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Noemi is an English teacher-cum-writer. She's recently jumped into the water with both feet, ditching her desk at the office for the couch at home. When not writing, Noemi can be found on the road, hoping to encounter the dragon of her dreams. Yes, she's into fantasy novels, as well as gadgets, and practically anything weird that catches her interest.

Who Wants a Bone Guillotine?

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Bone Guillotine Model

Why would anyone want a guillotine, much less a guillotine made of bone? Then again, why wouldn’t anyone want one? The guillotine is known to be one of the worst methods of execution, and while I don’t think anyone uses it today (you never know, though), it does have a lot of historical value. If you are into history and execution-related stuff (not to mention bones), then this bone guillotine model will certainly catch your attention. While I am not particularly into gory things, this bone guillotine model did make me look twice. Even three times. You have to admire the work that went into the bone guillotine model. Even Read more »

Win a Bottle of Geeky Nail Polish from NerdLacquer!

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Star Trek Nail Polish

Remember the post we had about geeky nail polish last month? Etsy shop owner Amanda Collier blends the nail polish on her own, drawing inspiration from all-time sci-fi favorites such as Dr. Who and Star Trek. You can purchase your geeky nail polish of choice from her Etsy shop NerdLacquer, or you can join our giveaway contest to win a color of your choosing! If you’re a girl, this contest is perfect. If you’re a guy, it still works. Either you give the nail polish to your girl friend for Valentine’s or you wear the polish yourself. It’s not like guys don’t do that these days, right? ;) You know Read more »

Brits Get Lucky with Roald Dahl Stamps

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Roald Dahl Stamps

Did you go through the phase of collecting stamps as a child or teenager? Did you engage in the good old activity of writing snail mail to pen pals from all over the world? Maybe today, as an adult, you still consider yourself a philatelist. If this is the case, then you might be interested in the recently launched stamps series by the UK’s Royal Mail. The series is none other than artwork from the stories of children’s book author Roald Dahl. Who doesn’t recognize that name? After Charlie and the Chocolate Factory captured the attention of people of all ages all over the world, Roald Dahl became a household Read more »

Dark Knight Mr. Potato Head

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Dark Knight Mr. Potato Head

Who’s on the edge of their seats waiting for when The Dark Knight Rises finally comes out in the theaters? I guess the better question is: Who isn’t? We can’t do anything about that but wait, although you have the option of stoking the fire of anticipation by watching the teaser again and again. Or reading up on the movie over and over. Or you can just head on over to The Big Bad Toy Store and get your very own Dark Knight Mr. Potato Head. If you are a fan of spuds, then you will need no convincing to get this toy. If you don’t have a single Mr. Read more »

Earth Laughs in Flowers – Not Your Everyday Flower Art

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America

It’s that time of the year again, when everyone and their mom seems to be caught up in the overly commercialized fever of the “Love Month”. We are not totally averse to Valentine’s Day, as you may very well know. We have posts such as the one about the Indiana Jones engagement ring. If, however, you are not feeling all too lovey dovey this month, don’t worry. There is no pressure to fall into the commercial trap from us! In fact, today’s post just might make you appreciate flowers more than ever. Without the usual connotations that come with it. These flower pictures are the work of American photographer David Read more »

Mapping Stereotypes Calendar: Not for the Politically Correct

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World According to the United States of America

We just released the only 2012 movie calendar that you will need, and I think that many of you found more than a few interesting titles in there. (Remember that you can give your input by getting in touch with us via the link given in the post!) Anyhow, if you are into calendars that serve a different kind of purpose, you will love the Mapping Stereotypes Calendar Project by Alpha Design. As you can read from the title, however, this is definitely not for you if you are rather sensitive about political correctness and everything else remotely related to the concept. The Mapping Stereotypes Calender Project might very well Read more »

Go Old School with LEGO Moleskine

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Go Old School with LEGO Moleskine

Do still remember the good old days when you had to sit in class, listen to your professor give a long lecture, and write down notes in your trusty notebook? I certainly do! These days, I think kids still use notebooks, but I wouldn’t be surprised if many university students these days use their smartphones, tablets, or even laptops. However, I don’t think that you can deny the pleasure of actually wrapping your fingers around a nice pen and writing things down on a sheet of paper. And nowadays, when it comes to notebooks, I think we can all agree that Moleskine is one of the more popular brands out Read more »

Bang Bang Handle: Gun Doorknob

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Bang Bang Handles

Guns have never been a safe topic, and we will always have the aggressive proponents as well as the just as aggressive opponents. As with most – if not all – of our posts, though, this will not delve into the politics and ideology behind guns. Instead, let’s take a look at some really cool-looking doorknobs. Designer Nikita Kovalev has thought of a different way to use firepower by creating gun doorknobs that will be a fun addition to any gun lover’s furnishings. Her work, as shown on Behance, is an impressive set of pistols, as you can see below. The concept is called the Bang Bang Handle. The site Read more »

The Only Classic Cocktails Chart You’ll Need

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Classic Cocktail Chart

This is what happens when you have been on a diet from good cocktails for months. I am not complaining, but I sure do miss sipping a White Russian and a nice mojito. With this recent discovery, though, I just might be able to whip up something decent without having to pay an arm and leg for something that will only make my head hurt in the end. And maybe you can, too! In any case, this really might be the only classic cocktails chart that one will ever need. Created by Pop Chart Lab, the image puts together what looks to me hundreds of classic cocktails and breaks them Read more »

For a Successfully Weird Party: Alien Brain Hemorrhage Cocktail

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Alien Brain Hemorrhage Cocktail

When was the last successful party that you threw? We’re only about to end the first month of the year, so the chances are that you still remember your New Year’s Eve party. Or maybe you even celebrated Chinese New Year. Who cares about having a “good” reason to throw a party, though? Any time you want to throw one, there really is no need for an excuse. But, just in case you do want something especially weird and unique for your next get together, nothing will do the trick like this Alien Brain Hemorrhage Cocktail. (Although having pi-shaped ice cubes is always a hit as well!) You don’t even Read more »