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Bizarre May 17, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Shake is a portable littler box for dogs

If you have a dog, there’s a good chance you don’t like being separated for very long. Naturally, they will go wherever you go, which includes trips to visit friends…

Awesome May 8, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Wool and Prince – Washing clothes is now optional

When it comes to laundry, most males I’ve known are not too keen on the subject. They do the “sniff and wear” test, rather than just washing after one or…

Bizarre May 6, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Myo Gesture Control Armband – What has science wrought??

When you read Harry Potter for the first time, you probably couldn’t help but wish that you had some magical prowess. Being able to do basically anything you can think…

Bizarre May 2, 2013 posted by Nigel

Don’t delete your Yahoo account if you cherish your name or reputation

Now here’s a bizarre thing. Apparently, according to the cancellation terms and conditions posted on the Yahoo! site, if you delete your account, not only do you lose ALL of…

Bizarre May 2, 2013 posted by caitlyn

High Waist Shaper let’s you wear off the fat with the power of caffeine

There are some pretty crazy ways to lose weight out there. Many people are looking for the easiest way to do things without having to change their diet or start…

Bizarre April 30, 2013 posted by caitlyn

JumpX Scooter – They see me rollin, and bouncing?

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of riding a scooter, you know how awesome it is to glide along a sidewalk or down a hallway. Once you hit a rough…

Bizarre April 24, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Ressence Type 3 Wristwatch – look ma, no hands!

How can you have a watch that looks as though it has hands, but doesn’t? Of course the go-to response is a digital display, but there are other, more complex…

Bizarre April 23, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Kabuki Glasses -modern opera glasses that have auto-focus!

While not many people go to the opera anymore, those that do attend know how annoying it can be to try and squint to see the main act from a…

Bizarre April 19, 2013 posted by Nigel

Simon Milward and the solar powered cycle ride across the scorching Sahara Desert – proof that Brit eccentrics still exist

Hidden behind that elegant solar headpiece in the photo above is Simon Milward, a rather insane enterprising young fellow who intends to become the first human to cycle across the…

Bizarre April 15, 2013 posted by caitlyn

LED Gloves- You can dance if you want to

While music videos lead us to believe that hoards of people are naturally good at dancing, we know that isn’t true. It takes a lot of time and practice to…

Bizarre April 9, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Luminous Night Light is a light bulb in disguise

While sleeping in absolute darkness works for some people, others like to have a little light around. It helps with trips to the kitchen for a glass of water so…

Bizarre April 5, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Transparent Playing Cards – not so perfect for poker night

When you think of playing a card game, there are some iconic figures that come to mind. The king, the queen, jack, joker, and the various artwork surrounding them that…

Bizarre March 26, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Marshmallow Bow – Fire in the hole!

Need to practice your archery skills so you can outdo Legolas? Archery takes some time to be proficient at, but picking up a compound bow and some arrows doesn’t mean…

Bizarre March 25, 2013 posted by caitlyn

The Stinky Footboard may be a step in the right direction for gamers

If you are a PC gamer, you’ve likely played one or two games that require some quick thinking while hitting a LOT of different keys. It can be somewhat difficult…

Bizarre March 20, 2013 posted by Nigel

Rollie Eggmaster – pop up toaster for eggs makes an absolute mockery of our breakfast conventions

Look, we’re all for progress, right? We love the advance of technology and the smell of burnt solder in the morning. But sometimes, just occasionally, someone in marketing gets a…