31, Aug 2010
NYC Tap Water Contains Microscopic Shrimp

New York Tap Water comes pre-loaded with tiny crustaceans called copepods, or as I like to call them "mini shrimp".  Yum.  Talk about a deal, you get seafood with every free glass of NYC tap water. The Copepods are invisible to the human eye but can be seen under a…

30, Aug 2010
iPhone Bottle Opener?

Not sure if this is a great idea or a horrible one, but it sure got my attention.  An iPhone case that has a built-in bottle opener, the iBottleopener.  For $19.95 you can get your hands on one of these iPhone bottle opener cases.  Currently only shipping for the 3G…

24, Aug 2010
How To Catch A Bunch Of Pigeons

There is nothing I hate more than cleaning my car and then having a pigeon poop on it.  Not to mention this type of thing usually happens within the first day.  However when I watched this video I couldn't help feeling sorry for these pigeons.  These two fellows were hired…

18, Aug 2010
iPhone 4 Sticker Makes It Look Like Famous People Are Calling You

For $10 you can put a sticker on your iPhone 4 that makes it look Bill Clinton (spelled Cliton in their picture), Einstein, Obama, etc, are calling you.  The sticker goes on the back of the iPhone making it look like the front of the iPhone.  Confusing isn't it.  Either…

17, Aug 2010
BellyBuds, Music For Pregnant Ladies Bellies

Some have believed that playing music (be selective here) for unborn babies has some sort of benefits.  I know nothing about this so won't pretend to, but if you believe this type of thing, then check out the BellyBuds Pregnancy Bellyphones. Play music to your baby in utero! Plugs into…

16, Aug 2010
Denny’s Fried Cheese Melt

One of the nicest restaurants I have ever eaten at, Denny's, is launching a new sandwich to keep Americans fat.  The sandwich, a fried cheese melt, is basically two slices of sourdough bread filled with four fried mozzarella sticks and melted American cheese, served with French fries and marinara sauce. …

12, Aug 2010
FloJuggler iPhone App

Flojuggler is an app for your iPhone that tracks women’s periods.  And it isn't marketed to the women who own the period, but to the guy who is trying to score.  Some of my favorite marketing quotes for Flojuggler; "Know if that red present has arrived, almost here, or just…

9, Aug 2010
$80,000 Electric Bike

The BlackTrail BT-01 e-bike is basically a bike with a battery, an electric motor, and a huge price tag.  $80,000 to be exact.  The bike is built by a German company called PG-Bikes. The BlackTrail BT-01 is made of carbon fiber, has a 1.2-kW electric motor, and can go over…

6, Aug 2010
Canon Calculator Mouse

  When looking for a mouse, or a calculator for that matter, I don't think of Canon.  However, Canon has just announced its X Mark Calculator Mouse.  The mouse is a wireless Bluetooth laser mouse with a calculator on top.  Goofy stuff but this is probably the most press Canon…

3, Aug 2010
NeoPaws Dog Shoes

This one is tough, because fundamentally I disagree with putting shoes on a dog.  Just seems wrong.  However, my friend who has two dogs swears by NeoPaws.  I guess a few visits to the veterinarian without pet insurance has convinced him that dog shoes is the answer.  Check out the…