Outside The Box Innovations - Best Innovative New Products

My name is John Staughton and this blog is a collection of the newest, weirdest, and most innovative things that have gotten my brain tingling and my fingers typing. There's nothing I like more than stumbling across an idea that puts a smile on my face and makes me say, "Brilliant! Why didn't I think of that?"

My interests are as broad as the boundaries of creativity (in other words, endless), so everyone can find something here that turns them on or tunes them in. The art world is my other beloved playground, so I explore amazing artistic innovations in a separate blog, Art Outside The Lines.

Remember, every great journey of discovery begins with a single step forward, a single decision to move from the old to the new, a single spark of brilliance that might eventually burn bright enough to chase away the shadows of the impossible.

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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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Hands-Free Maps Turn Tourists Into Locals

by John J. Staughton

Traveling in a strange city can be intimidating enough, without the embarassment of having to pull out a map every two blocks. These Metro cuffs might not give you the layout for whole cities, but at least you'll look like a pro in the subways when you never have to look at a map...except for the one on your wrist.

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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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Release the Beast - 3D Animal T-Shirts

by John J. Staughton

Are you an animal lover that wants to shout that fact from the footops? Well, how about shouting it from your chest instead? You can't put a hippo in a handbag, but you can certainly keep one close to your heart with these tricky 3D T-Shirts designed by Vincent Hie.

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Spring Is Here! - 8 Weird and Wonderful Biking Ideas

by John J. Staughton

For half the world, Spring is beginning to show its' face, which means that sidewalks and bike lanes will soon be packed with cyclists who have been cooped up all winter. Before you pedal into this biking season, trick out your wheels with some of these weird and innovative ideas for cycling in style and safety.

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LEGOLAND Hotel Puts The FInal Pieces In Place

by John J. Staughton

For years, LEGOLAND has been an epic destination for kids and kids at heart. With the opening of the LEGOLAND Hotel in Carlsbad, California, when the sun goes down, the fun doesn't have to stop.

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Don't Lose Your Head - The Skull Tidy Organizer

by John J. Staughton

There are still a few things that smart phones can't do, like find themselves when they are misplaced. Therefore, desk and life organizers still have their uses, and with the Skull Tidy Organizer, you can keep your daily pocketful of items in one place, while adding some twisted style to your home decor.

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Va Va Voom - Renault Takes Test Driving To The Next Level

by John J. Staughton

Who wants to test drive a new car through the same boring streets they see every day? In a recent Renault advertising campaign to promote its' new CLIO model, potential buyers are taken on an unusual test drive which ends on the streets of Paris, surrounded by scantily clad women or shirtless men. Now that's what I call taking a look under the hood!

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Goodbye Harlem Shake, Hello...Hadouken-ing?

by John J. Staughton

It seems as though a new internet phenomenon sweeps the web every few weeks, sparking global obsession along with a fresh generation of internet trolls and blogger backlash. The new "Hadouken-ing" photography craze out of Japan has just broken onto the "meme scene", but the battles and discussions have already begun, mainly about the name, where the original idea actually came from, and of course, the age-old question: Which is better, Street Fighter or Dragon Ball Z?

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Add Some Eggsitement To Your Easter With Amazing Easter Eggs

by John J. Staughton

Easter is just around the corner, and with it comes the annual task of decorating Easter eggs. This year, leave your pastel paints and your boiled-on plastic sleeves behind. Try your hand at some of these designs which are sure to amaze your children and exhaust your patience...

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