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RESTAURANT ON A ROCK
Listen up, all you travel-enthusiasts and seafood lovers alike: Off the coast of Zanzibar in Tanzania is a small seafood restaurant that draws a crowd not only for its deliciously fresh fare (and unique dishes), but because of its quirky location. Perched on the top of a rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean, The Rock Restaurant is accessible by boat, swimming or walking depending ...
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CREEPY BUGS UNDER ELECTRON MICROSCOPES
Caterpillar by Oliver Meckes Hydrothermal Worm by Philippe Craqssous Spider Head by Oliver Meckes Mosquito Larva with Parasite by Nicole Ottawa Parasitic Mite on Mosquito Larva by Nicole Ottawa Water Mite by Nicole Ottawa Worm Polychaete by Philippe Crassous Electron microscopes help bring nanoscience to life, providing a level of detail to scientists that was simply not available mere decades ago. The FEI Company is a ...
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ELECTRICITY GENERATING WORKOUT BIKE
Byoung-see Choi and Jun-kyeong Kim have designed the OneBike – an electric bicycle that is powered by kinetic energy. When the bicycle is set into it’s cradle, it functions as a stationary fitness machine, and every pedal rotation harnesses energy from your motion and converts it to electric power that is used to operate some of the digital readings the bike provides (user’s heart rate, total ...
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SNEAKY BENCH ADVERTISING IDEA
Talk about opportunists, the ad agency DDB Auckland has altered public benches to imprint an advertisement for Superette, a clothing chain in New Zealand, into the bare legs of people who sit on them. The advertisements read “Short shorts on sale Superette” – a perfect way to send a message.
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FUNKY NINTENDO SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
We love these vintage, retro and iconic salt and pepper shakers from David Roberts ofdrpd, a London label, designing functional quirky tableware and giftware featuring big bold graphics. They design both the product and the graphic to maintain total creative freedom. They design with affordability in mind and believe good design doesn’t always need a huge price tag. They have worked on commissions for the Barbican, ...
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CIGARETTE BUTT FRIDGE MAGNETS
Post important notes and have fun pinning pictures to your fridge with these cigarette butt magnets. The 3D butt magnets are strong enough to hold most yardstick and look surprisingly realistic. BUY NOW
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NEAT SELF-REFERENCIAL SPEAKERS
Speak-er are high-quality speakers designed by “the.” that plug directly into your MP3 player or computer and, as Engadget puts it, “the most awesome set of desk speakers this planet has ever known”. Each set includes a left and right speaker. BUY NOW Construction: Polished white ABS housing with black steel grille Dimensions: 4h × 6w × 2″d Weight: 3.5 lbs $100
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HOUSEHOLD RAINBOW PROJECTOR
This toy is sure to bring a smile to your smile (or your 6 year old daughter’s face) when you flip the switch and admire the colourful rainbow that is projected on the nearest flat surface. This rainbow light projector sits on any surface and sends a colourful ribbon of colours through your room by casting light onto a mirror underneath the plastic arch that bounces ...
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AMAZING SWORD UMBRELLAS
This collection of umbrellas is sure to turn heads while it’s retail title is sure to elicit chuckles. The “UMBRELLA FOR THE CIVIL BUT DISCONTENT MAN” was designed by Materious in 2008 and is manufactured by Kikkerland. Finally, a reason to look forward to a rainy day!
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STUNNING ROLLS ROYCE CONCEPT CAR
This amazing Rolls-Royce concept car called the “Apparition” was created by Jeremy Westerlund of Dallas, Texas. He designed it as an independent project while studying at the Art Center of the School of Design. The design offers sharp geometric lines, a massive hood and large 23-inch wheels. This concept is a great blend of classic design elements and futuristic ones. Although just a design for the ...
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SCRAP METAL ‘ALIENS’ MOTORCYCLE
A man from Bangkok has used recycled materials from old cars and bicycles to create this monster-looking motorcycle. All pieces are reused and arranged in a way to resemble an alien – and we must admit, the modelling on the hands and face is extremely well done. The alien is best viewed from the side where you can really understand the physical form of the alien ...
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STRANGE BOOK REST LAMP
Whilst you’re all tucked up in bed reading your favourite fairy-tale, horror story, glamour model biography you can read to the glow of this clever and uncomplicated lamp. Made of frosted glass it gives off a soft light, ideal to read to but also doubles as a book rest ensuring you never lose your page. But this is no ordinary run-of-the-mill book stand, sit your favourite ...
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CLEVER DRINKING FOUNTAIN TOOTHBRUSH
Amron Experimental has designed a new type of toothbrush called the Brush & Rinse – a tooth brush that is hollow on the inside so that it can act as a drinking fountain. A small ridge on the end of the toothbrush is responsible for turning the brush into a fountain – being able to brush and rinse with a single item has become an appealing ...
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GANGSTA BULLET SHAPED ICE CUBES
Novelty shaped ice cube trays are always fun, but this bullet-shaped ice cube tray will bring a new meaning to the term “killer drink” and surely give the boys an excuse to put ice in their beer. BUY HERE
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OUIJA BOARD APP FOR iPAD
SpiritPad: The Oracle is a group experience, an entertaining multiplayer experience with a supernatural twist! Have fun or take it seriously and set up your own Séance! Light some candles and invite your friends over for an evening of fun and mystical mayhem! BUY NOW The Ouija board also known as a spirit/fire key board or talking board, is a flat board marked with the letters ...
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SMOKER FRIENDLY MITTENS
Another classic design from Tobias Wong. Mittens with a metal eyelet designed to fit your cigarette. Keep your hands warm when you’re smoking outside …and the ban on indoor smoking means you’ll nearly always be smoking outside! BUY NOW Donald Tobias Wong (June 10, 1974 – May 30, 2010) was a Canadian born designer and artist. His work had been heavily influenced by subversive art movements ...
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IPHONE APP ICON MAGNETS
These magnets are made to resemble the applications on an iphone – you can now dress up your fridge or filing cabinet in the likeness of your iPhone app page. A set of 18 different magnets are made to look exactly like the iphone app icons, they are even sized at 7/8″ in real life – measurements that reflect the icon sizes on screen. BUY NOW
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CUSTOM PET NOSE NECKLACE
Your pet’s nose is like a human fingerprint – the lines and indentations are completely unique to your pet. You’ve heard of custom paw print jewelry and plaster moulds, but have you ever seen someone proudly wearing a sterling silver mould of her furry friend around her neck? Likely not. These quirky necklaces are offered through uncommongrounds and are carefully handmade by Jackie Kaufman, a Florida-based ...
