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Paper Cut Clouds: 6 Truly Magical Cloud Lamps By Yu Jordy Fu
by Toby
Paper cutting is an an ancient Chinese art, and a very intricate art form. Prolific artist, designer, and architect, Yu Jordy Fu, may have the gene for mastering this art, because her talent is hard to beat. In her new Cloud Lamps, she creates lovely, peaceful dreams from paper, and she even makes them accessible to us.
Attending Religious Services May Reduce Risk of Death
by Rane
Do you regularly attend religious services? If so, you are reducing your risk of death, according to a new study.
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1 comment Light Bulb Changer:Redundancy Illuminated
by Cosetta
Who out there does not remember those old light-bulb jokes? You, know, the ones that went, ‘how many whatevers does it take to change a light bulb?’ Answers were precursors to Polish and other bad ethnic jokes, but the patent for the light bulb changer, (#6826983 to be exact) is neither. It is, however, quite ridiculous, and as such, belongs here now. Read on and realize you simply haven’t seen it all.
Ancient Mammoths: Russian Scientists Examine Why They Died
by M Dee Dubroff
Mammoths roamed Europe, Asia and North America in the second half of the Pleistocene era and died out about 10 thousand years ago during last ice age. Until recently, many scientists blamed ancient hunters for their extinction. What really killed them and why? Read some answers to this ancient mystery, albeit you walk away with even more questions.
Dorm2Dorm’s Convenient Moving and Storage Solutions for Students
by Beth Graddon-Hodgson
Dorm2Dorm is a smart business that solves a common problem, by providing storage, moving, cleaning and packing services for students during scheduled hiatuses from college.
Soda Pop Bra and Panties Easy On The Eyes Better for The Environment
by Gloria Campos
Designer Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch's has done something very interesting and sexy with recycled aluminum this time. If you've seen the picture above you know I'm talking about lingerie. That's right, she has made lingerie out of recycled soda cans.
Invasion Of The Robot Snatchers Coming To A Nursing Home Near You
by Boomer Babe
Guess what? We don't have to worry about growing old alone. We will have robots to take care of us... the kind that can become any person you authorize it to be, kind of like a medium to communicate with the living.
Reusable Heart Shaped Hand Warmer is People AND Earth Friendly
by Steve Levenstein
Cold Hands? Warm Heart! This reusable, environmentally friendly, heart-shaped portable heating pad from Japan puts out heat to the beat, again and again!
Keep Your Powder And Your iPod® Dry!
by Must Love Gadgets
If there were two favorite gadgets loved by product designers this past two years, it was the USB port and the iPod. Don't get me wrong, I love my port (preferably not too sweet) and don't remember life without my iPod, but jeez, do I really need a farting plastic dog or a bookcase holder for my iPod?
Architecture Powered By Humans: Liquid Space 6.0
by Toby
Wouldn't it be great if we didn't have to depend on anything but the right hardware, the most sophisticated software, and our own energy to power our homes, buildings, and cars?
Russian Unique Sapphire Technology: Gems Helpful as Well as Beautiful?
by M Dee Dubroff
A unique technology for growing profiled sapphire crystals has been recently developed by Russian scientists. Read all about the amazing medical advances these crystals provide for medicine in general and oncology in particular.
Baseball Knuckles Under as Japan League Drafts Teen Girl Pitcher
by Steve Levenstein
A league of their own? Not in Japan at least, where 16-year-old female knuckleballer Eri Yoshida has just been drafted by a Japanese pro baseball team. The boys of summer - plus one girl - will take the field in April 2009.
New Thermometer Has a Mother’s Loving Touch
by Rane
When I was little and had a cold, my mother would always take my temperature by putting a glass stick thermometer in my mouth. I never understood these, because not only did I have to close my mouth to get a reading on it, my nose was stuffed up so I couldn’t breathe out of that either! Well, now there is a simpler solution.
It's Cute, It's Little, and It Climbed the Grand Canyon!
by John P. Barker
In an unparalleled ad campaign, Panasonic's parent company-Matsushita Electric Industrial-put its Evolta batteries to the test by powering a five-ounce robot in an effort to climb the Grand Canyon.
Find Environmental Resources Through Green Map System
by Pria Ingrum
When you consider visiting or moving to a place, wouldn't it be great to know where the environmentally-friendly places are? The revolutionary Green Map System allows just that with its ecomaps.
Profit from Part-Time Pets: The Dog Leasing Market
by Beth Graddon-Hodgson
Miss having the companionship of a furry friend, but don't have the life circumstances that allow you to have one of your own? Businesses like FLEXPETS and major hotel chains like Fairmont and the Ritz-Carlton have established a unique time sharing concept.
Sports Cars Compatible With Macs And PCs
by Must Love Gadgets
Many of us had our hopes that one day we'd be able to buy a fast, sleek sports car, one that would make every guy, chick, and child's jaw drop. We'd be sooo cool.
Top 5 Weird Plushies To Squeeze And Love
by Jill Harness
If you're tired of the old teddy bear and even stuffed hippos aren't raising your pulse any more, you may not be over plushes, you might just need a change of speed. These five furry options might be just what what you, or a picky child in your life, might be looking for.
Drive Golfers Crazy With Radio Controlled Golf Ball
by John P. Barker
Want to torment your golf buddies? This remote controlled golf ball is sure to torment putters.
Broccoli May Help Lower Smoker’s Risk of Lung Cancer
by Rane
Researchers have found that eating broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may reduce a smoker’s risk of developing lung cancer.
