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donkey kong jungle juice doesn’t taste like bananas

filed under: just plain fun | video games

Donkey Kong Jungle Juice

Not to be outdone by Mario and his Power Up Energy Drink, it looks like the plumber’s simian adversary just had to have his own peppy beverage…

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posted: March 27th, 2008 1 comment

automatic hot/cold mug takes your coffee’s temperature

filed under: design | just plain fun

Automatic Hot Cold Mug from Charles & Marie

A little while back, I told you guys about a nifty coffee mug that could automatically change states from “on” to “off” when a hot beverage hit its surface…

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posted: March 5th, 2008 1 comment

robot sommelier makes the guinness book

filed under: robotics | strange and unusual

NEC Wine Tasting Robot

Remember the wine-tasting robot that mistook people for bacon? Well I guess they’ve worked out some of the kinks, since the pint-sized automaton with a taste for the finer things is back — this time in the Guinness World Records…

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posted: December 15th, 2007 post a comment

super mario power up! energy drink: just add vodka

filed under: strange and unusual | video games

Super Mario Power Up! Energy Drink

Do you often find yourself falling asleep just before you can get to that next Super Mario Galaxy level? Need a boost? Why not give yourself a kick in the pants, Mario style, with this Super Mario Power Up! Energy Drink…

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posted: December 9th, 2007 6 comments

cooler scooter chills drinks at 14 mph

filed under: just plain fun | strange and unusual

Cooler Scooter from Hammacher Schlemmer

With football season in full swing, why not arrive at your next tailgate party in style? This ride-on cooler not only speeds you along to your destination, it’ll keep your drinks and snacks nice and chilled on the way…

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posted: October 28th, 2007 1 comment

wmf coffee pad: just one cup of joe, please

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WMF1 Coffee Pad

This cool coffee maker offers up a smart industrial design which cleanly integrates a ceramic mug in place of a carafe. It’s perfect for making a single cup at your desk, or if you’re living a bachelor’s life.

The WMF1 Coffee Pad takes a single portioned coffee filter and can brew up a fresh cup of Java in about 1 minute…

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posted: October 26th, 2007 2 comments

koolatron coin-op fridge keeps can moochers out

filed under: gadgets

Koolatron Coin-op Fridge

If you have a mini-fridge in your cubicle, you might have run into the occasional thief making off with your precious pop. This new fridge seeks to change that by requiring payment before doling out your canned beverage of choice.

The Koolatron Coin-Op Mini Fridge lets you chill up to ten cans of your favorite 12-oz…

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posted: September 2nd, 2007 3 comments

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