Children

Laser Safe Affords Kids Freedom to Store Treasures

by John P. Barker

When it comes to privacy, kids get the short end of the stick. This little toy allows kids a "safe" place to store their valuables (you know... things like rocks, stickers, action figures, etc.)--all with a cool whiz-bang-neato security system.

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Human Hamster Ball Makes Walking on Water a Reality... Sort of

by John P. Barker

Want to walk on water? Well, with a little practice... maybe more like a LOT of practice... The Inflatable Water Ball may let you do just that!

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Stunt Granny: A Myth in the Making

by John P. Barker

Want to see an eighty-year-old woman on a motorcycle hurtle through a blazing hoop of fire? Well... you might not find that here. But rest assured: this Stunt Granny has the guts to jump INCHES into the air!

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Maternity Insanity? Japan's Baby Inboard Campaign

by Steve Levenstein

Maternity Marks Make Pregnant Women Stand Out

Japan has taken the "Baby On Board" trend and backed it up a little - now pregnant women can call attention to their delicate conditions with Maternity Marks.

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Asthma Inhalers Go Green, But At What Cost?

by Boomer Babe

... Though the "green" inhalers have been on the market for a few years, and many doctors have been prescribing them, there is a sizable group of asthma patients who say they are ineffective. As the timely use of an Albuterol inhaler may make the difference between life and death, you can imagine how impassioned these patients are.

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Toothbrush With Enclosed Electronic Game: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 6850167 also known as the Brushing Behavior Reinforcement Toothbrush and Enclosed Electronic Game Switch with Grid may or may not be just what the dentist ordered. It’s a reward system for brushing effectively but all in all, that doesn’t change the fact that this is one silly invention.

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Pomme Bebe Opens An Organic Baby Food Bar in Newport Beach

by Beth Hodgson

Pomme Bebe takes the baby food industry to a whole new level by offering a sample tasting bar of their organic, green baby food and providing home delivery from their online store.

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Bath Bombs Turn Your Hot Bath Into a Deep Fryer

by Steve Levenstein

Shouldn't every bath time be a Happy Bath Time? Wizland thinks so, and to ensure there are more bubbles than troubles, offers up bath bombs which reveal Fried Foods and Sweet Donuts. Mmm, donuts...

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World's Smallest RC Hovercraft Really Blows!

by Steve Levenstein

Hover-Q Radio Controlled Desktop Racer Rides on Air

Hovercraft are cool; personal ones are even cooler. Now Japan's Takara Tomy has introduced the Hover-Q: a miniaturized, radio controlled personal hovercraft that blows away the competition!

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This Christmas, Give the Gift of... Snow?

by Steve Levenstein

Bringing Winter to Warmer Climes with Stuffed Styrofoam Snowmen

Since 1986, the northern Japanese town of Hayakita has sent over 65,000 snow-filled styrofoam snowmen to those whose winters are without the white stuff.

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Love Your Barbie The Alfred Hitchcock Way

by John P. Barker

"The Birds" Barbie. Hitchcock would be proud that his motion picture classic has been adapted into a child's toy... wouldn't he? I'm a little on the fence with this one...

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Pepperfruits Gum Packs Heat in Every Bite

by Steve Levenstein

Sweet & Spicy Pepperfruits Gum - Heat You Can Eat

Snacks are big business in Japan, and not a day goes by without some new gum, candy or other sweet confection hitting store shelves. Pepperfruits, the new gum from Kracie, just might be "crazy" enough to make a lasting impression.

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Max Wallack Wins Grand Prize in Design Squad "Trash to Treasure" Contest

by Gloria Campos

If anyone deserves a special gift this Holiday season for his kindness and his innovative ideas it's ninth-grader Max Wallack from Natick, Massachusetts. He has already won a few rewards for his inventions. His latest invention won him thousands of dollars and has the potential to help the homeless and clean the environment all at once.

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Taste Sensations Better in Girls than Boys

by Rane

Here is one more reason why girls are better than boys: a new study has found that girls have a better sense of taste than boys do.

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Delaying School By One Hour May Improve Sleep and Decrease Auto Accidents

by Rane

I always thought that high school started too early in the morning. It was hard waking up so early in the day, especially when I had been studying late the night before. A new study says that delaying school start times by just one hour improves sleep in teens and decreases their chances of getting into an auto accident.

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Specialty Concierge Services Bring Convenience To The Ordinary Person

by Beth Hodgson

One of the benefits of staying at a nice hotel, or leasing a high-end apartment is the concierge services that come with them. A new business trend popping up all over the globe, are specialty concierge services that bring that once limited convenience to individuals, no matter who they are or where they live.