(TrendHunter.com) You’ve never seen a rabbit with antlers? I was told these odd animals, named Wolpertinger (Crisensus bavaricus), once lived in the forests of Bavaria. My German hunter friend said that before they were extinct, some were caught and stuffed and can now be seen in the Hunting and Fishing Museum in Mu…
(TrendHunter.com) To curb prostitution, the Indonesian Government has demanded masseuses padlock their pants in order to make it very clear to customers they wouldn’t be offered any type of sexual services.
It may sound a little bit dumb and naive, but the idea actually caught on, so much so that one massage parlor…
(TrendHunter.com) VH1 is giving away two tickets to see Madonna perform live at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The mega pop diva is scheduled to perform at the historic catering hall/music/dance venue on April 30th in celebration of the April 29th release of her CD “Hard Candy”.
But here is the catch.
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(TrendHunter.com) This is the winning design for an eco-friendly floating village that is planned for Brockholes Wetland and Woodland Nature Reserve in Preston, northern England. The winning concept, created by Adam Khan Architects, plans to use wood and other sustainable materials to build this floating village whic…
(TrendHunter.com) April 22 is Earth Day, but New Yorkers are limiting their thanks for the earth to one single day. The green celebration has turned into one that’s being called Earth Weekend as it extends from April 14 to 22, and includes events around the city.
At Grand Central station, Giant Earth Images are bei…
(TrendHunter.com) Toronto has really basic, yet eye-catching, signs all around the city to promote a community clean-Up. Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, Mayor David Miller is hoping people will be inspired to pitch in on April 18 to make the city a greener place.
The 20-Minute Toronto Makeover takes place th…
(TrendHunter.com) Wedding season is finally upon us. If you’re looking for tips for a traditional wedding, you’d better leave now. If you’re looking for cutting edge and quirky, read on!
The following bits of trend candy highlight some of the top innovations for your special day, from high tech engagement rings lik…
(TrendHunter.com) Amsterdam is best known for its red light entertainment industry as well as liberal drug scene, but what most people have overlooked is its rising status in the world of fashion and even haute couture.
The city of Amsterdam is trying to transform its image to be regarded instead as a hub for creat…
(TrendHunter.com) I’m sure there is going to be a long list of Beijing Olympic-inspired gadgets as the August games draw nearer, but this one inspired by the Bird’s Nest is a good start.
These cute little speakers are made for use with MP3, iPods or notebook computers and have been inspired by the modern shape of t…
(TrendHunter.com) The French National Assembly has approved a bill that will make it ILLEGAL for anyone to ‘promote extreme thinness’. The law, if passed, would apply to advertisers in both print and online media.
If found guilty of promoting anorexia, violators could face fines up to $47,000 and possible jail ti…
(TrendHunter.com) The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has launched a new ad campaign to raise awareness for sexual harrassment.
A series of three ads will run on posters around Boston, including on 900 billboards. With slogans like, “Rub against me, and I’ll expose you,” the campaign is intended to empow…
(TrendHunter.com) Today I learned of a product called “My Pee Pee Bottle”. This is the most grossest of the gross. It’s essentially no different than a plastic water bottle, but you’re supposed to use it like a port-a-potty for your young child. I pray I never see someone utilizing one of these in a mall or a superm…
(TrendHunter.com) In September 2009, doors will open to the soon-to-be-famous King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST).
Over the last year, the 9,000 acre KAUST campas has been in a construction phase. The world class facility, near Mecca, made headlines when it was announced that it will open wi…
(TrendHunter.com) The number-crunchers over at DelayCast have crunched some historical data to predict the likelihood of your flight being delayed or canceled. They can predict a broad range of delays by looking at specific times of day, airports and regions rather than specific flights.
What’s even cooler, as their…
(TrendHunter.com) Live Hope Love is a beautiful online photo and poetry journal that captures the lives of those living with HIV in Jamaica. The multimedia project offers an interactive look into the lives of people Living and Loving with AIDS in Jamaica.
“HIV/AIDS is defined by people: their complex lives, their br…
(TrendHunter.com) We live in an overreacting world, and this example shows the downward direction we seem to be heading. An 8 year old was kicked out of school for 3 days because he drew on his shirt with a marker and sniffed it.
The school principal wanted to send a message about substance abuse… To 8 year olds?…
(TrendHunter.com) Malt Liquor is rarely perceived as a luxury drink. In fact, the drink is often consumed on the streets in a paper bag. But now, Malt Liquor Cozies from 40 Cozy bring a little extra to your malt liquor consumption.
The company’s tag-line is, “Bringing a little class to the front porch.”
True to t…
(TrendHunter.com) Designers and futurists alike have promised a simpler way of interacting with the communities we live in. They have predicted the use of cellphones to take the place of movie tickets and credit cards; I’ve even heard mention of devices that will be implanted under our skin that act as our identifica…
(TrendHunter.com) In 2007, Trend Hunter featured the concept that Beijing would be controlling the weather during the Olympics. Despite some controversy (which is hardly new for these games), messing with mother nature will continue. So here’s the update on HOW.
To assure perfect weather for the 2008 summer Olympi…
(TrendHunter.com) This past week a fabulous light festival called “Luminale†has been taking place in Frankfurt Germany. Designers exhibit fantastic illuminated projects on various architectural canvases including bridges, buildings, churches and river embankments. The festival occurs every two years, in various…
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