An interesting collection of manhole covers from around the world. some are pretty intricate & surprisingly impressive!

http://www.manhole.ca/index.php (thanks ken)

And here's another for all you Manhole Cover enthusiasts ... Buy your very own Manhole Cover Rugs here:

http://www.stupid.com/stat/SCAP.html

Well, first they were selling off moon land ... now another piece of prime planetary retail has hit the market ;)

http://www.buyuranus.com/

UPDATED 25-07-2005: APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED!

People are just weird. I'm hoping this is another spoof site like the Pets or Food one. I'm pretty much against the eating of animals that can't be farmed.

http://www.dolphinsnacks.co.za

Thanks Bug-E ;)

Quite an interesting alternative to the Litter Kwitter for cats, this is a portable patch of grass especially for dogs.

http://www.petapotty.com/

It's basically a site for inventions by B.S.L Labs. They have some pretty interesting stuff here! Some of my favs are things like their meat scented candles & lunar powered flashlight. bwahahahahaha!

http://www.bsl-labs.com/

This is riduculous. Although I'm sure the company would have a huge target market here in SA, what with all the urban 4x4's we have driving around on the school run these days!

http://www.sprayonmud.com/

This site is hysterical .... Look closely at the foods they carry, especially their nutrition bars. You can find a "Bible Bar", "King David's Treat", "Noah's Nuggets" and "Seeds of Samson" to name a few. Hysterical !

http://www.houseofdavid.net

This is insane ... okay firstly, they have an entire martial arts shop online ... not that weird, but that it's selling an item like "Iron Crotch", is. Invest in this item and you'll be hanging heavy weights from your privates in no time !!

http://www.martialartsmart.net/prjt001.html

Some dolls made completely from recycled materials. Quite interesting really.

http://www.bluechairpress.com/artdolls.html

Bwahahahaha. These shoes are hysterical ... and perhaps perfect for you if you are a raging christian. They leave "Jesus Loves You" Footprints where ever you go (obviously only when you're walking on an impressionable surface :P)

http://www.shoesofthefisherman.com/

I love this website. I found it yesterday and am super impressed ... perhaps because there are a few sites we've both blogged ;) Anyway, instead of adding extra posts about the cool things & sites they've found, here is the original site for you to browse yourself. It's fantastic.

http://www.thecoolhunter.net/

Clocky is a nifty little alarm-clock developed by MIT Media Lab which rolls away after you hit the snooze button ... so the next time it goes off, you have to get up & find it first. Handy idea for those people who struggle to get out of bed in the mornings.

http://www.media.mit.edu/press/clocky/ &Gareth Cliff :P
or the official clocky site: http://www.clocky.net/

Needies are interactive plush dolls inspired by codependent, high-maintenance relationships. They even get jealous when you're hugging another needie.

http://www.needies.com/

This is unbelievable ... and now apparently they're running an e-bay auction so you can own your own wooden laptop too.

http://www.zaverio.net/laptop/index-en.php

be sure to check out the gallery of it being built: http://www.zaverio.net/laptop/how_i_built/

The ideal item for when you just have to have some halloween jelly. Otherwise, i'm not sure how many other occasions guests won't mind eating brain-jelly?

http://www.wonderfullywacky.com/brainmold.htm

Erm, I'd be a little nervous of anyone seriously buying one of these ... how obsessive compulsive about people sitting on your furniture do you have to be (unless they're nude or something ?!?) But, it's a fun design none the less.

http://www.welldesign.net/chair.html  

Well folks, this is certainly a must have item for the boys out there. Reef has come up with the ultimate handy shoe ... one that comes with it's own bottle opener ;)

http://www.reef.com/ -> click thru to "The Fanning"

-> Thanks Al ;)

It's the worlds first inflatable pub and you can get it here ! There's room for 30 customers in there and you can inflate it in a mere 10 minutes !

http://www.airquee.co.uk/pub/

I'm not sure i can believe they made an entire site soley dedicated to this one cell phone cover .... but it appears they did! Can't think of many people this sort of cover would suit either :P

http://www.cellfoam.com/

The Doctor is apparently in the salon. Create a new hair style with anything from plastic to lighting to foam !

http://angelspit.net/hairsurgeon/index.htm

Bwahahahahaha. I don't believe this. Although they're clearly trying to ensure correct use - each comes with a training CD and when you order, one of their disciplinary technicians (could you get more politically correct??) will decide if it is right for you! Hmmm, I think i'll stick to good old-fashioned child disciplinary measures when the time comes !

http://www.bratzapper.com/main.html

NOTED HOAX: http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/weblog/comments/3152/  

The best luggage you've ever heard ! This sound system doubles as handy travel luggage (or is it the other way round ?)

http://www.boombags.com/

Seriously take the time for this site to load, it is well worth it. Far from the usual sort of furniture you could buy, i think this has to be among the most interesting & creative. Another site sparking off " I want one of those!" comments with nearly every screen.

http://www.straightlinedesigns.com/straightline2.html

Ever wondered where you could get yourself some of those pink plastic lawn flamingos ?? well this is the place !

http://www.getflocked.com/

Okay, in an attempt to get thru all the cool Tshirt sites in one go ..... here they are (in no particular order):

and don't forget about the previously posted T-Shirt Hell

I think these are great & could come in pretty handy when wandering the dark streets of the night (does anyone do that anymore ??)

http://www.jamespiatt.com/sundaebesthandbag.html

NOTE: unfortunately shipping only within the USA at the moment

The latest in new-technology chastity belts ... these unique underwear will give you her location, temperature and even heart-rate. Now all you've got to do is convince her to wear 'em !

http://forgetmenotpanties.contagiousmedia.org/

Get your very own custom-made Action Figure !! They have a great variety already from the recent Run-Away Bride to Michael Moore to Hilalry Clinton

http://www.herobuilders.com/

If you're worried about being lost in space, fear no more as these dog-tags may save your life !!

http://www.earthbounddog.com/

Get yourself some smittens - the innovative new way to hold hands in the cold ;)

http://www.smittens.biz

NOTE: They do ship internationally ;)

Well, there it is folks. And if you'd like, you can even open your own dehydrated water franchise !!

http://www.buydehydratedwater.com/

I think these are great ! I would so invest in some .... and i bet if you were feeling especially creative you could get handy and make your own :)

http://www.inhabitat.com/entry_23.php

If your bananas are getting bruised & squashed, then you need this handy banana guard !! Available in 9 colours ;)

http://www.bananaguard.com/

-> Thanks Sal ;)

Well, in a site design fairly similar to Billy Harvey here is an opportunity for you to adopt your very own chicken.

http://www.mailorderchickens.org/

ps. don't forget the ear-phones !

These are gimicky & look like more fun than barbie band-aids :P

http://www.mcphee.com/bigindex/current/11476.html

Clearly a must-have item for the girl on the go ! Combines handy time-keeping capabilities with bonus perfume spary feature ;) Available in South Africa!

http://www.fragrance.co.za/product784/product_info.html?osCsid=742b141b4c74787b098c4038a6184e76

Anybody looking for a spare one ??

http://www.treib-stoff.com/rentagerman/

Well, since Episode 3 is opening shortly there seems to be an rush of interest in star wars stuff.

Star Wars Darth Vader Voice Changer Mask
http://www.hasbro.com/pl/page.viewproduct/product_id.15397/dn/starwars/default.cfm

Star Wars Darth Vader Sprinkler
http://shop.starwars.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=1890;category_id=421;pcid1=;pcid2

It was all started quite innocently by Nike ( http://www.nike.com/wearyellow/index_f.html) & Lance Armstrong ( http://www.laf.org/) and everyone seemed to be wearing one without anyone knowing what it was all about (if you are wearing one right now, please find out why !)

But then, I came across some more interesting wristband marketing ploys that jumped on the bandwagon. A whole variety of british ones can be found here: http://www.britishwristbands.co.uk/ (anything from anti-racism to save the rainforest to skater girl!)

And then i found PimpStrong's version "From the Ghettos to your Wrist" http://www.pimpstrong.net/products.html

Bwahahaha! Buy yours Now !!
"Origami, is Japanese art of folding paper. Boulder is round rock. Origami Boulder is wadded up paper! "

http://www.origamiboulder.com/

Yes, it's t-shirt site ... but they are funny and you can be sure there are more to come ;)

http://www.tshirthell.com/hell.shtml

don't miss https://www.tshirthell.com/babyhell.shtml - stock up on cocky shirt slogans for your little one too ;)

I'm guessing this is one of those "just for the hell of it" products or specifically tailored for collectors of all things video-game related

http://mgrsti3030s.seamlesstech.biz/templates/frmTemplateR.asp?CatalogID=9607&SearchYN=N&subFolderID=179  

You know how they say "Local is Lekker" well, that's exactly how i feel about this product !! I think it's a great idea and really handy and sold in South Africa as an added bonus!

http://breathalysers.co.za/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=29&osCsid=6d7afb7bacd433090af1975207632c60

Yes, this is the website for the authorized reseller for the Lunar Embassy and would you believe they've apparently sold over 300 million acres to people around the world - Buy yours today !!

http://www.lunarlandowner.com/

It's one of the most bizarre clocks i've ever seen - Not sure how humane ... there must be a little hole for food & water, right ??

http://www.stupid.com/stat/HAMC.html

WTF ! Who in their right mind would wear these ... and i know women in general tend to go less for comfort and more for looks when it comes to shoes ... but i can't imagine anyone would go this far !!

http://www.punitiveshoes.com/index_en.shtml

How cute are these semi-educational toys ?!? And I can highly recommend checking out their additional images!

As they say on the site: "Most folks never realize how cute microbes can be when expanded 1,000,000 times and then fashioned into cuddly plush. Until now, that is."

http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/toys/6708/

Then the Think Tank is ideal for you. Calling all you sci-fi fans out there and perfect for thsoe of you who celebrate halloween or really any one that has a slightly different sense of humour!

http://www.wonderfullywacky.com/thinktank.htm

"Gross me out! Chocolate covered cockroaches, grub worms, slugs, and grasshoppers!"

Well, really ... what more is there to say ?? I'm sure you can all find someone in your life who deserves a present such as this ;)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001K9KNW/thegreenhead-20/104-7458609-7822301