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Insects and Old Wristwatches Make a Beautiful Couple


No bugs about it! Mike Libby is an artist that creates works of art using insects and antique watch parts.

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Hold Me, Hug Me, Touch Me... The HeartBeans Coffee Grinder


You are not, by far, the only one who can't survive without your morning coffee. But is your love of that bring-me-into-the-world-of- the-living cup of coffee strong enough to power a coffee grinder with your heart?

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Coffin Couches Take Resting to New Levels


Next time you want to take a load off, how about stretching out on a casket that has been converted into a couch?

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Hey, Where'd You Go? Art You Can Disappear Into


Desiree Palmen is an artist that can really get lost in her work - literally. She creates bizarre artwork of invisible people.

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Humorous Stop Signs are A "No Go"


Stop signs are a part of everyday life. You can't go more than a few blocks in any direction without seeing a handful. So it's no surprise that sometimes we begin to ignore them. Which is why residents of Oak Lawn, Illinois had no issue when some additional "stopping power" was put into place.

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The Art of Selling Naked - 10 Brilliant Playboy Ads From Around the World


Playboy is a global brand that entertains men around the world with boobs and blondes. You may think that it does not take much advertising creativity to sell photos of naked women. You would be wrong. Here's 10 Great Playboy Ads that Show the Art of Selling Naked:

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Great Invention Idea? Easy Clean Baby for Mother's Day


Have you ever seen a kid so dirty you wish you could just tie him up to a tree and spray him down? Or perhaps the kid in question is too young for such measures, so you think about grabbing the child by the shoulders (neck?) and repeatedly dipping him into a warm tub filled with soapy water. Unfortunately, the modern tub is too big to accommodate little tykes safely for either method. Thankfully, the United States Patent Office once again comes to the rescue of American families everywhere.

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Pedaled Phone Calls (Llamadas Pedaleadas)


Have you ever seen a bicycle vendor selling ice cream, popsicles, corn on the cob, hotdogs, etc? If you haven't, the vendors are usually riding a three-wheeled bike with a cargo box in the front filled with their products. Inspired by these bikes and Nicaraguan's need to make phone calls, Brian Forde created Llamadas Pedaleadas.

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Goats, Mermaids and Orgies - This Ain't Your Grandmother's Knitting


I remember the days when I used to sit and watch my Grandmother knit. Usually it was just a blanket or a sweater, but if I knew she could have created something like this, I might have paid more attention.

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Get a Load of These Noggins


Noggins are works of art created by Joseph Seigenthaler. They are morbid yet fascinating at the same time.

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Clean Your Desk as you Surf the Net with the USB Cleaner Mouse


Tired of having to dust your computer desk all the time? Do you spend inordinate amounts of time using the computer? Then kill two brids with one stone and clean your desk as you use the computer with Thanko's new USB Cleaner Mouse.

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'Kenny Blankenship' of MXC Featured on Novelty Tissue Box


Former MXC Sidekick 'Kenny Blankenship' Featured on Novelty Tissue Box

Remember Kenny Blankenship? You know, Vic Romano's girl-chasing, hard-partying sidekick on Spike TV's overdubbed laugh-fest MXC? Today, "Kenny" is the governor of a Japanese province... let the most extreme marketing campaign begin!

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This Tea Is Smoking!


If you've quit smoking, but still miss the trappings -- the feel of the package, the confidence you got from knowing there were still 18 cigarettes left in the package, memories of your passionate romance with James Dean or Sharon Stone, or just the excuse to take a short break from work -- there's still hope for you, according to at least one concept developer.

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Stop His Wee Wee With a Teepee


Those who have baby boys have undoubtedly been blessed with at least one surprise squirt during changing time. Now there is a product designed to avoid such an unfortunate event.

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Great Invention Idea? 5 Mother's Day Gifts for Every Kind of Mom


Mother's Day is around the corner. What better time is there to honor the women who give us life and who make up the cornerstones of psychoanalysis? That's why I'm recommending the following five patents as perfect, non-traditional gift ideas for your mom - whether you like her or not. C'mon dude, she had you!

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10 Works of Art to Make When You're Bored Out of Your Mind


I don't know about you, but when I get bored I feel like sleeping. This is what makes me the lazy person that I am. However, there is a solution! Creating art and making statements makes for a fun-filled day for everyone. Next time you're painfully bored, try making some of this art at home.

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Keyboard Pants: The Ultimate in Typing Readiness!


The ultimate in geek-wear, keyboard pants, allow their wearer to plop down in front of any computer, plug in, and utilize a keyboard, mouse, and speakers, all stitched into the fabric of the pants themselves! What will they think of next?

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Taxidermy Camel + Oversized Suitcase = Controversial Art


Pakistani artist, Huma Mulji, has created a work of art that caused some concerns at a recent art fair in Dubai - a taxidermy camel stuffed into an oversized suitcase.

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Swedish Company Develops New Airbags for Motorcycle Riders


Ask any motorcyclist what the most dangerous part of riding is and most of them will tell you, "People in cars that aren't paying attention." Not too long ago, an airbag suit was developed to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries to riders. Autoliv Inc., out of Sweden has developed a new system that should cut the numbers even further.

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Hey Kids! I'm Having a Mommy Makeover!


Now this is something I've never thought about, but it's good, I guess, that someone has.... A way to tell your kids that you're going to the doctor and coming home with new boobs, a flat tummy, and (why not?) a new nose. These three cosmetic surgery procedures are so common in post-childbirth women, they have their own marketing package -- mommy makeovers.

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