007-05-22T23:26:00Z 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.… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddy-pirates-calling-it-quits-illegal-downloading-drops-among-youth 2007-05-22T22:08:00Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wowo-dog-pod 2007-05-22T02:11:00Z 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… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-that-house-mortgage-fraud-is-on-the-increase 2007-05-22T02:02:00Z 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.… Life Stages Baby Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feral-children-kids-brought-up-by-animals 2007-05-22T01:21:00Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-petzz-pet-ownership-doesnt-come-any-easier-than-this 2007-05-21T22:24:00Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends News and World Events Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-trafficking-modern-day-slavery-flourish-in-north-america 2007-05-21T21:17:00Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogun-a-robot-that-can-recognize-your-face 2007-05-21T18:16:00Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playing-with-your-food-cakes-that-are-games 2007-05-21T18:02:00Z 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… Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weird-events-the-famous-frog-jumping-contest 2007-05-21T17:04:00Z 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… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-in-business-ceo-of-elementeo-is-only-13-years-old 2007-05-21T01:32:00Z 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… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-books-as-3d-sculptures 2007-05-21T01:03:00Z 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… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spike-lights-cool-blue-lighting-by-designer-tom-kirk 2007-05-20T12:48:00Z 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...… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxidermy-gone-wrong-chernobyl-chicken-two-headed-squirrel-and-feral-cat 2007-05-20T05:03:00Z 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,… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Trend Jargon http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-lingo-blamestorming-mouse-potato-and-swipeouts 2007-05-19T03:46:00Z 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… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends News and World Events Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-pirates-sudden-surge-in-attacks-in-2007 2007-05-19T03:34:00Z 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… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-record-treasure-black-swan-shipwreck-yields-500-million-dollar-treasu 2007-05-19T03:20:00Z 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… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-as-art-oil-paintings-using-your-loved-ones-cremated-ashes 2007-05-19T03:08:00Z 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 Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-exerswim-wave-machine 2007-05-18T23:17:00Z