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a daily dose of unique and curious things
Ugly Stickers Trading Cards by Topps (1965)
James Golff of Retronaut has dug up a great collection of Topps Ugly Stickers trading cards from 1965. The cards feature the art of Basil…
Handlebar Minibar Discreetly Stashes Items in Your Bike’s Handlebars
The Handlebar Minibar is a small tube designed to discreetly store “drink, banknotes or even a ready-rolled cigarette” inside of your bicycle’s handlebars. It is…
Dubai Festival City is Home to a New Trader Vic’s Restaurant & Bar
Trader Vic’s recently opened an over 10,000 square foot South Sea island-themed restaurant & bar in Dubai Festival City. It marks the chain’s third presence…
Freaky the Scary Snowman is Back to Prank More Unsuspecting Folks
Described as “Frosty’s evil twin,” RipFilms brought back Freaky the Scary Snowman this year to prank unsuspecting folks on Thayer Street in Providence, Rhode Island.…
Quakescape, A 3D Earthquake Visualization Device
Quakescape is a device that visualizes earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand by painting them on to a 3D map of the city. Different paint colors…
The Fizzary, A Soda Pop & Candy Shop in San Francisco
Tienlon Ho of The Bold Italic visited The Fizzary, a soda pop and candy shop located in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood. Co-owned by Aaron Dolson…
Visual Temperature, A Chair That is Spilling its Guts Out
Artist Cao Hui has created a series of art pieces where ordinary items are exposing their insides, including the gut-spilling Visual Temperature chair. via Barefoot,…
A Closer Look at the Phenomenon of Nail Art
Tumblr Storyboard, in partnership with The Daily Beast, have posted a story titled “Nail Art as Activism” which provides a closer look at the phenomenon…
Springtime, Combo Picnic Basket and Folding Table That Fits on a Bike
The Springtime picnic basket has two remarkable talents: it can be transported on the back of a bicycle, and upon arrival, it unfolds into a…
Tabasco Jelly Beans by Jelly Belly
The Jelly Belly Candy Company has recently introduced gourmet jelly beans that are spiced with Tabasco hot sauce seasonings. They are available to purchase online.…