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Translucent Tissue Box Makes Tissues Look Like Icebergs

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Because whimsy comes in all shapes and sizes, including the shape and size of a tissue box, Japanese artist Michiru crafted this one that makes tissues appear as if they’re icebergs. Clever! As far as design goes, I think this might even be more clever than the Godzilla head tissue box, which, prior to seeing this one, I assumed couldn’t be beaten.

The addition of the polar bear really sells the illusion. Of course, Michiru could have included a tiny replica of the Titanic instead but presumably opted for a more tasteful approach. I’ve been called a lot of things, but tasteful was never one of them.

Me? I don’t even have a tissue box on my desk; I just use my shirt sleeve. My wife jokingly calls me Patient Zero anytime a new bug is going around. Although now that I think about it, I wonder if she’s actually joking or just thinks I’m disgusting. Probably the latter.

[via Laughing Squid and MyModernMet]

This French Press Coffee Maker has an hourglass built into its handle that lets you perfectly time your brew!

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The idea for a french-press coffee maker with a built-in hourglass is probably the best example of ‘a brain on caffeine’! To be honest, it’s downright genius too. Measure your brew, pour your water, flip the timer, and you know exactly when your coffee is ready! This French Press from the guys at StramperPress lets you do just that, allowing you to calibrate your brew with a nifty little sand hourglass that has a countdown time of 4 minutes, letting you know when your brew’s just perfect.

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Sporting a wonderfully Scandinavian design, the StramperPress french press is minimal yet has a commanding presence – along with a brilliant little feature. Outwardly, it’s like any french press, allowing you to brew your coffee in hot water, then press the plunger to push the coffee grounds and pour fresh coffee out. However, to ensure that you don’t over-brew your beverage (resulting in bitter, burnt notes) or even under-brew it (causing your coffee to taste weak), the coffee maker comes with a nifty hourglass built into its handle. Just flip it after you pour your hot water and the hourglass will tell you when your coffee’s ready. No batteries, no electronic timers, no beeping, no fuss. Just a really simple and sophisticated product with a stupidly brilliant idea at the heart of it!

Designer: StramperPress

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Clever Cutter Combines Knife with a Cutting Board

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Knives and cutting boards are a classic kitchen combo. So why not just combine them into a single kitchen tool with the Clever Cutter? Combine them with a pair of scissors while you’re at it?

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This gadget puts a knife on one side and a small cutting board on the other, so you can slice vegetables, meats, and other food items as easily as you cut paper with scissors. The cutting board provides a small surface to provide resistance for cutting, though it’s really tiny.

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I guess it is good for slicing vegetables and small pieces of meat right into your pan or into your bowl. It comes with an angled stainless steel blade that, the company says, can retain its sharpness for a long time, with a safety button that locks the tool in a closed position to prevent accidents. It is only $19.99(USD) over on Amazon.

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[via Cool Things]

Brilliant Advertising From Guinness

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There isn’t much to say here, other than to note that this particular ad is effective because the beer is black and reflects light so well. Wouldn’t have worked so well with a lager, and that’s kind of the point, isn’t it? Good job, Guinness advertising agency!

The question, of course, is if you’ll even notice this when you’re good and drunk…

VIA [ Reddit ]

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