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Japanese Cat Coin Bank
Money

Japanese Kitty Steals Your Money, Looks Cute Doing It

My infatuation for all things Japan continues.
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My infatuation for all things Japan continues. A friend bought this Japanese Itazura Coin Bank ($22) a few weeks ago, claiming that it was the cutest thing he'd ever seen. Why anyone would spend over $20 on a coin bank was beyond me . . . until it finally arrived.

I got a first look at the bank when he ripped it open yesterday morning and had to share. Not only does this mechanical coin bank keep your money safe from your prying fingers, but it looks totally adorable while doing it. Now I get it.

Check out the video of the bank in action after the break.

Wild and Wacky Gadgets
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9 Wild and Wacky Gadgets

Why so serious? Not all tech has to be the most helpful gadget ever invented — it can be funny, fun, or just plain weird.
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Wild and Wacky Gadgets

Why so serious? Not all tech has to be the most helpful gadget ever invented — it can be funny, fun, or just plain weird. Sometimes, it can serve its purpose if it's just nice to look at. For some Friday fun, check out some of the gadgets I've found around the web that made me scratch my head and say "huh!?"

Ritmo Sound System Canister For Childbirth iTamtam Miyoul LCD and OLED Screens Ikan Shopping Assistant iPhone Smoothee Steadicam Toast Printer
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The Kiss-o-Meter Tells You If You Have Kissable Breath (or Not)
Valentine's Day

The Kiss-o-Meter Tells You If You Have Kissable Breath (or Not)

Who will you be smooching this Valentine's Day?
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Who will you be smooching this Valentine's Day? Make your decision based on a very scientific measurement with the Kiss-o-Meter ($30).

Even though it sounds like it's judging your smooching prowess, it's actually a tiny bad breath detector. The lights tell you if you're good to go, or conversely, if the person you're about to lock lips with is. But the secret's out; if someone whips this out to use on you, try not to be too offended.

It's definitely better than someone whipping out the super-obvious Halitosis Detector.

Fake Security Camera: Love It or Leave It?
Love It or Leave It

Fake Security Camera: Love It or Leave It?

Do you enjoy freaking out your friends?
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Do you enjoy freaking out your friends? Do you have an affinity for conspiracy theories?

Feed your paranoid antics with this Fake Security Camera ($12)!

It's battery operated and has a motion detector sensor, so it'll follow folks around the room — of course, you could use it outside as a theft deterrent, but it's much more fun to see your buddies squirm, isn't it? I actually had a retail job where they plastered these all around the stores to spook potential stealers, so it's kinda funny that they are predominantly used as a scare tactic product.

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Bubble Wrap Calendar. Awesome.
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Bubble Wrap Calendar Has My Fingers Itching to Pop

Everyone knows I'm a big fan of bubble wrap (little Katie Sugar loves it too!).
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Everyone knows I'm a big fan of bubble wrap (little Katie Sugar loves it too!). Whenever a package comes in, I pray for the bubbles instead of those lame peanuts that I can't do anything with (besides toss them up in the air and create my own personal snow globe).

The Bubble Wrap Key Chain has quelled my need for popping somewhat, but I need more! More bubble wrap, I say!

Enter the Bubble Wrap Calendar, which allows me to pop a new bubble every day of the week! The calendar even comes complete with holidays and important dates printed right on the bubbles. And bonus, it's handmade in Brooklyn! My only concern? What will keep me from popping all the bubbles today?!


A Power Bug Swatter Andy Roddick Could Love
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A Power Bug Swatter Andy Roddick Could Love

Full disclosure: A huge reason I love living in a city is to avoid bugs (with the exception of electronic ladybugs).
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Full disclosure: A huge reason I love living in a city is to avoid bugs (with the exception of electronic ladybugs). I love nature and the environment and blah blah blah but I have ALWAYS hated bugs and I'm not going to change. So when I see an actual bug in my apartment, flying or crawling and adamantly where it is not supposed to be, I freak the hell out.

I'm also ill-equipped — since there are very few bugs around, I don't have any stinky bug sprays or fly swatters. I usually end up giving just giving them a mild headache with an issue of Us Weekly, So I'm totally kickin' down for this Power Bug Swatter, or as I like to think of it, Tennis Racket Bug Zapper.

I cannot wait to take aim at flies with this thing, zap 'em, and perfect my tennis swing at the same time. My apology to PetSugar if this qualifies as animal cruelty.

The Wacky 360 Degree Camera
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The Wacky 360 Degree Camera

Testing- camera one, camera two, back to camera one.
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Testing- camera one, camera two, back to camera one. The person who made this 360 degree camera must have wanted eyes on the back of their head, or they had a few too many disposal cameras to play with.

With seven connected cameras in total, this girl can take quite the panoramic shot.

Not only is this a fashion no-no, how do you know if you are lining up the right shot from the right, or the left?! This is what I use my digital cam for, tons of useless shots that can easily be deleted!