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Vienna designers Mischer’Traxler, also of Automatic Cake Decorator fame, used 700 used Nespresso coffee capsules, coffee grounds, strips of copper and salt water to create these coffee powered batteries. The batteries were used to power clocks at the 2010 Vienna Design Week. Six of the batteries connected together are enough to power a tiny clock. The whole collection of batteries would just about power a small radio. So while coffee powered batteries might not be an option for any sort... Continue reading

In a world where all of our kitchen appliances are self-aware, things might be a little more interesting. Whether it be the brave little toaster who challenges destiny and refuses to toast your bread or a completely solipsistic blender, a self-conscious kitchen accessory is a tool which could be used for both good and evil. The World’s Greatest Mug definitly leans closer to the good side of the Force. Not only offering us a laugh, but challenging all of your... Continue reading

Every office has one. The co-worker that freaks out at the slightest piece of misplaced paraphernalia. Nobody likes a neatnik except other neatniks. This Cardboard Spill Prank, which you can download and print for free right from the old Internetz, is a cheap, effective, hilarious way to make your office’s token neatnik freak out. Sometimes a good gag is all someone needs to take themselves a little less seriously. If you want a comfier alternative, check out the Blood Puddle Pillow.... Continue reading

So picture this. Your playing Zelda and your down to your last half heart. Your completely out of water and there’s a mob of enemies approaching. What do you do? What… do you do? What else can you possibly do? You pause the game, run into your kitchen, grab your cup set and you make a Triforce Latte as quick as humanly possible. It’s the only way! Link [via]

Where else should mugshots go but on mugs? These Celebrity Mugshot Mugs remind us that even the rich and famous have their notorious indiscretions. You don’t have to be poor to be scummy. Including some of our favorites, such as Hugh Grant, Frank Sinatra, Al Pacino and more. Snatch up your favorite mugshot for about $13 before they’re gone for good. Link [via]

One reason I hate having guests over is having to juggle three or four mugs of coffee at once. You’d think they’d be polite and reject my offers of a warm beverage, but no, it’s always take, take, take. Why is  there never any give?! HUH?! Anyway, the point is that juggling so many mugs isn’t only annoying, it could be hazardous. If one of them just “happens” to “slip” out of your hand “accidentally” and spews scalding hot liquid... Continue reading

Decaf? Never! When you feel that caffeine high wearing off, there’s only one thing to do. Refill. Grab another cup and repeat the cycle over and over and over. Caffeine’s a hell of a drug. Can you always use some more caffeine, even if you’ve just finished a large espresso? Have your addiction printed onto a t-shirt for $19.95. Link

While there’s no mention of Pee Wee in this design project’s description, the resemblance to Herman’s very own breakfast contraption is uncanny. Directed by designer Yuri Suzuki and artist Masa Kimura, the Breakfast Machine is designed to prepare a full-course meal, serving up omelets, coffee, orange juice and even toast with jam.