5,402 Views - Click for Slideshow Today’s viral Top 50 cluster is led by Elisabeth Hasselbeck kicking ass and the Sarah Palin Action Figure.  The first story is about Elisabeth Hasselbeck publicly burning Michelle Obama.  Her starlet attack on a first wife has made the Elisabeth Hasselbeck video spread like wild fire across the blogosphere. In a totally different world, Trend Hunter has always been proud to introduce unique action figures and dolls, so our cluster of 30 unique dolls is attracting a lot of attention.  Of course, the lead doll being a Sarah Palin action figure probably helps generate a little extra buzz. 3D tattoos, an atom smasher, gummy bear torture and fairytale fashion also topped the list.  Via: trendhunter

Buying Nobility (GALLERY)

Noble Titles for Sale

Did you know that you can buy and sell noble titles? In several European countries, it’s possible to purchase titles of nobility ranging from Duke or Duchess all the way up to Prince or Princess and everything…
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Video Games for Boomers (GALLERY)

Mamma Mia and SingStar ABBA for PlayStation

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From Ex-Con to Icon (GALLERY)

Anne Hathaway in W Magazine

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Large Hadron Collider Art (UPDATE)

Who says scientific instruments have to be black and gray? The Large Hadron Collider is a rainbow of colors that have lured and inspired photographers to catalog the Hadron Collider as a work of art. The…
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Photos Converted Into Masterpieces (GALLERY)

Canvas on Demand

Canvas on Demand is ranked 283 on America's 500 fastest growing Inc. list. Not bad at all. However, they may get higher in the ranks as being featured on "The View" sure has its advantages -- the search…

Activists vs Fashion Industry (GALLERY)

PETA Protests Donna Karan

Not to take away from the value of their efforts, but it's pretty amusing to see the ongoing battle between PETA and the fashion industry. We've recently seen French Vogue flip PETA the finger, now it's…
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Political Fashion Analysts (GALLERY)

Nina Garcia Hates Sarah Palin Glasses

While Sarah Palin’s Kawasaki 704 glasses got Trend Hunter a high-profile mention on CNN, fashion guru Nina Garcia from the popular TV show Project Runway is not a fan. “She has promise,” Garcia said of…
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Con Men for Celebs Update (GALLERY)

Guilty Plea for Anne Hathaway's Ex

On September 4, our fearless leader here at Trend Hunter, Jeremy Gutsche, wrote an article about Anne Hathaway’s con-man ex-beau, Raffaello Follieri. We’ve learned today that Hathaway’s ex “sooo good…
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Fairytale Fashion Ads (GALLERY)

Meltin Pot Campaign

Fairy tales and Greek mythology are a constant source of inspiration in the realm of fashion and advertising. This Meltin’ Pot clothing ad campaign is the latest to draw from this rich source. The print…
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Micro Car Public Discounts (GALLERY)

NYC Offers 2-for-1 Smart Car Parking Deal

Smart USA, the European microcar, has made a deal with a New York City parking lot owner so two cars can park for the price of one at city lots. The Smart is just over 8 feet long and two Smart Cars will…
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Super-Sized Appliances (GALLERY)

The Jet Plane Freezer

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Bodies to Incent Exercise (VIDEO)

Top 10 Celebrity Abs

Celebrities have long been judged by their abs, and a nice six pack can instantly evoke body envy in both male and female fans. This gallery shows the top ten celebrity abs, showing a balance of male…
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Front Row Fashions (GALLERY)

Stars at Spring 2009 New York Fashion Week

Just as exciting as what’s being worn on the runways at New York Fashion Week, are the outfits the stars are sporting in the front row, mingling outside the tents at Bryant Park and hitting the stylish…
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Star Wars first hit the big screen 31 years ago. Since then, Star Wars has inspired thousands of new products, merchandising promotions, lego creations, Star Wars costumes, even a Star Wars guide to the…
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Latex Gone Girlie (GALLERY)

Matthew Williamson Spring 2009 Collection

For his Spring/Summer 2009 fashion collection, Matthew Williamson unveiled a collection of flirtatiously feminine patterns and flowing dresses at New York Fashion Week, with the stark contrast of black…
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Online Teen Drug Craze

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What are snurf pills? As a curious journalist, I had to know what all the buzz was about, and if you're a parent, you'll want to know about snurf pills too. Next time you ask your computer savvy teen…
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Choosing Between 14 Covers (GALLERY)

V Magazine Fall 2008 Issue Features 14 Models

Options, options: V Magazine knows that's what people want these days, which is why the fashion and beauty magazine launched their Fall 2008 issue with 14 different cover options. The black and white…
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Exclusive Mobile Phone Carriers (GALLERY)

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Only On T-Mobile

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 will be carried exclusively by T-Mobile in the United States. Research In Motion unveiled the long anticipated BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, the first BlackBerry to come in the…
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Political Talk Show Controversies (VIDEO)

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Burns Michelle Obama

Elisabeth Hasselbeck is under media scrutiny for her controversial Michelle Obama commentary. Elisabeth Hasselbeck, the 31 year old View Hostess, has never been one to hide her opinion. The video shows…

30 Unique Dolls (CLUSTER)

The Sarah Palin Action Figure is Just The Beginning

The blogosphere is buzzing with the Sarah Palin Action Figure, which Trend Hunter featured days ago… But the world is full of unique action figures that make the Sarah Palin Action Figure seem boring. …
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Facelifts in 6.9 Seconds

Volkswagen GTI Wrinkles Ad

This new ad for Volkswagen promotes the return of the GTI model by showing the effects of its 0 to 100 speed in 6.9 seconds. The selling point? The ladies in the car will get an instant face lift as…
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3D Tattoos (GALLERY)

Animated Body Art

Is 3D animated art the next step in tattoo technology? Here’s are some examples from the French studio Boucherie Moderne. They rock and most certainly do look like the way forward. The idea for animated…
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Space-Age Bedroom Furniture

The Beam Bed

The Beam Bed can give any science-fiction enthusiast the feeling of sleeping on a spaceship.  With strategically placed lights and lacquered wood board supports, one can easily fall for the illusion of…
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Body Calligraphy (VIDEO)

French body painter and graffiti artist RéElBenjam1 uses the art of calligraphy to create a contemporary extension of his emotions and personal experiences and transform them into shapes, colors, and signs.…
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Cities Fueled By Human Waste (GALLERY)

San Antonio Goes Brown, Not Green

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Facial Remixing (GALLERY)

Political Face Morphing

When bloggers and Photoshop geniuses can’t decide between a candidate, they simply create a new one from two faces.  Political face morphing has become an art of its own this election year.  The New…
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Flexible Floor Lamps (GALLERY)

Fragile by Ira Rozhavsky

"Fragile" is a floor lamp designed by the Israeli designer Ira Rozhavsky. The lamp is made of crushed glass and is coated with silicon. The lamp is decorated with LED light that goes all around the edges.…

Nature Closeups (GALLERY)

Dewdrop Macro Photography

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Bird Dance-Offs (VIDEO)

World's First Avian Dance Competition

This time, "shake a tailfeather" actually involves tailfeathers. Anyone who saw the viral video of Snowball the cockatoo dancing to the Backstreet Boys is well aware that some birds can definitely bust…
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Ditching Hollywood for Indy Films (GALLERY)

Jennifer Aniston Opts for Indie

Jennifer Aniston wants to give up the glitz of Hollywood movies to pursue her love of independent films. Jennifer Aniston, who is currently at the Toronto International Film Festival promoting her new…
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Avian Couture (VIDEO)

Apparel for Birds

Despite their naturally beautiful plumage, many birds have been stepping out in even greater style recently, thanks to the bird outfitters at Avian Fashions.  The outfits they create combine form and function,…
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Live-Action Classic Video Games (VIDEO)

Pac-Man The Movie

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Nixing Dorm Land Lines (GALLERY)

UK Coeds Prefer Cell Phones

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The land of Blingdom is ruled by Swarovski, the quintessential crystal brand. These Austrian sparklers have been found on everything from contact lenses to the humble kitchen sink. Coffee machines, opera…
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Linguistic Turf Wars

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The choice and consequent usage of the word ‘soda’ or ‘pop’ is one of the US’ most argumentative topics, and it’s prevalent enough to warrant a study by the Journal of English Linguistics. Through the…
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Viral Video Rebuttals (VIDEO)

McCain Ad Defends Sarah Palin for Obama’s "Lipstick on a Pig"

John McCain’s turnaround time to defend Sarah Palin is truly remarkable. It seems mere hours after Barack Obama said, “You can put lipstick on a pig,” as the crown cheered, adding “It’s still a pig.” “You…
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Skeletal Closets (GALLERY)

DINO Clothes Rack

The DINO clothes rack is a stunningly sculptural yet practical way to hang your coats and shirts. When aligned in one configuration, the sleek white hangers flow in a wave-like pattern forming what resembles…
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Extreme Public Transportation (GALLERY)

Giant Suction Cups for Hitchhikers

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Raw Poultry Public Art (GALLERY)

Attention Chicken by Nicolas Lampert

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Party Shoes Worth Hoarding (GALLERY)

Exotic Styles for the Fashion Hunt

Women and shoes, diamonds, and purses. Who knows why, but they just all meld together into one luxury consuming organism. Women hoard shoes. I think it is like how guys hang animal heads on their walls.…
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Bizarre Toy Tributes (GALLERY)

Stephen Hawking in LEGO

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Wearable News (GALLERY)

T-Post News Tee Shirt Subscription Service

T-post is a T-shirt subscription that is based on news. Every six weeks they take a news story which catches their attention and design the next issue based on that news. As you can see from the images…
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Tormented Candy Photos (GALLERY)

Gummy Bear Torture

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Big Bang Breakthroughs (VIDEO)

CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC)

A Big Bang simulator by CERN, called the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), cost close to $4 billion, is being heralded as one of the greatest experiments of our time… although it’s evoked doomsday fears in…
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Crystal Bibs (GALLERY)

Dramatic Jewelery by Karen McFarlane

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DIY Custom Cookbooks (GALLERY)

Inkubook.com

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Eco Transformers (GALLERY)

The Backpack Bicycle

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Mega-Star Telethons (UPDATE) (GALLERY)

Aniston, Ferrera, Applegate & Armstrong Raise $100 Million

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Bald Head Billboard Ads

Air New Zealand Seeks Shaven Heads for Ad Tattoos

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29 Incredible Inedibles (CLUSTER)

Food Products Unfit for Consumption

Food is an essential component for life; as such, it naturally dominates even the non-culinary realms of our existence. These 30 food products may have been inspired by actual cuisine, but they’re certainly…
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