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Only two links today:
Found one more: How to make a beatbox puppet video (if you’re into that kind of stuff. The beats are pretty cool though :)
It’s been so long since we had a link-a-palooza, but here it is:
I used to love infomercials. They were great for endless staring into the TV screen, letting the brainwashing presenters try to force you into buying a stupid product by showing you how great it works when they use it. Sometimes the presenters would let members of the audience use it – always successfully so, which is surprising since I don’t think highly of the people who would go to these presentation voluntarily.
Here’s a great collection of 8 totally useless infomercial products, some of which I’ve never heard of and I’m glad that’s the way it is. (via Digg)
Rock Lighter is one of those websites that make you think “why didn’t I think of that?” Well, not really, but it’s still a funny little website, created for rock fans who are at a concert and in need for a candle/lighter type flame. Don’t forget it for your next Metallica concert (and for when you have a cellphone with a web browser.) (via Download Squad)
The star of these 10 very funny computer advertisements is of course Steve Ballmer, who will forever be remembered for his number one advertisement for Windows 1.0 (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? REVERSI!!). All of them are worth watching and the little explanations under every video reminded me of a little computer history. (via Digg)
A Polish businessman wanted to warn the world about the path it’s taking. He decided to do it by building what is now one of Poland’s most popular tourist attractions – an upside-down house. The house is so realistic that people get disoriented the the point of sea-sickness when they’re inside. (via Digg)
This summer it’s very hot here in Israel. I took a look at this list of unusual cooling gadgets and at first thought they were pretty funny. But it’s so hot these days I actually wonder now how effective some of them are. I especially liked the USB Necktie Cooler. I’m so glad I don’t wear ties. (via Digg)
Imagine someone breaks into your home and wakes you up. What are you going to use as a weapon? The Safe Bedside Table is what you must get for those occasions exactly. In a split second it turns into a club and shield. And if I didn’t convince you yet, take a look at the pictures. (via Digg)
Imagine you’re a defibrillator salesman (you know, the medical device you need to shout “CLEAR” before you attach it to someone’s chest and zap them) and you walk into a store to make the case for your product when suddenly the guy standing next to you falls because his heart stops. Then you manage to revive him with the defibrillator you’re trying to sell.
I call this the best sales pitch ever. (via Digg)
Every once in a while someone comes to me asking if I want to participate on a new idea. I guess everyone wants their “million dollar exit”. Naturally, so do I. Unfortunately I haven’t made any progress lately with ideas, but I’m not pushing it – when the right idea comes, I’ll have all the time I need to implement it.
MadConomist.com came up with a list of ten ideas that shouldn’t have been profitable, but were very much so. Some items there are really surprising. (via Digg)