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$15,000 1989 collector’s item legend of zelda… plate. as in the one you put food on.

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Millions of people around the world are starving, and will probably kill themselves for food. Wait that doesn’t make sense. You know what else doesn’t make sense? That someone out there thinks he can charge $15,000 (USD) for a plastic plate. Actually I’m not sure if it’s really plastic, it could be ceramic but whatevs.…

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September 2nd, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: geek art + craft retro strange + wonderful video games

water clock tells time using dishes, magnets and h2o

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This elegantly minimal clock lets you create your own custom time-telling device using a combination of plates, cups and liquid of your choice.

Designed by Kouichi Okamoto with ceramicist Daniel Jo, the Water Clock consists of a small fired clay base topped with a pair of magnetic spheres. A pair of powerful magnets underneath the…

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May 7th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design strange + wonderful timepieces

ipod shuffle 3g gets candy coated colors

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Thinking about picking up a new iPod Shuffle 3G, but think the basic brushed aluminum and black case designs a little drab for your flashy style?  Miss the wide color selection of earlier 3G Shuffles? Well now you can brighten up your 3G with a fresh coat of color – for a price.

Apparently our…

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March 19th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design media players

talking plate tells you when to stop eating

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Find yourself eating too much these holidays? Perhaps this wacky new invention will help you keep your New Year’s resolution to cut down.

A Ukranian scientist has developed a prototype of a plate that automatically tells you when you’ve eaten more food than you’re supposed to. A palm-sized computer provides the brains for the system,…

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December 26th, 2006 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful