Flip-flops with independent toe suspension
If you had to spend an entire vacation wearing no other footwear besides a pair of flip-flops which model would you want to take? Spot Cool Stuff has been busy lately researching this exact question. We've been testing more than two dozen pairs of flip-flops across several categories. But there's ...
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Upcycle skis, jeans and traffic signs
Looking to construct a home chair using reclaimed materials? Three things you'll need: 1) The proper equipment. If you don't have that already you can hire tools here. 2) A sufficient quality of whatever material you are working in. 3) Inspiration. To help out with the third item on that list, we've found three ...
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Shopping for architects and the architectural-at-heart
You don't need to be an architect to love cool architecture. Urban planning and building design is an interdisciplinary passion, attracting the likes of art enthusiasts, engineers, history buffs, designers and travelers. Chances are that at least one person on your gift shopping is among those. With that in mind, here's ...
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Wow potential business partners — inexpensively
Almost every printer in the world prints business cards. Many will print business cards cheaply. And if you want to print your own business cards all you need are some blank business cards and a good quality printer. But what if you want a business card that will really make you ...
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Creative scents include sushi, earthworm, birthday cake, window cleaner and rye bread
Show up at an elegant cocktail party, schmancy reception or formal event and the majority of women there will probably be wearing Chanel No. 5, Shalimar or one of any number of other similar scents. Want to really stand out? Forgot the eau de toilette and pour on some eau ...
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Urban Air lifts off in Los Angeles
Spot Cool Stuff scours the world, virtually and in-person, looking for places, products and concepts with a WOW! factor. We do that professionally. We do that constantly. And we're still surprised how often we come across ideas that are incredibly cool yet seem incredibly simple. Like this one: Taking billboards ...
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