Skivvies for your girl robot

It would be easy to dismiss ladies' underwear made out of recycled materials as a gimmick, and maybe it is, but it can't be denied that at least it's an attractive gimmick. Artist Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch--who is often inspired by the sort of stuff found in hardware stores--has created this line of handmade "trashy" lingerie out of recycled cans, bottles, and other materials.

I doubt they'd work for day-to-day wear, but for special green occasions--say a naughty Arbor Day Ball--they'd be a perfect way to show off your eco-friendliness.

What's great is that they're not just about the idea; indeed, these salvaged unmentionables actually look good. Were I the type to wear lingerie (I'm not), these would be on my list. If I ever get out of the basement and meet a girl, perhaps I'll let her in on this line of quasi-practical lady things.

Via InventorSpot

The New Decider watch

If you are one of those who depend on chance to make decisions but can't be bothered to carry a Magic 8-Ball around all the time, The New Decider watch from Mr Jones Watches might be the tool for you.

Aside from the regular time-telling hands, this timepiece displays Yes or No alternately, too. So, when you are in a moment of indecision, just look down at your wrist and the choice is there for you. It's available online for about US$149 and the best news is, Mr Jones Watches ships worldwide.

Via The Red Ferret Journal

Toyota develops rear-seat center airbag

Attention, rubbish drivers: Scientists at Toyota have developed a new type of airbag that could reduce the severity of injuries suffered by passenger in the rear seat. Or it could smash their frickin' skulls open.

The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag--or rearbag, as we're calling it--lives in a fixed center console above passengers' heads. When the vehicle is hit side-on, the rearbag deploys to form a cushion between the occupants, reducing the likelihood of passengers injuring one another.

We like the idea, but we're concerned it may be a tad dangerous. If it were to deploy when a passenger is sitting directly beneath the center console, or leaning across the divide, the results might be a little painful, to say the least.

SRS airbags will feature in a range of popular Toyota models in the near future. Here's hoping we'll never need to use them.

Via Crave UK

Squashed Flat Book Mark

Wanted: Good-looking fella seeks book-loving gal. Easily flattened by all the attention.

If he's your guy, meet Dead Mark, the only man you'll ever need in your life. Never mind the ominous-sounding name, Markie here'll never give you grief. Instead, he'll bring along plenty of enjoyment between the pages.

Just one wee catch: He's a little yellow-complexioned, and comes related to Dead Fred, Hanging Harry, Splat Stan and Stress Paul. If you don't mind his family of deadbeat delinquents, this awfully cute silicone bookmark can be found at quirky retailer Suck UK, though be prepared to trade 7.5 pounds (US$10.35) for your bloke.

Power Shelf puts products on a pedestal

One night, a tired Lynn Fetzer-Westmeister realized that her phone charger had fallen behind her nightstand. In a dance that's probably familiar to most of us, she pulled the furniture out from the wall, reached for her charger cord, plugged it back in, and pushed her nightstand back into place.

"I was so mad and frustrated," recalls the 29-year-old Fetzer-Westmeister, who lives in the northeastern Ohio town of Shelby. "I said, 'This is stupid. We have all these great inventions out there, all these people are doing wonderful things, and we don't make outlets with shelves.'"

And thus, the Power Shelf was born.

As its name suggests, the product replaces the standard flat power outlet with a shelf-enhanced version. It comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and designs so you can park all manner of gadgets--from cell phones, laptops, game consoles, and routers to baby monitors and power tools--in a predictable, organized spot.
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