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02 September 2009

Personal Space Protector

“PERSONAL SPACE is an object classified as ‘functional art’, created by the Brazilian artist and inventor Vivian Puxian. It ensures your personal space is always kept safe, and protects you against infectious and contagious diseases, such as the swine flu.” Get onto the subway during rush hour with one of these things, and swine flu [...]

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12 August 2009

Too busy to workout?

Now there’s literally no excuse. At just FOUR minutes a day, you can’t afford not to get this machine. It’s called the ROM machine, and it’ll set you back a mere $14,615. High-intensity interval training does have its benefits, but the bursts of intensity have to be of a certain length in order to be [...]

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17 April 2009

It’s Tan-tastic!

You can get a tan from your computer screen! A company called Computer Tan has discovered a unique technology which causes your computer screen to emit ultraviolet radiation, allowing you to get a tan from your desktop machine, laptop, or even your iPhone! OK, it’s a hoax. (Come on, the premise is ridiculous.) It’s not [...]

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25 March 2009

Cow water

Just when Coca Cola and Pepsi seemed the dominant players in the soda industry, there looms a threat on the horizon in India. It’s called “gau jal,” which means “cow water,” and yes, it’s made from cow urine. Chock full of medicinal and ayurvedic herbs, this soon-to-be-released drink will be a cheap and healthy alternative [...]

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