Smart Trash Can

03/02/2013

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Are we getting too lazy?
At one time or another, everyone of us has tried shooting a basket in a can with a piece of trash. Some of us have better aim than others. 
Minoru Kurata has created a special garbage can that moves when it senses a piece of trash near by.
He is currently working on getting a patent for this trash can. Don't be surprised if you see it in stores soon. 

Source posted by Julia


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3d pen

02/24/2013

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Turn your drawings into 3d objects
Wow, check out this cool pen. There is no need to draw pictures in 3d when you can actually just make the image yourself. It is a like a 3d printer. You can make your own toys or jewelry. 
I want one of these!

Source posted by Julia

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Why didn't I think of That: Sleeve Puppets

02/13/2013

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"Sleeve-puppets / Mangatíteres" by Alejandra Anton

I am LOVING this idea!
Alejandra designed this shirt along with a story book starring the characters on the sleeves.
Pio the "jumpy chicken" and Dante the "shy intellectual fish" are bound to entertain and delight children anywhere.


Check out her website here.
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"Sleeve-puppets / Mangatíteres" by Alejandra Anton
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"Sleeve-puppets / Mangatíteres" by Alejandra Anton
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Odd Invention: Portrait Marrionetts

12/22/2012

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Now This Would Be a Strange Gift to Receive...

Artist  Alexander Mergold creates these realistic marionettes...are they creepy or are they cool?
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"Portrait marionettes" by Alexander Mergold
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"Portrait marionettes" by Alexander Mergold
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"Portrait marionettes" by Alexander Mergold
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"Portrait marionettes" by Alexander Mergold
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"Portrait marionettes" by Alexander Mergold
Source posted by Michelle
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The Magic of Music: The "Hang"

12/13/2012

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What The Heck is a "Hang"?

We have a love for the "Hang" here at Cool Like Pie.
Check out our first post on this unusual instrument here. 
Apparently,"Hangs" are really hard to find. The original creators of the instrument are no longer making them. Oh no, quick, somebody please learn how to make these and start selling them!
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Awesome New Instrument: Curvitar 

12/08/2012

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The Perfect Holiday Gift


I often see famous musicians play the keyboard standing up, but if you have ever tried this, I am sure you would agree with me that it is harder than it looks. 
It looks like this new instrument, the "Curvitar," by Yasin Bayraktar from Turkey, could be the perfect solution! 
The curved keyboard makes it much easier to play standing up. 
In the 1980's, keytars allowed musicians to move, but the Curivitar makes it visually pleasing. 
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"Curvitar" by Yasin Bayraktar
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"Curvitar" by Yasin Bayraktar
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Odd Invention: Pineapple That Tastes Like Coconut 

12/07/2012

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If You Like Pina Colada and Getting Caught in the Rain...


If you are a Pina Colada lover you will be happy to hear that researchers from The Department of Agriculture in Australia have been working on a new type of pineapple that has a coconut flavor. This pineapple, unlike the normal one we are use to, is much lower in acid. It is also sweeter and juicier. Now, instead of adding that coconut flavor to your Pina Colada, all you have to do is add a little rum with this pineapple and you will have the perfect drink!


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"Pineapple on Mirror" Photo by Ana Liza
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Odd Inventions: The Birdbuggy

12/06/2012

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Pepper: The Pet Parrot That Drives

Andrew Gray created the "Birdbuggy" complete with joystick controls, bump sensors, and infrared sensors specifically for his pet parrot.

Pepper the parrot is one perfectly pampered pet.

Say that three times fast.
Source posted by Michelle
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Return of Transformers

11/19/2012

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Turn into a SuperHero

If you love transformers you may be in luck!
Now, you can buy a Drive suit that will turn you into one, thanks to Drew Beaumier. It comes with a helmet, motor-equipped drive boots, battery belt and charger for $1,800.00. 
The driver can go up to 12 mph.
 How fun!

Source posted by Julia

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Mystery Stairs in Santa Fe, New mexico

11/12/2012

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Everyone Likes a Mystery! 

Legend has it, these stairs were created by an expert carpenter whose identity has never been revealed. So what?
 Well, the real mystery is how the stairwell is engineered to work, without a central pole with wooden pegs, no nails, and no attachment to a wall!
 While I would not try building staircases like this at home, I would recommend a visit if you're ever in Santa Fe, New Mexico! 
For more research and different theories surrounding this story, look up "The Mysterious Staircase".
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"Mysterious Staircase" Photo by Marisha Bourgeois
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