Is that a banana seat or are you just happy to see me?
The best part about World Naked Bike Day: No awkward spandex shorts. The worst part about World Naked Bike Day: No awkward spandex shorts.

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World Naked Bike Day in LondonPhoto: Paul-in-London via Flickr

 

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Snow Cones Are Forever bookNo scoop for you!
Finally, the perfect icebreaker for those awkward climate-change conversations with your kids: Snow Cones Are Forever (or are they … mwahahaha!).

 

 

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Lamborghini logoPhoto: Elvis John Ferrao via Flickr

 

 

 

 

Lambor-greenie?
Question: Does driving a hybrid Lamborghini make you more or less pretentious than a Prius driver?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plush doll from Fiber Arctic exhibitPhoto: Heidi KenneyPlush delivery
If a stitch in time saves nine, think what 20 “fiber artists” can do for the Arctic … Talk about fancy, Schmancy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smell of Books spray

 

 

 

 

True story
“Now you can finally enjoy reading e-books without giving up the smell you love so much. With Smell of Books™ (a revolutionary new aerosol e-book enhancer), you can have the best of both worlds: the convenience of an e-book and the smell of your favorite paper book.”