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The IKEA Bike

by Chris Weiss

Unfortunately not a model that you'll be seeing in IKEA's catalog, the IKEA bike was a mass gift that the Swedish home decor company recently bestowed upon staff members as a holiday present.

World's Next Fastest Production Car: TranStar Dagger GT

by RagingBull

Car or fantasy? The American-made TranStar Dagger GT aims to be the first production car to 300 mph. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

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Eco-friendly Christmas Trees Stands in Haifa Shortly After Devastating Fire

by Gloria Campos

Today in the center of Haifa there is a 38-foot Christmas tree made of 5,480 recycled plastic bottles. The eco-friendly tree was finished a few days after devastating fires left over 40 people dead and millions of trees destroyed. The green project could not have been done without the help of Haifa's local residents.

Cyclists: Cover Your Ass. Literally.

by Chris Weiss

You protect your head, hands and body while cycling, why not your ass?

7 Wild, Multifunctional Bikes

by Chris Weiss

Bicycles are usually pretty straightforward. They get you from point a. to point b. with two wheels, a pair of pedals, a few gears and a chain.

Not these bikes. These bikes each feature at least one totally different function that sets them apart from every other 10-speed, commuter and mountain bike.

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iPad-Compatible Clothing For Carrying Social Media On Your Person (Just In Time For The Holidays)

by Ron Callari

As innovative as the iPad is, the one challenge that most owners are up against is how to transport their portable hand-held computers around. Sling bags, purses and backpacks are jerry-rigged solutions. When you're on the go with an urge to tweet or check your Facebook status quickly, the best access is reaching for the envied device from the inside pocket of a jacket or vest designed specifically for the purpose.

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Pimp Your Ride With Big, Horrible Mascara

by RagingBull

Is the leather bra not effeminate enough for your car? How about some eyelashes for your headlights. Yeah. They actually have those.

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The Mass Electric Vehicle Era Is Underway

by Brilliant

An historic week for mass-produced electric vehicles, the first Nissan Leaf made its way off of the lot and Chevy began shipping Volts to dealerships.

The Bond Bike In Action

by Chris Weiss

The Bond Bike is one of the most extreme bikes of 2010 and one lucky rider actually got to take it for a spin through the snow drifts it was designed to master.

Sassy Teething Feeder Allows Babies A Wider Range of Food Choices

by Kim Patterson

Here is an interesting little baby tool. It looks like a contraption you would see featured on one of those ‘guess what it is’ type of gadget postings. This one is called the Sassy Teething Feeder and it actually looks quite handy for parents who are interested in introducing their babies to new food tastes or who want to offer their child another teething option.

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Flip.to & Magnetic Marketing: Social Media That Engages 21st Century Travelers

by Ron Callari

Flip.to, a new marketing service that turns travelers into a brand's best advocates (spreading the word about their upcoming stay or flight to their social networks), has expanded to five continents with over 50 charter members. Differing markedly from the traditional push or pull marketing of the last century, Flip.to is based on “magnetic marketing” and is already showing extraordinary results when engaging with hotel guests and airline passengers, at time of booking.

NHow Hotel: A Music Oasis In Milan

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

Niche hotels have been popping up all around the world to appeal to specific groups of travelers, and the latest one in Milan will be music to many travelers' ears (literally)!

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Lava Me Tender: Big Rack Rock Invades Japanese Beach!

by Steve Levenstein

A five foot wide anatomically correct lava bomb resting on the beach near the Japanese seaside town of Reihoku has got tourists lining up to ogle Mother Nature's bouncy bounty.

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Bite Off More Than You Can Chew At China's Mineral Banquet

by China.new

Welcome to the REAL Hard Rock Cafe. A mineral-rich exhibit at the Stone Museum in the southern Chinese city of Liuzhou City featured marbled roasts, stone cold side dishes and glittering rock candy.

The Insect Of Supercars: Six-Wheeled Covini C6W

by RagingBull

One of the strangest supercars of all time, the Covini C6W brings six wheels and 433 horsepower to the road or track.

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Wave Cave: Surfboard Bag And Sun Tent All In One

by Chris Weiss

The WaveCave is part surfboard bag, part tent, all beach-ready. Get protection from the sun, wind and sand crabs without any bulky equipment to haul.

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iPhone Battery Charger Idea Powered by Wind

by Gloria Campos

A Dutch designer, Tjeerd Veenhoven has come up with a concept that may save all iPhone users some money on their electric bill. Instead of plugging in to constantly recharge Tjeerd has designed the iFan concept. It powers the iPhone by wind.

Chinese High-Speed Train Smashes World Rail Speed Record

by China.new

China Railway's CRH380A high-speed train has broken the world speed record for commercial rail travel. Will this news make operators of Japan's famous Shinkansen (Bullet Train) blink? If they do, they just might miss it.

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Hoo Ha Ride Glide Cream Keeps Your Vajayj Lean, Mean And Clean

by Chris Weiss

Nut pain is no secret, but guys aren't the only ones that get sore in the genitals.

Reisenthel® Mother Child Shopping Bag Makes It Easy For Your Toddler To Help

by Kim Patterson

Toddlers love to help out. While it sometimes makes tasks a little (or a lot) more challenging, it can be worth it to let them pitch in from time to time just to see the look of pride on their little faces. The Reisenthel® Mother Child Shopping Bag was made for exactly this purpose....oh, and carrying your essentials, of course.

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