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matches are so 2000: mag fire metallic firestarter

magfire

Put an end to the frustration of lighting up your grill or starting a bonfire with the Mag Fire firestarter. It’s capable of producing white-hot 3000ºC (5500ºF) sparks, even in humid, stormy or freezing conditions. You can even use it as a flare of sorts to call for help.

This is something that all Swiss…

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June 11th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

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led candles react to wind just like the real deal

METAPHYS Hono 24000 LED Candles

These minimal LED lights are designed to act like a real candle by flickering in the wind, and automatically turning off when you blow on them.

The clever design even includes a giant “matchstick” which turns the candle on when struck against the side of the tubular silicon fixture. Each candle comes with its own…

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March 10th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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