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Kitchen Accessories For Scientists And Science Nerds

by Laurie Kay Olson

If Food Network celebrity chef Alton Brown has anything to teach us about cooking it is that it's all about science. The culinary art is mostly chemistry and physics with some biology tossed in for good measure. If you are all about science and cooking you can reflect that in your kitchen with a Scientific Spice Rack, a Scientific Storage Jar Set, and Good Chemistry Salt and Pepper Shakers.

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Are Brits Sleeping Better - And Cheaper?

by John J. Staughton

Whether you spend your nights in 1500 Thread Count luxury or the scratchy tatters of motel room sheets, the quality of the mattress is always key. Getting the best mattress isn't easy or cheap, but somehow, the brilliant Brits at WeDo Mattresses have unlocked the mystery behind inexpensive, high-quality beds so they can grab some cheeky sleep.

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Magisso Tipping Teacup Allows You To Brew And Enjoy Without Added Accessories

by Kim Patterson

If you love loose leaf tea, but hate fumbling around with infusers there’s an option you may not have considered or even known about. The Magisso Tipping Teacup’s inventive design eliminates the middleman and gives tea enthusiasts the opportunity to brew and enjoy without added accessories.

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The Wonderbag Takes Slow Cooking To A New Level

by Laurie Kay Olson

Wonderbag Eco Slow Cooker moves slow cooking into the 21st Century by saving money and energy since it doesn't need to be plugged in all day. Not only that you can take it with you in the car or the RV and it will continue cooking while you put in some miles on your road trip or getting your special chili to the tail-gate party.

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PEEL Lamp From Japan Adds A New Dimension To Night Lights

by Steve Levenstein

The PEEL Lamp is an innovative night light from Japanese design duo YOY. This unique electrical fixture utilizes an ultra-thin OLED light source to create the illusion of another, brighter world lurking just beyond our own.

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Terrarium/Display Lamp Does Double Duty

by Laurie Kay Olson

For many household space is limited, so anything that can make small spaces go further is a sought-after option. With this clever lamp the clean, modern lines can suit just about any decor and the base can double as a terrarium to add a bit of plant life for the environment, or as a small display case for collectibles or found treasures.

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Top 10 Clever and Cool Cooking Concepts Of 2013

by John J. Staughton

Whether you are a master chef or a bacon-craving amateur, cooking is a part of your life. However, there is always room for improvement, and inventors around the world are constantly thinking of new culinary concepts to make the kitchen less intimidating and more fun. These new concepts and clever products will make the chef in all of us reach for our measuring cups!

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The Ultimate Chopsticks For Inept Westerners

by Laurie Kay Olson

Being able to eat with chopsticks is a skill that many of us in the Western world aspire to, much to the amusement of Asians everywhere. After all, where they have been successfully feeding themselves this way for several millennia, many of us could starve to death trying to gain the manual dexterity needed. Now we have an intermediate option with ForkChops 3-in-1 Eating Utensils.

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Ice Cube Tray With A Polar Bear Twist

by Laurie Kay Olson

This new style of ice tray has a definite twist. First of all it looks like a polar bear that was the victim of a genetic experiment that went horribly wrong what with ten legs and a snout that looks more like it came from a pig. Second, it is a cool idea for those of us who don't have an icemaker built into our refrigerator or freezer.

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Lucky Buddha: Time To Start Upcycling Beer Bottles Instead Of Recycling

Lucky Buddha Glass Made From Lucky Buddha Beer Bottle

by Laurie Kay Olson

More and more people are getting into recycling these days and if they don't have home pick-up, then they haul it to the nearest recycling center. Then there is upcycling. That is taking an item and turning it into something new without having to reduce it to a bulk form for use in manufacturing. One of the cool products that has come out of upcycling is this cute and kitschy Lucky Buddha Glass, made from old bottles from Lucky Buddha Beer.

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