Joanna Montgomery of design company Little Riot wanted to help people feel connected with loved ones even when they were miles apart. She came up with Pillow Talk, a device that tracks the wearer’s heartbeat for your distant significant other to…
Suzanne Gibbons spotted a donkey completely stranded in a flooded river in Kilorglin, Ireland. She called for help and, once the rescuers hauled the donkey to safety, they were rewarded with a big goofy grin from the animal. Suzanne, unable to…
Agustina Guerrero, an illustrator based in Argentina, draws comics based on the issues, struggles, and (occasional) joys of her day-to-day life which we can ALL relate to… #1. From enemies to friends again in, er, 11 simple steps. #2. There’s…
It’s pretty much universally agreed that chocolate spread is one of the best things on the planet, so when Japanese company Bourbon announced cheese-like chocolate slices everyone lost their minds (and rightly so). The pack has 60 2mm slices of delicious chocolatey…
Photographer Dave Sandford, from Ontario, Canada, describes himself as “drawn” to the “sheer raw power” of water. He recently chose to capture Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, at its roughest. The resulting shots show the awesome power of the…
Not only is LEGO an awesome toy (for kids and adults alike), but it seems it has another use we’ve all been overlooking: it’s a brilliant educational toy to explain mathematical concepts like fractions and squares. LEGOs mathematical might is used by 3rd-grade…
Earlier this year, dozens of koalas were injured in devastating bushfires across Australia. So to protect their burned paws, a class of 6th grade students got knitting. The International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW) asked people to donate mittens for koalas with burned…
Hearing about the plight of homeless people, 3-year-old Patrick McClung from Alaska, US, was so overwhelmed that — when he stopped sobbing — all he wanted to do was help people without their own homes this Christmas. Patrick overheard mom Destinee…
If you’re sick and tired of holding your own head up at work or can’t find a comfortable way to nap “al desko,” your struggles are over thanks to this hand-shaped, cushioned head holder. From Japanese designers Thanko comes this nifty…
Dog groomer (and now Instagram superstar) Jess Rona of JessRonaGrooming films dogs getting a blow-dry, haircut or shampoo in her puppy salon and puts it to music. From Beyonce to Dolly Parton, the Kinks to Adele, the song choices basically…
There’s nothing better than a trip down memory lane looking at old photos, cringing at 80s haircuts and 90s outfits. Except perhaps, recreating those snaps in the modern day. #1. Still enjoying his tasty foot snack, 20 years later. #2. Does wearing…
The internet loves a cat trend, so when someone uploaded an image of their cat sitting strangely, people began adding their illustrations to turn it into a princess, a swimmer, a circus act and just about anything else you can think…
Long-haired ladies have discovered a new, ultra-stylish way to style their locks: the charming “lady beard.” Jealous hipster gentlemen are quivering in their man-buns. Braided and adorned with flowers, the lady beard is just so versatile. And keeps you warm from…
As if everyone wasn’t busy enough avoiding traditional dangling mistletoe during Christmas, now there’s a remote control mistletoe drone to terrify people with. The drone is described by makers Hammacher Schlemmer (try saying that after some mulled wine) as offering “unrestrained Yuletide…
Most politicians want to present a flawless image of their life at all times. But not Andrew Leigh, an MP in Australia’s House of Representatives, who is being praised for keeping it real. During a family photo shoot, his three-year-old…
From the people who brought you the cat carrying hoodie, there’s now a super-comfy onesie. Worry no more about a Christmas gift for your cat-loving, hermit friend: the Mewgaroo onesie is the purrfect fit. Japanese designers Unihabitat invented this cozy onesie for cat-lovers with…