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A watermelon stroller fridge

Who wants to carry around a whole watermelon? They’re the size of a small toddler. Hence, the Tama-chan: a stroller/fridge for your watermelon. Tama-chan even has heating capabilities if need be, for...

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Revolver camera that shot bullets and photos simultaneously

Used in New York back in 1938, this revolver camera was a Colt 38 with a tiny camera that would capture a photograph whenever the trigger was pulled. At the left: six pictures taken by the camera. -...

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TweetPee – device that sends an alert to your iPhone when your baby pees

Huggies Brazil has created a plastic device that sends an alert to your iPhone when your baby pees. This device sits in your baby’s diaper and can detect changes in humidity. The device is connected...

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Snow Cone Mask, 1939, Montreal

Introducing the Snowstorm Mask, a plastic cone shield designed to protect Montrealer’s delicate faces from the ravages of icy Quebec snowstorms – developed in 1939. Apparently one of History’s...

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The shocking stocking

Mouse-killing pantyhose. These were unveiled in 1941 at the Annual Congress of the Inventors of America in Dallas, but they never appear to have gone into commercial production. - via weirduniverse.net

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Weird Japanese Gadget Lets You Smell Meat While You Eat

The Hana Yakiniku (translated as “Nose Grilled Meat”) by Japanese company Scentee brings the smell of grilling short ribs, beef tongue, and buttered potatoes to your smartphone. The kit includes a...

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“This Is Me”– A Plastic Pea Scoop Attachment

Pea lovers of the world may finally solve their first-world problem. The “This Is Me” is a plastic scoop attachment-blade that you can put on the end of your finger to help you shovel peas onto your...

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A Robot on the Shoulder – Extra Arms that will help you lift heavy objects

MIT researchers have created a pair of robotic arms that connect to your shoulders and give you another pair of pinchers to help you lift heavy objects or keep objects in place while you attach them...

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Hugo Gernsback’s Isolator Helmet

Science and Invention, July, 1925

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Magnet Hat

Failed Kickstarter: Looks like only 3 people thought this guy’s “magnet hat” was a good idea.

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The Chairless Chair, an invisible chair that you can wear

It’s called the Chairless Chair and you wear it on your legs like an exoskeleton: when it’s not activated, you can walk normally or even run. And then, at the touch of a button, it locks into place...

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Facial Fitness PAO

Facial Fitness PAO is a bizarre face-exercising device by Hong Kong-based firm Shun Hing Life & Beauty (SHLAB). The device features two wing-like appendages that flap vigorously — the user is...

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Pee Pocket

The Pee Pocket is the device that allows women to pee standing up. It was designed by a heart surgeon, who is planning to come out with a camouflage version of the pee pocket marketed to hunters. Says...

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Inflatable Umbrella Hat

“Rain Bonnet, Los Angeles, is making an inflatable hat-umbrella of Vinylite plastic. Blowing into a small valve inflates the hat’s tubular brim to the size of a woman’s umbrella. When deflated the...

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Barbie Head Shoes

Included in footwear designer Jeffrey Campbell’s summer 2013 collection are shoes that have clear heels filled with the heads of Barbie dolls. There’s also a version filled with Ken heads. Of course,...

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Wearable Robot That Feeds You Tomatoes

A Tokyo company designed a robot to feed you tomatoes while you run.

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Safety Pea Knife

Invented in the 1920s, the safety pea knife was great for those who prefer to eat their peas with a knife rather than a spoon. via weirduniverse

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Audiopill Allows You to Hear Music Internally

Czech conceptual artist Jan Strmiska recently sought to raise money to fund the production of his invention, the Audiopill. It’s a pill-like device that you swallow that will play sound within your...

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The Swing Thing

This utterly useless thing was made with pencils, a pen, a paper clip, rubber bands, spring clips, and a ball bearing.

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The Champagne Gun

Prized at $459, this party weapon, completely harmless, can be reloaded with any Champagne Brand’s Magnum bottle and can work either with a service spout or a diffuser.

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