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Vending Machines in Japan Offer Free Drinks in Case of Emergency

by Steve Levenstein

Free drinks from a beverage vending machine? It's more likely than you think - in Japan, that is. Specially labeled vending machines equipped with battery backup are programmed to offer victims of natural disasters life-giving water and soft drinks at no charge.

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Wow! Wide-Angle Action Video And High Definition In A Wearable Camcorder: ConcordHD

by Must Love Gadgets

This is not the world's first wearable camera; but it is the world's first wearable camera with high definition and a wide-angle lens. And when you want the fastest action, this camera can accommodate; you can switch from high definition (30 fps) to high action (60 fps) and shoot your stunts, slopes, jumps, or rafting escapades like the devil!

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Swim Guard Lifesaver Vest: Big Protection, Small Package

by Chris Weiss

The Swim Guard Lifesaver vest offers all the protection of a traditional life vest, but keeps it wrapped up in a sleek, form-fitting package.

Earth Friendly Mother's Day Gift Idea Sure To Leave a Giant Impression

by Gloria Campos

If your mom loves roses, I mean if she really loves roses, and you want to make a lasting impression with your gift this year send her a bouquet of the world's tallest roses sold at Organic Bouquet. These giant roses could just prove to her how much you understand her love for roses and put you on the list as her favorite child. Come on, you know you're aiming for favorite child.

Move Over, Chia - Adorable Nyokki Grass Pets are Here

by Jace Shoemaker-...

If your kids aren't ready for a new kitten or puppy quite yet, why not start them off with something that doesn't require too much TLC? The Nyokki Grass Pets are not only cute, they help teach children how to care for and nurture real pets.

Biomimicry Of Pizza Tossing Leads To Physics Formula For Surgical Micro Robots

by T Goodman

Scientists have been building swimming micro robots for years, but interestingly they all have different reasons for building them the same way. Now, researchers at Monach University in Australia have learned the physics of the micro motors, and they learned it by studying the perfect pizza toss!

Most Expensive and Luxurious Wedding Dress Will Attract Your Mate!

by Fashion Finds

Every bride wants to feel spectacular on her wedding day, but the most expensive wedding dress spotted this year is typically more about attracting a mate than making a commitment. Of course, the unique Peacock Feather Wedding Dress is a spectacular fashion item that isn't meant to follow the principles of nature from which the materials derived, but it sure makes a bold fashion statement.

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Charge Your Phone With Whatever's Available: Sun, Wind, Electricity

by Chris Weiss

If you've ever run out of power for your cell phone or MP3 player and vowed not to let it happen again, the Kinesis K3 is for you. Use electricity from a home, car or computer when available or opt for wind or solar power.

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10 Best, Funniest, Weirdest, & Fishiest Aquarium Ads

by Lady Bee

Zoo and aquarium ads are always so clever. I love to peruse them because they really motivate me to get out and do what I always enjoy... go visit them. This time, I've got 10 of the best, funniest, strangest, and most bizarre aquarium ads you'll find on the Internet, so browse through them and let yourself smile.

The Coolest Microscope Ever! The USB Microscope

by Must Love Gadgets

This is "Antony." Does he make you squirm? If not, you can see him even closer... up to 200 times his size, with the USB Microscope that gives you really close encounters. Watch him on your computer screen, take still photos, or video Antony. You can publish your own little "natural wonders" series!

Neat, Easy Camp Cooking

by Chris Weiss

Firo is a new concept in camp cooking that pretty much thinks of everything. Cook your meal, handle it and eat it all with one simple contraption.

Picnic Ware Made Friendly, Not Just For Earth Day!

by Toby

I set out to find a nice picnic basket as a gift for Mother's Day and right on this very Earth Day, I found something really special: a set of Biodegradable Picnic Ware! More to my surprise though, this eco-friendly set of plates, bowls, and cups for four persons is made from a plant very much like the sweet pototo... the cassava.

Crafty Eco-Friendly Ideas To Check Out On Earth Day

by Gloria Campos

Happy Earth Day everyone! After planting your trees, taking a trip to an Earth Day event, and taking advantage of all the free green goodies today finish celebrating Earth Day digging something out of your trash and making it into something useful and or beautiful. Release the eco-friendly artist inside of you. Below are innovative eco-friendly crafty sites and stores to inspire you and or your family.

Singapore Discovers How To Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Methanol!

by T Goodman

The third smallest sovereign nation in the world has just made an enormous contribution to relieving the world's debt to the environment. Singapore researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) have discovered how to turn carbon dioxide into methanol.... Double take: They have found a way to make greenhouse gas green. Triple take: They took the biggest contributor to the world's carbon footprint and converted it into a source of clean energy for the world. Astounding.

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Big Box Stores Lessen Environmental Impact With Help From Enviro Company Terracycle

by Beth Hodgson

We've introduced you to Terracycle before and their line of eco-friendly products. Now, Terracycle is expanding by partnering up with big box stores around the US to promote recycling of non-recyclables. It's a bold business move by a company whose ethics aren't necessarily in line with many of the consumption driven big names we're already familiar with, and smart PR for those corporations looking to improve their environmental image.

Insulation and Packaging Products Made With Mushrooms Roots From Ecovative Design

by Gloria Campos

Recently the co-founders of Ecovative Design, who live by the cradle-to-cradle philosophy, have invented two revolutionary new products from mushroom roots, ""Greensulate"" and "Acorn". These two products could be alternative products for energy conservation and waste reduction. "Acorn" is a compostable packaging material and "Greensulate" is an organic insulation.

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Siberian Sculptors Erect Monument to Yeti

by M Dee Dubroff

Last month, I wrote an article about a scientific expedition that set out to the mountains of Siberia to explore recent reports of Bigfoot sightings. Although fruitless so far, organizers deterred by the severe climate are determined to resume the search this summer. A monument has been erected to honor this yeti expedition, but viewers cannot resist the urge to smile upon viewing it. Read on and find out why.

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5 Delightful Earth Friendly Bunnies Just In Time For Spring

by Gloria Campos

Whether you celebrate Easter, love the Spring, want to do something cute and eco-friendly for Earth Day (April 22nd) or just love bunnies below are 5 bunny crafts made of recycled material to inspire you to live a little greener and a little hoppier. Get it? Hoppier!

'Go Doggie Go Green' Dog T-Shirts For Earth Day!

by Lady Bee

Even if you are not into the environment, you know that your dog is. Dogs are born nature lovers. They love to dig in dirt, roll in other dog's feces (you know what I'm talking about), sniff other dog's private parts, lick their own pee, and eat grass. If you're not a dog owner, don't worry, the worst is over.

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Eco-Choco, The Sustainable Sweet Treat

by Steve Levenstein

Lotte Eco-Choco, Certifiably Delicious By The Rainforest Alliance

Can environmentally conscious, eco-friendly chocolate succeed in the marketplace much the way fair trade, sustainable practices coffee has? Lotte thinks it can, and the confectioner's new Eco-Choco lets them put their money where their mouth is.

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