Insult Magnets Send a Message to Inconsiderate Parkers

Some drivers are horrible parkers. Some are careless, there are others go out of their way to be rude, while some just can’t help it. Regardless of which kind of bad parker they are, they’re still bad parkers all the same. And for that, their cars deserve to be magneted. Okay, so I just made that word up.

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Sticking these Do Your Park magnets onto cars might not seem to do much, at least, in the physical sense, but the insults printed on them will send a message that the recipient isn’t likely to forget. Each pack contains ten magnets with an assortment of insults, ranging from subtle to in-your-face cracks about their inability to park courteously.

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The Do Your Park magnets are available online for $12(USD). That’s way cheaper than the bill you’ll pay for keying their car.

[via Laughing Squid]

Pissed at Someone? Pee on Them with PPShots

Some people just get in your face and do all sorts of mean and disrespectful stuff, even if you didn’t do a thing to them. There’s no sense in arguing or rationalizing with people like that, simply because they started out by acting without sense, reason, or logic.

So to deal with your frustrations, anger, and annoyance, just pee on them.

PPShotsNot on them in person, but on their image via PPShots.

PPShots is essentially a waterproof (pee-proof? poop-proof?) sleeve that can hold a photo of whatever or whoever you’re angry at. Just slip the picture into the cast, stick it into your toilet bowl, and go.

PPShots are sold in packs of two for $10(USD) over on Amazon.

[via This Is Why I’m Broke via Oh Gizmo!]

Thanko’s USB Mask Shields You from Pollen, Makes You Look Like a Beekeeper

When pollen flies through the air, allergies run wild. Good (or bad?) thing there’s Thanko’s big yellow mask to shield you from pollen (and social interaction!)

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The Thanko USB Pollen Mask sells for ¥3,980 (~$38 USD). Dignity sold separately.

[via New Launches]

These Cat’s Pajamas Are the Bees Knees

For obvious reasons, cats and dogs don’t need to wear clothing like humans do. But a lot of pet owners humanize their pets and treat them like they would treat their own kids. It’s not necessarily a bad thing but sometimes it’s not good either (like feeding pets human food that might be too fatty for their systems.) But something that’s not likely to cause more harm to your pet is pet clothing.

As long as the clothes are not uncomfortable and overly thick that your pet will overheat in them, then I don’t see why not. You probably won’t be able to keep them on your pets that long though, because they’ll probably try to squirm their way out of their unnecessary outfit.

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One such article of pet clothing is the Cat’s Pajamas. The bright red, one-piece suit will fit snugly over your entire feline and annoy him or her to bits and pieces. I’d be surprised if you don’t get a couple of scratches in the process of putting them on. Make sure you snap a lot of pictures while they’re on, because I doubt your cat will want to wear them ever again.

The Cat’s Pajamas available from Perpetual Kid for $24.99(USD).

[via The Green Head]

PULSE Kinetic Jump Rope Charges Your Phone with Every Jump

More and more contraptions that charge devices or generate power without needing an electrical outlet are hitting the market. Some, like the PULSE Kinetic Jump Rope, are in their prototype stages, while others like the Voltmaker are ready to be shipped off.

Granted, you’ll be able to get a bit of a workout with both devices. Voltmaker will have you turning its hand crank until your arms are sore, while PULSE will have you jump rope until you’re ready to collapse so you can charge up your phone.

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The PULSE kinetic jump rope looks like your typical jump rope on the outside, but the built-in dynamos in the handle make all the difference. Every spin the rope makes generates power that is stored in the embedded rechargeable battery. You can then hook your phone up to the jump rope’s handle in order to charge it.

The PULSE jump rope is currently available in a limited beta test run. Only 100 of these have been made, and each one retails for $129(USD).

[via Dvice]

You’ll Get Him This Year: $6,500 Santa Stake-out Kit Has Everything You Need

Every year, you swear you’ll catch Santa in the act. The cookies are out. The traps are set. It’s just a matter of making sure he can’t escape. But every year, you fail anyways. Either Santa’s really that good… or you lack the gear to set up a proper capture.

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So if you really want to get him this year, then get this Santa Stake-out Kit from OpticsPlanet. It has everything you need and more to keep an eye out for Santa and maybe catch him, even, if you’re fast and crafty enough.

It contains a whole bunch of stuff that includes apparel (of course, you need to dress the part in a stakeout!), camping gear, hunting gear (yikes!), food storage, accessories (like a tactical field ops watch, bottle opener, and walkie talkies), night vision and thermal imaging gear, and a Canon EOS Rebel T4i Digital SLR Camera Kit. It even includes some deer scent to try and lure in Saint Nick’s tiny reindeer.

The entire package costs $6,500 and is available here.

Maybe you’d like to put this on your wishlist this year, so you can use it attempt to catch Santa next year.

[via Geekologie]

How Much Sunlight is There Going to Be Today? This Calendar Will Let You Know

You might not realize it yet, but the sun – or rather, the amount of sunlight you can expect for the day – plays a big part in most of your plans. Nobody wants to drive out to the beach when the sun is expected to set early, or trek a mountain while they’re losing daylight.

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It’s not just a preference, because it also has impacts on people’s safety and general well-being, too. Recognizing this is graphic designer Sören Lachnit, who came up with the Circular Calendar. What the name implies is what you get. But aside from shape, his unusual calendar also includes a visualization on the amount of sunlight that will be available throughout the year.

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The dates are spread out all around the sun in the middle. The closer the date is to the sun, the more sunlight there is during that period. When it’s hung on your wall, it looks more like a piece of art rather than just a calendar, so that’s definitely a plus.

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The Circular Calendar were being sold for 25.99 Euros (~$35 USD) online, but unfortunately, the 2014 edition is already sold out.

[via Wired via Laughing Squid]

Bacon Soap: Lather up in Smoky, Meaty Goodness

You don’t have to be an outlaw to appreciate the unusual soaps that Outlaw Soaps churns out. This time around, they’ve taken everyone’s favorite breakfast staple and have turned it into a must-have for showers and bathrooms worldwide.

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Each bar – or rather, slab – of bacon soap looks good enough to eat. It’s dyed and shaped to resemble actual bacon, but you’ll be pleased to hear that no actual bacon was used in making it. The soap is loaded with natural, vegan ingredients including coconut oil, avocado oil, and castor oil, leaving you with smooth skin after you rinse off the aromatic lather.

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Every slab of bacon soap is wrapped in a rustic burlap bag to complete the “this-just-came-from-the-butcher” effect. They’re available for pre-order for $12(USD).

[via The Awesomer]

How a German Scientist Invented the Perfect Coffeemaker

How a German Scientist Invented the Perfect Coffeemaker

The Chemex Coffeemaker, a pour-over apparatus invented by scientist Dr. Peter Schlumbohm 70 years ago, hasn’t changed a bit since it was designed. It’s the very definition of "if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it." So how did this quiet little device gain such a following?

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Kitty-Casso: For Cat Vinci and Felineangelo

Life gets a lot more interesting when there’s a cat around. Consider yourself lucky if you own a cat with a personality that’s as huge as that of Tardar Sauce’s (aka Grumpy Cat.) Even if you don’t, their demanding but endearing ways will soon melt down your walls and get to you.

As a result, cats have people making them all sorts of stuff, from iPad games for cats to the Cat Tunnel Sofa. Another thing to add to that list is Kitty-Casso.

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In case it isn’t obvious enough to you, Kitty-Casso is a paint kit for cats. It contains five tubs of non-toxic acrylic paint, art paper, paint shields, one frame, and of course, a surprise toy for your cat.

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Now I don’t think your kitty cat will know what you expect him to do after smearing his paws with paint, but hey, here’s to hoping that he’ll surprise you pleasantly and not make too big of a mess. And there’s always an outside chance he’ll create a masterpiece and you can sell it to a wealthy benefactor.

Kitty-Casso is available at Amazon for $19.95(USD). And dog owners, don’t feel left out – they also make Pup-Casso for your anipals.

[via Laughing Squid]