Archive for June, 2011
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FUTURISTIC VW HOVERCRAFT
Designed by 21-year-old Yuhan Zhang, the Volkswagen Aqua is an all-terrain hovercraft. It has an imminent approach of futuristic means of transportation powered by hydrogen and driven by impeller. Moreover, it can easily maneuver on lakes, rivers and coastal waters, to the roads, wetlands and snow and ice, with four little electric motorized fans that provide lift and thrust along with a hydrogen cell powered engine. ...
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VINTAGE RULER CUFF
No need to get un-ruley over these bracelets; they not only meet the style mark, but they also nail the sustainable bar, as well. Made in Brooklyn from vintage rulers (and the occasional sewing gauge), JacQ’s wrist adornments add a touch of intrigue to anyone’s personal style. Strap on one of her cuffs and you’ll be embellished with an instant conversation piece second to none. Want ...
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BILLY CORGAN FETUS
Billy Corgan photographed by David LaChapelle. David LaChapelle, born March 11, 1963 in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a photographer and director who works in the fields of fashion, advertising, and fine art photography, and is noted for his surreal, unique, sexualized, and often humorous style. LaChapelle’s work has been described as surrealist, grotesque, shocking and ironic. Ingrid Sischy, long-time editor of Interview magazine, has said there are ...
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CLASSIC LITERATURE LAPTOP CASE
“BookBook is a one-of-a-kind, hardback leather case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro. Available in Classic Black or Vibrant Red, BookBook brings three levels of security to your prized Mac. First, the hardback cover and spine provide solid protection from the rigors of the road. Second, the vintage book design disguises MacBook for superior security. And third, the stylish case protects you from being like ...
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DICE BOW TIE
The latest and greatest in bow tie design for those who love to gamble and look positively dapper while doing so? The Andre 3000 (created in honor of the artist’s birthday) Bow Tie individually is assembled by hand, so that each customer will have his or her own unique piece. If you like these bow ties made from dice, check out more accessories made from Lego ...
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XBOX CAR INTERIOR
Suzuki, which has clearly used one of its concept vehicles to achieve this PR stunt, outfitted a vehicle in all things Xbox 360 for an Ohio State video game tourney. The controller in the steering wheel with the yet to be removed ‘power on’ instruction sticker is a nice touch. www.gadgetreview.com If you like video games, check out the Nintendo Coffee Table from THIS POST that ...
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UNDERWATER HOTEL
This suite at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa Rangali Island was once a restaurant, but now has been converted “to a private bedroom suite for two, complete with private champagne dinner and breakfast in bed.” Located deeper than 16 meters into the Indian sea, the hotel (and previous restaurant) has curved acrylic walls that offers guests a 270-degree view of underwater life. Only five meters ...
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FISH EYES PHOTO
Photographs that make you look twice are definitely “whoa”-worthy. Photography by Andreas Gefeller. www.theunobtainium.blogspot.com Optical illusions are awesome! Want to see another? Check out the Optical Illusion Door from THIS POST.
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FUNKY ELECTRIC CARS
The Arcimoto SRK is a reasonable choice for sustainable transportation. The SRK is designed for the everyday driver: its environmentally efficient footprint is easy to maneuver and park, it has the capacity to carry two people and plenty of groceries, and its grin-inducing ride experience ushers in a new era of responsible driving – free from compromise and the gas pump. Featuring an all-electric ultra-efficient drive ...
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POOR MAN’S iPAD
Not magical or revolutionary, it’s a paper pad! This clever pad of paper by iPaperPad is made to resemble Apple’s iPad. Starting at just $4.99 for a 25 page paper pad vs. the $499.00 starting price for an iPad, the iPaperPad is a notepad which has the same size and look as an Apple iPad. The iPaperPad is slightly smaller than a standard notepad and providing ...
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FRIED EGG CARPET
Sunny Side Up Shag Rug with overstuffed yellow cushions by Designer Valentina Audrito
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CRAZY NAKED BODY ART
Two female figures have been painting with cartoon facial features and oriented in a way that appears like two female faces facing each other. www.oddee.com Want to see more art with Human Body canvases? Check out the Body Painting pics in THIS POST.
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SMART CAR TANK
Not only can this Smart Car Tank run all over the battlefield, it also gets great gas mileage. Plus you can park it sideways. Not sure if there’s room in there for any weaponry though.
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SNOT SOAP DISPENSER
A shower soap dispenser that only children could love. Press on the “nostril” portion of this wall mounted dispenser to obtain a squirt of gross looking green nose gel. Want to see another strange home design item? Check out the Fried Egg Carpet from THIS POST.
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SWISS CHOCOLATE KNIFE
This Swiss army knife is not 9 inches in width with over 100 tools, it doesn’t double as a stapler, it’s not designed like a pen, it won’t glow in the dark, and it has no built-in USB drive – no, this Swiss army knife is simply filled with delicious chocolate. Yummy! This delectable Swiss Chocolate Knife is made of the finest Swiss chocolate, and is ...
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BAMBOO KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
Wood is cool; bamboo even better. A bamboo keyboard & mouse, well that just tops it all. Imagine this sitting on you desk giving off that aura of sophistication and craftsmanship. USB Full Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse are making of eco-friendly bamboo. The keyboard & Mouse frame, keys and mouse button are fully made by bamboo. Its material gives them a natural look. The 108-key USB ...
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CRAZY DRESSES
Fashion photographer Ryan Yoon’s latest shoot features some of the industry’s hottest models in some of the world’s most unusual outfits. In the premiere edition of New York-based print magazine Virgine, Ryan Yoon teams up with supermodels Cintia Dicker, Valeria Dmitrienko, Annabelle Tsaboukas, Dani, Isabelle Sonnenschein, Valerie Avdeyeva and Anett Griffe and dresses them in a collection of strange yet intriguing outfits, including dresses made entirely ...
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LEGO ACCESSORIES
Children’s connective toy, Lego, can be used for more than building children’s play things. Here, lego becomes the material used for these funky accessories that boast a cute yet geeky look. Want to see more cool accessories? Check out the Vintage Ruler Cuff from THIS POST.
