This peculiar chair, called the An Lena chair, was created by Simone Harbert as part of a student exhibition at the Burg Giebichenstein College of Art and Design in Germany.
The piece was a commentary on parasitism, as it supported itself from gripping two surfaces: the floor and the wall.
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This new watch in the Diesel Signature collection has more dials than you will know what to do with. It features a chronograph as well as four miniature movements. Over all, pretty nice looking and rugged at the same time, sporting a black genuine leather strap and stainless steel case, with stainless steel plates and Diesel screws.
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This piano looks like it came straight out of a science fiction movie. The Schimmel Pegasus grand piano is not just all about good looks though, it features over 200 strings under a total tension of 176,520 newtons, and a key assembly composed of 10,000 pieces. It also sports a curved ergonomic keyboard and the lid is hydraulic, allowing you to control the amount of projection desired.
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Guinness Brewmaster Fergal Murray explains the process of pouring the perfect pint.
This takes place at the St. James Gate Brewery of Guinness in Dublin, Ireland. This is where the real production happens. This facility brews roughly three million pints per day.
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Ok, some of these bumper stickers had us rolling on the ground.
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China, with 23.69 billion yuan ($3.16 billion) of proceeds in 2007, has deposed France as the world’s third art auction market, according to a report issued Monday by Arton, China’s largest online art publishing house.
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Who says candle flames need to be yellow. The candles from More Than Light put a fun spin on an everyday item.
“The More than lights online store offers clear paraffin oil as well as a variety of colored oils designed for burning in clear (glass) containers, enhancing the natural beauty of the oil lamp and adding additional color to the lamp and room.
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Sliding is easy with socks and a smooth floor. It’s damn near impossible on carpet. Thanks to the carpet skates from fun slides, it’s easy to slide across a carpet with ease. In fact, this puts an entirely new spin on indoor horseplay. Think of all the trouble you can get into. Think of all the breakables. The skates have a friction resistant and foam foot grip. Just strap them onto your shoes and slide with ease. They come in 6 colors. Just $19.99.
Video after the jump.
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We are not really sure where this picture came from and would like to hear from you about its location.
But come on. Really? Who was it that thought this was a good idea.
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This crazy USB Speedometer will not only measure how fast you type, but will also keep track of the total words. So you can tell who is better – your fastest typist or your dedicated slow and steady worker. The WPM speedometer pegs at 260, so if you’re going faster than that you’re in your own elite record-setting class. The word count can likely be reset whenever you’d like to start the count over.
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Is there any spot where flowers aren’t blooming this spring?
The latest addition to the bouquet comes from New York fragrance house Bond No. 9. Dubbed ANDY WARHOL UNION SQUARE, the spicy green floral comes in Bond’s signature (and appropriate) superstar bottle, which has been embellished with 10 variations from Warhol’s iconic Flowers series. (The original screen prints date mostly from the 1970s, when the Pop Art master’s Factory was located first at 33 Union Square West and later two blocks north at 860 Broadway.)
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The controversial slingshot bikini/swimsuit has a low cut front, tiny tanga bottom and minimal breast coverage with a clear back. It is tied at neck front crossed or straight. The slingshot is a tanga becayse uplift from the ties in the neck will force the legline upward and inward, the bikini will reveal butt cheeks. (w/pics)
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