Feb 15

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There are many versions of stories for the origin of traditional Southern American face jug.  One theory says that the face jugs were first made by African slaves who worked on American plantations for Voodoo purpose.  Another theory speculates face jugs are used as tomb stones to keep the devil away as African slaves are not allowed to have one.  The face jugs are never pretty.  In fact, they are ugly (which can be used by parents to scare children away from the stored items, such as alcohol).

The Doubled Faced Gray Poupon Face Jug above is an unique jug which is handmade and sculpted by Lucille.  The face jug measures 4.5″ tall x 2.75″ in diameter.  The price of the face jug is $40 (available on Etsy).

Nov 18
The Commercial Juicer
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How to make a juicer that costs $9,900?

First, it needs to extract up to 84 oz. fresh fruit juice per minute (or 28 oranges per minute).

Second, it can takes whole oranges, grapefruit, or pomegranates.

Third, it has stainless steel micro serrated blade that is able to bisects the fruit into fine juice.

Fourth, it has spinning reamers to squeeze the exposed pulp.

Fifth, the juicing process must be transparent and visible.

Oct 22

There was a really lame joke.  The joke starts with this question, “Why is the ocean blue?”

Can you figure out the answer?  The answer is “because when fish swims in the water, it produces the sound ‘blue’, ‘blue’, blue’…”

Whenever someone told this joke, the someone will be hurt real bad.

Anyway, the cute little fish straw in the picture above is made of glass.  The straw is made of borosilicate glass, and it is handblown.  The fish straw features big-mouthed fish drinking your beverage.  It is safe to use with hot and cold beverages.  The straw measures 8.5″ long, while the fish is about 1″ long.  With $25, you can purchase a set of two handblown glass fish straws.  I would suggest not to bite your straw, and it may be difficult to wash the inside of the tube.

Oct 7
Laboratory Beaker Mug
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There is chemistry in every sip of coffee.  It wakes up your brain cells, and makes you stay awake.  Coffee is a liquid with hundreds of different individual chemicals, including aliphatic acid, chlorogenic acid, alicyclic carboxylic acids, alkaloids, sucrose, and many other carbohydrates.  To appreciate the chemistry of coffee, drink it with the Laboratory Beaker Mug.  The borosilicate laboratory beaker has a strong glass handle that keeps you away from burning.  The laboratory beaker mug is also microwave safe and dishwasher safe.  There are 400ml and 1000ml mugs for you to choose.

Sep 18
Lingering Turtle Teapot
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Putu Oka Mahendra is a Balinese ceramic artistry with inspiration from luscious flora and fauna of Bali.  The “Lingering Turtle” teapot features a turtle stretching its long neck to venture from the safe shell to join tea drinkers for a good time.  The teapot is crafted by hand, and high-fired for eight hours.  The price for the handsome turtle teapot is $52.99.

Jul 21
Detective Mustache Mug
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A classic white mug with large handle makes you look incredibly smart when a detective mustache is printed on it.  The detective mustache mug is dishwasher and microwave safe.  The price for the mustache mug is $13.95.

May 27

While smartphones are getting thinner, so do beer bottle opener.  This Credit Card Bottle Opener is truly as thin as credit card and fits right into your wallet.  The bottle opener is made of high grade stainless steel, which makes the “credit card” holder look cool, and it looks like some sort of titanium card in dark environment.

May 3

For those who do not know about London Underground, the phrase refers to a rapid transit system in the United Kingdom.  London Underground does not refer to underground band or some black magic association.  When Londoners talk about the Tube, it means the entire Underground system.

Inspired by the iconic red and blue London Tube symbol, a magnetic bottle opener made of enamelled chrome-plated steel is created.  The London Underground Bottle Opener is engraved with “not for use on public transport” at the back.  The engraved words are reminder that alcohol is prohibited on the Tube.  The London Underground Bottle Opener is selling for £5.99.

Mar 28

Maybe you find that #6 size filters are hard to find in stores.  However please do not give up on searching because there are someone selling the #6 size coffee filters online.  #6 Melitta Super Premium Coffee Filters (pack of 12 each containing 40 natural brown count filters) are made of unbleached and chemical free paper pulp which are in high quality.  The cone coffee filters fit the coffeemakers using #6 cone filter.  The Melitta Coffee Filters will elimiate harmful oils and bitter sediments.

Mar 25
Suck UK Key Bottle Opener
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My key chain is always functional in a way of opening beer bottles.  However I never thought of using keys as bottle opener.  Suck UK designed a key-shaped bottle opener.  The key bottle opener is made from nickel hardened steel and it looks exactly like a key.  Your friends will be amazed by your skill of using key to open beer bottles.  The key measures approximately 3″ x 1″ (a little big).  A very handy bottler opener and a key to beers.

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