Homosexual by Biology? – Study Shows Gay Brain Resembles Opposite Sex (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Have we finally found the answer to whether homosexuality is a lifestyle choice or a biological trait?

A new Swedish study has revealed that gay men and heterosexual women have halves of a similar size.…

Legion Produced Alcohol – French Legion Goes Into The Wine Business (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) When you think of French Legion, there is no clue that might connect this skilled army force to fine wine. But the military group took another approach and they may have done the right step.

The grapes…

Snobby Sporting Equipment – World’s Most Expensive Surf Board

(TrendHunter.com) I love extreme sports. I can’t go surfing in my own country as the waves are too small but if I could, I would definitely go.

However, I would not have a board like the one designed by Kenny Scharf…

Two Person Rocking Chairs – The Tete-a-Tete Chair is a Sea-Saw For Grown Ups

(TrendHunter.com) Laurie Beckerman displayed this rocker for lovers at a recent furniture show in the Big Apple. It’s made of Dupont Coran and it’s designed to work only if the chair is shared with another person.

I really…

Real Exercise in a Virtual World – Stationary Bike Connected to SecondLife (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) A set of prototype stationary bikes has been rigged up to a computer to allow riders to explore the online world, SecondLife. Sensors on the bikes read the velocity of the turning wheels and the direction…

California Gay Marriages – Matrimonial Numbers Spike (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Officials all over the state of California have been frantically issuing marriage licenses to gay couples in the past 2 days, since the Supreme Court lifted the ban on same-sex marriages. The number of…

Personified Food in Asylum – Fun Heinz Baked Beans Ads (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I love this Heinz campaign which shows personified food items being held at an asylum. Why? Because they are not getting Heinz Baked Beans.

The print ads show an out-of-control sausage strapped to the…

30 Awesome and Bizarre Football Articles for Soccer and EURO 2008

(TrendHunter.com) EURO 2008 is giving the world football frenzy. Accordingly, we’ve compiled our list of the hottest 30 innovations in soccer / football to celebrate the event.

From Spartan soccer warriors to soccer…

£95 Fast Food Burgers (Part 2) – Burger King Reveals Kobe Beef Burger (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Finally, Burger King has launched the world’s most expensive fast food burger, truly fit for a king… ‘The Burger’, as it is affectionately known, features Kobe Beef and a very fresh bun. 😉

Trend…

Local Fresh Food Locator – Local Harvest

(TrendHunter.com) Locavores – people who prefer to eat locally grown and produced food now have a great web resource to help them find the nearest farms and farmers’ markets for fresh, tastier and more nutritious foods.…

Eco Beachwear – Surfmonk is Made from Bamboo (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Want to hit the beach in style? Surfmonk is a line of eco-friendly bamboo beach fashion accessories for men, women, and kids. Their range includes terry robes, cover-ups, blankets, and more.

I particularly…

Sheltervertising – McDonald’s Creative Outdoor Billboards

(TrendHunter.com) This is a great demonstration of how a good creative direction can utilize the advertising medium and transform a simple ad into something much more interesting.

This new 2008 outdoor ad from DDB Denmark…

Gastronomical Gambling – Letting Your iPhone and Urban Spoon Decide Your Restaurant (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Can’t decide where to dine? Why not gamble on your iPhone? With the help of Urban Spoon, you can let your mobile pick your food for you.

When you eat out a lot, picking a restaurant can be kind of…

44 Surprising Things You Can Eat – From Gold Pills to Deodorant

(TrendHunter.com) While candy necklaces and chocolate cigarettes have been confectionery novelties for decades, a range of new innovations are arising that turn things ordinarily not for consumption into unique, edible…

Food Sculptures – Because It’s Fun to Play With Your Dinner (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) We’ve all been told to not play with our food. However, the producer of these creations obviously didn’t listen.

The collection of images includes everything from a hungry bread monster eating a knife,…

Folding Personal Aircrafts – The ICON A5 Amphibious Sport Plane (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Hoping to catch the attention of a breed of pilot being called ‘weekend aviators’, ICON Aircraft recently disclosed a new amphibious sport plane. The plane was launched at a private unveiling party…

Phones for Elderly (Part 4) – The Sens Phone (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) While new technologies allow designers to pack phones with features and cool twists, sometimes basic functionality is much preferred. This is specially true for older people who may have deteriorated vision.…

Cows Doing Yoga Before You Eat Them – “Like it Lean” Tasteless Ads (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The tag line for this ad is, “Taste for a healthy lifestyle.” Perhaps the tag line should be, “Taste for a bad campaign.”

It is just in bad taste to portray the animals you are promoting people…

Animal Acupuncture – East Meets West (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is an alternative to more traditional veterinary techniques – animal acupuncture. Dr. Ann-si Li of Berkeley, California offers 1-hour sessions of acupuncture for ailing pets. She says animal acupuncture…

Eco-Friendly Activist Totes – Peta2’s Trollsen Twins Bag (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) How’s this for an eco-friendly shopping tote? This beastly bag is branded with Peta2’s now infamous cartoon of the “Trollsen Twins,” their comedic take on the fur-donning Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

Now…