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Heroes Star Hayden Panettiere's Surfing Stunt Showcases Innocence and Ignorance
"Save the Cheerleader, save the whales"... Hayden Panettiere, the cute young actress who plays the cheerleader in popular American action drama Heroes recently performed another role: bringing...
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'Kenny Blankenship' of MXC Featured on Novelty Tissue Box
Remember Kenny Blankenship? You know, Vic Romano's girl-chasing, hard-partying sidekick on Spike TV's overdubbed laugh-fest MXC? Today, "Kenny" is the governor of a Japanese province... let the most...
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Innovative New Ninjapin Push Pin Fills Its Own Holes
Ninjapin gives the humble push pin a much-needed makeover. Your walls (and your landlords) will thank you!
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Home Voodoo Doll Kit is Simply Spellbinding
Haitian voodoo not working for you? Try this traditional Japanese home voodoo doll kit that comes complete with hammer & nails, and go do that voodoo that you do so well!
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Carbon Fiber Chopsticks Make Eating Tougher
That cheap steak you just overcooked might be tough but these 100% non-toxic carbon fiber chopsticks are tougher.
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Icon Watch Design Echoes Early Computer Graphics
With the Icon Watch the time's always eight... eight-bit, that is. This ultra-minimalist, battery powered wristwatch was inspired by a computer icon and as such, is a true sign of the times.
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KFC Japan's "Kentucky Chicken Rice": Double Down with a Difference
If you bet on Kentucky Fried Chicken's bunless wondrous Double Down being down for the count, KFC Japan has got a wake up call for you. The "Kentucky Chicken Rice" sandwich includes almost everything...
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Pocky Chopsticks Stick It To Your Hunger
Pocky Chopsticks come in Chocolate and Strawberry 'flavors' and look just like Japan's favorite sweet, snappy snack stick.
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Revoltech Danboard Mini Yotsuba&! Action Figure Thinks Cute Thoughts Inside...
Got Danboard? The adorable cardboard box robot from the manga Yotsuba&! has been adopted by digital camera photographers as it adds a timeless sense of wonder to almost any scenic background....
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School Rules! 10 Weird & Bizarre Japanese School & Stationery Supplies
Japan is famed for its education system and rightly so, though with school supplies like these its a wonder students can concentrate on the subject at hand.
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Nemuriale Sleep Aid Kitten Is Better Than Counting Sheep
The Nemuriale Sleep Aid Kitten is a soft & cuddly Russian Blue plush cat that puts stressed-out souls to sleep faster than the hippest hipster hypnotist!
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USB Foot Warmer Hedgehog Slippers Keep Office Workers' Tootsies Toasty
Offices can be downright chilly in winter, especially for women. Thank goodness Japan's JTT Online Shop is offering these “Hedge Hot USB” powered foot warmers in the shape of cute boy & girl...
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Laser Shaver Zaps Hair Down To The Roots
Hair beware, the 'No! No! For Men' hand-held infrared laser shaver will take you back to the future while zapping your roots into the past.
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Self-Stirring Pot Puts New Spin on Stove-top Cooking
Is stuck pasta your kitchen nightmare? A Japanese dentist has created a stir with Kuru-Kuru Nabe (“Round and Round Pot”), a cooking pot with sculpted sides. Turn up the heat and watch basic...
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Ten More Weird and Bizarre Japanese Soft Drinks
Japan has the market cornered on weird & bizarre drinks – new and ever-weirder concoctions seem to hit the store shelves daily. Some have strange names, others have odd ingredients, and a few are...
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Frito-Lay Japan Jumps On The Minions Bandwagon With New Banana Cheetos
The billion-dollar grossing film Minions has made the titular characters a worldwide phenomenon while endowing products they promote with a rare appeal... or should that be a peel? Case in point:...
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I'm Glovin' It! Japanese Rubber Glove Vending Machines
Looking for gloves in all the wrong places? These Japanese rubber glove vending machines are a godsend for those washing dishes, conducting cavity searches or dating Greg Marmalard after all the shops...
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Potato Chip Burgers Put Junk Food On Fast Food
Japanese burger chain Lotteria isn't about to climb on the “healthy fast food” bandwagon – just the opposite! Partnering with snack food giant Calbee, Lotteria is offering up two burgers topped with...
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Casio S100 Flagship Pocket Calculator Celebrates 50 Years Of Calculated Progress
Casio Computer Co.'s first memory-function electronic calculator weighed 37 pounds and cost the equivalent of $1,000 each. Fifty years later, cheap pocket calculators sell for under a buck... and then...
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G.U.M. Play from Sunstar Turns Toothbrushes Into Interactive Smart Devices
G.U.M. Play from Japan's Sunstar Inc lets users listen to news and play games while they brush their teeth. The thimble-shaped gadget snaps onto the end of your toothbrush, instantly adding smart...
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Jumbo Shrimp Neck Pillow Is Creepy & Comfy
This boiled jumbo shrimp neck pillow from Japan makes the perfect holiday gift for that tough-to-buy-for seafood lover but you'll be tempted to keep it for yourself: it's a unique couch cushion that'll...
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World's Thinnest Artificial Blood Vessels Grown & Tested Inside Rats
Japanese researchers have developed the world's thinnest artificial blood vessels by growing the exceedingly narrow tubules underneath the skin of lab rats.
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Edible Gold Leaf Wrapped KitKat Could Be The Richest Chocolate Yet
Japan's upscale KitKat Chocolatory stores recently welcomed their one millionth visitor and to celebrate the milestone, Nestle Japan is offering 500 very special KitKat bars individually wrapped in...
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Military Camouflage Kimonos Turn Ninjas Into Fashionistas
Love the look and feel of traditional Japanese kimonos but wish they came in patterns more, say, Rambo-esque? Wish no more: “Battle Dress Uniform” kimonos in military-spec camouflage patterns not only...
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Kaoiro, An Emoji Stamper With A Retro Design
Kaoiro, the Japanese Kaomoji Stamper, allows users to stamp up to 2,000 different ASCII art facial expressions - emoji, in other words - on school assignments, work memos, divorce papers and more....
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Fruit Wrap Toilet Paper Juices Up Any Bathroom Decor
Award-winning “The Fruits Toilet Paper” from Japan's Latona Marketing design studio will add a little sweetness to any bathroom, though users will quickly find its beauty is only skin deep.
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So Karaoke Rock Climbing Is A Thing Now
Combine Karaoke with Bouldering (aka Rock Climbing) and you get "Boulkara" – karaoke rooms with rock climbing walls instead of seats!
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Banana Stuffer Turns Boring Bananas Into Sweet & Delicious Snacks
The Sonna! Chocobana-na kit is just the thing for parents whose fussy kids turn their noses up at healthy bananas. Next time finicky eaters say “stuff it,” you can do just that!
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McDonalds Japan's Serves Up French Fries With Chocolate Sauce
McDonalds Japan answers the question absolutely nobody's been asking: Why can't I drizzle my fries with chocolate sauce?
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Easter KitKats From Japan Evoke Bunnies & Pancakes
Nestle Japan has no idea what you're talking about, so they made a limited edition pancake flavored KitKat just for Easter!
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