Strange, Odd, Weird or Wacky

Solid Gold Replica Of Lionel Messi's Foot Priced at $5.25 Million

by Steve Levenstein

A solid gold, 25-kilogram (55 pound), anatomically correct replica of Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi's left foot has been put up for sale by the Leo Messi foundation but you'll have to act fast, as it's a limited time offer. Cast and crafted by Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka, a portion of the $5.25 million sale proceeds are earmarked to assist victims of the devastating March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Spice Up Your Safety - iPhone Pepper Spray Case

by John J. Staughton

Keep your phones close, and your enemies farther. Style, security, and subtlety come together in the Pepper Spray Phone Case by Spraytect.

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Are You And Your iPad In The Toilet?

by Bob J

With the Pedestal Stand for iPad with toilet roll holder from CTA Digital, now less than ever does business need to be interrupted. Not even when you're doing your business.

Stuck For A Date? Grow Your Own Boyfriend

by Bob J

It's the end of the week and it seems like just about everyone in the world but you has plans for the evening. You don't feel like cooking for yourself, you're against the idea of dining out alone, and there's no way you're playing the third wheel again like last week. Relax, Incredible Gifts may have just what you're looking for. All you need is a working faucet and an empty bathtub.

Aiming For Peace - Guns Transformed Into Art

by Art Outside The...

Art is a product of creation. Guns are a tool of destruction. Mexican sculptor Pedro Reyes brings these two opposing forces into harmony with his unique and inspiring work.

3D Printed Gummy Dummy Clones Make Deliciously Creepy White Day Gifts

3D Printed Gummy Dummy Clones Make Deliciously Creepy Gifts

by Steve Levenstein

Japan's FabCafe is following up their Valentine's Day 3D-printed chocolate head promotion with a little something for the guys: the opportunity to create a miniature edible gummy replica of yourself just in time for White Day.

4 Anti Aging Devices That Really Work And Take Years Off Your Looks

by Kim Patterson

There are plenty of cosmetic procedures available these days, but not everyone’s running off to the plastic surgeon’s office to get rid of wrinkles. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best reviewed facial toners and skin rejuvenating devices currently available.

That's Sick! Seven Strange & Bizarre Japanese Medical Devices

by Steve Levenstein

While the vast majority of Japanese medical device designs are insightful, beneficial and, er, normal, a rare few stand out by virtue of their extreme niche applications and distinctive attributes such as borderline inappropriate cuteness. This isn't always a bad thing, especially if one of these strange and bizarre medical devices is about to be used on you!

Get Scared! - 3 Sites To Satiate Your Appetite For Fear

by Austin Keenan

After we covered Hotel 626, an online haunted house full of multimedia-rich material that went viral, we found our readers love to have their socks knocked off in horror. Unfortunately, Hotel 626 is no longer online, so we went to work to see where fans of horror games can go next. Check out these other scary online games that will cause your cursor to shake uncontrollably.

Calling All Winos - The Corkcicle Wine Chiller Keeps You Toasted

by John J. Staughton

Too tipsy to leave your couch and get the wine out of the fridge? Is the Chardonnay you've brought for a picnic in the park too warm to enjoy? The Corkcicle enables you to keep your wine cold, corked, and close at hand.

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No More Falling For Your iPad – Griffin's Got Your Back (And Front) Covered

by Cornelius Fortune

Sometimes a handsome leather case isn’t enough to protect your iPad. Sometimes you need to go to the extreme, and that’s where the Griffin Survivor Military-Duty Case comes in.

2 Red Hens Bibby Mats Catch Inevitable Baby Feeding Messes

by Kim Patterson

Babies need to learn to feed themselves, but the mess they make can be a nightmare to clean. 2 Red Hens Bibby Mats bridge the gap between baby and table and save you some of the mess.

Chocolate Covered Shrimp Chips Are A Sick Sea Snack

by Steve Levenstein

Japanese confectionery powerhouses Lotte and Calbee have teamed up to celebrate the mutual 50th anniversaries of two iconic snack favorites, Ghana Milk Chocolate Bars and Kappa Ebisen Chips, by rolling out limited edition "Kappaebisen Ghana" chocolate covered shrimp-flavored chips. Hey, it worked for Reese's!

Top 5 Valentine's Day Gifts It Never Crossed Your Mind To Give. Until Now.

by Bob J

With Valentine's Day being today, there's no time left to search out the perfect gift for your heart's desire. Flying in the face of reason, here are 5 last minute ideas for anyone without a clue as to what to give this Valentine's.

8 Great Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Favorite Geek

Fill Your Heart With Love -Or Writing Utensils

by Jill Harness

Still looking for the perfect gift for your favorite geek? We can help, just remember, if you want something on this list, you'd better order express shipping and then put off your romantic night until Friday so you can enjoy a longer night together.

Keep Your Dark Secret Hidden With The Big Daddy Driver

by Bob J

If you have a dark secret that you desperately need to hide from loved ones, peers, friends, pretty much anyone really, the Big Daddy Driver may be just what you're looking for. Although frankly if you're in that deep I don't see much hope. Anyway, give it a shot. What's to lose? Doesn't sound like things could get much worse, does it.

Fred & Friends Fuzzy Face Photo Frame Brings Old School Fun

by Kim Patterson

Do you remember the 'Wooly Willy' game you had as a kid? Well, now Fred & Friends has brought that same fun back with their Fuzzy Face Photo Frame.

Man Sues Prizm Glasses for Making Him Lazy

by Bob J

If you're looking to be more productive while lying down, a new pair of Prizm Glasses may be the answer. But they're not for everyone. You'll need imagination and a stiff neck if you're to avoid the fate of Martin Warburton, who hasn't been upright since he first put them on.

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iPotty Makes Potty Training A Wee Bit Hi-Tech

by Kim Patterson

Potty training has gone hi-tech. The iPotty, which debuted at this year’s Consumer Electronic’s Show, gives toddlers some incentive to stay on the pot by incorporating an iPad stand.

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Suck Snots (Yes, Literally) with Sweden's NoseFrida

by Tamara Warta

When you need to suck snot out of your baby's nose, a successful Swedish company suggests you take things quite literally with their device that requires a baby, a parent and a straw. If you have a child who frequently experiences colds and congestions, this invention from overseas may be just the ticket. And, if you follow through with it, you've proven that when it comes to parenthood - you totally do NOT suck.