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Dads. I’ve got some news for you. This weekend, instead of watching your TiVo’d NHL playoff games, you’re going to be making this toy car launcher for your kid. DotaDabbled’s Instructable provides precise details on how you can create one using some wood, plastic and other miscellaneous doo-dads (pardon the pun) lying around the house. Link [via]

Back in 1980, cocaine was up and coming and Europeans had plenty of it. As they did their daily bumps, shoving the cursed powder into their bodies, an idea sparked in the mind of one Trevor Fiore. He’s the designer behind the car you see here. It’s called the Citro n Karin and it’s probably the ugliest automobile you will ...

Oh me! Oh my! Let’s get down, people! Originally made back in 1979, these Nike Killshot trainers are making a comeback in a really nice color scheme. I love how the maroon is dominant in surrounding the subtle gray and creme tones. They’ll certainly look awesome with a pair of jeans. If you can find a pair (they’re limited reissue), ...

These handmade cases for the iPhone 3G are really something. Clearly a lot of time and craftsmanship went into making each one and lucky for you, they’re up for sale on Etsy. At $85, it’s not a cheap case and don’t even think about keeping it in your pocket – it’s simply too large. This is more of a luxury ...

Some people have weird needs. Don’t ask me why you would possibly need to type while completely submerged. I don’t think typing an essay will be at the top of your priority list if you’re either a.) swimming or b.) being flooded out of your home. But hey, to each his own. If for some odd reason that you want ...

You feeling good? You feeling lucky? Try my links, punk. Just try ’em! An acrylic LED matrix 17 cool magnet tricks Old carpet gets a new use Have a lot of guitars? Get some of these When the Apple Store meets your kitchen Chic camping? Apple hates netbooks Have great links you want showcased on Afternoon Linkage? E-mail us: tips ...

Do you mind that your children and grandchildren might befriend perverted robots into their inner circles? Here is an example what their childhood memories might look like. Though I always imagined there would be less grandma-sweaters and more jet packs in the future. That’s pretty disappointing. Link [via]

Air-filled furniture isn’t known for its flawless comfort. I’ve spent some pretty hellish nights on air-mattresses. I could only imagine the experience would have been even worse if the mattress itself was glowing like some radioactive mutant. Thankfully the Via Lattea collection by Meritalia doesn’t include a mattress. Instead, this glowing set of furniture exudes a totally chill glow. If ...

Vampires need light too. I mean how else would they do their taxes? Read? Cook dinner? These are questions that our vampire community needs readily addressed. My friends, I give you the Liquid Lamp. It looks like a bucket of blood turned upside down, spilled all over your lovely new coffee table. At $200, it’s quite expensive but at least ...

Have you ever played the Dreamcast/Arcade classic Virtual On? It’s one of those wacky robot games that has a huge cult following. The Dreamcast version came with these twin arcade sticks you’d use to play the game with. Since then, nothing has come close to the same gaming experience – until now. Some Japanese dude took two candy tubes, wired ...