Firetruck With A MiG Engine

When a fire breaks out, any amount of time it takes for the fire department to arrive is too long. So in theory, a 2003 Ferrara pumper truck that’s been outfitted with a Mikoyan Gurevich (MiG) jet engine should dramatically cut response times right? As long as there’s an absolutely perfectly straight path between the firehouse and the actual fire that is.

But unfortunately this firetruck has had to make some sacrifices in the name of speed. The most problematic being the removal of its water tanks in order to accommodate the engine and the fuel tanks it requires. So while the pumper can deliver firemen in record time, it won’t be able to do much else except maybe start another fire as a result of its afterburner.

[ Jet powered firetruck ] VIA [ Crave ]

Momspit – There’s No Substitute For The Real Thing

I was fortunate as a child, my mother never felt the need to spit on a napkin in the attempt to wash off my face. She learned early on that the area surrounding my mouth became a catch-all for food, and that it was a lost cause to keep it clean at all times. For those who miss that bonding experience from their childhood, you can pick up a tube of Momspit.
Isn’t that the most disgusting name for a cleaning solution that you’ve ever heard? What’s interesting is that this “universal no-rinse cleanser” is not a sanitizer and contains no alcohol. So just what is that clear liquid contained within? I don’t think any of us really want to know the answer. I suppose this might make a good gag gift for someone that you taunt as a “momma’s boy.” If you’re interested, it’s $9 for a 2-ounce bottle, or $18 for 7 ounces.

[Shop Intuition] VIA [Uber Review]

$10.5 Million BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone -With some accessories

From Sprint:

“For a limited time, buy a Blackberry 8830 World Edition smartphone for 10.5 million dollars, and we’ll throw in your very own private island. Think about it: 10.5 million dollars… Now, that may not sound like a lot, but we think you’ll find that controlling the world with this smartphone from your very own island worth more than the price.”

Is Sprint kidding? Who cares? The website offering the package deal even includes helpful hints and tips for the private island lifestyle:

“DO bring lightweight and waterproof clothing to your island. Hand-stitched silks and imported leather may make and impressions at a 5-star restaurant, but nothing impresses more in a tsunami-prone micro-climate like a 4 dollar poncho. DO NOT wear your expensive colognes / perfumes on your island. These scents will not prevent insects from detecting or biting you and may act as man-made pheromones, increasing your chances of being approached by amorous indigenous species.”

This island itself includes a dock and a modest looking house; suggested extras include an a-class catamaran (a bit on the small size, if you ask me), a handball court, a koi pond, and a yurt for the servant(s). Unfortunately, you need to have a six-digit BIN (Billionaire Identification Number) in order to purchase the island package directly from the website. No, I’m not going to tell you mine. If for some reason you’re interested in just the phone, it’s only $200 with a 2 year data plan agreement.

Oh, and apparently, billionaires have their own social bookmarking website, which you can find at http://s.crumptio.us/, of course.

[ Private Island Offer ] VIA [ Crave ]

Charcoal Toothpaste - Just About The Worst Thing I’ve Seen All Week

This just looks gross!

While the packaging might make it look slightly appealing sitting on a store shelf, I wouldn’t touch this Korean-made black toothpaste with a 10-foot toothbrush. The magic ingredient that makes it black is of course charcoal, or should I say ‘charcle’ based on the packaging? Either way, if it’s good enough to filter the impurities out of water in a Brita filter, it must be great in a toothpaste right? Not so much according to DesignNotes:

This morning I tried it for the first time, the experience ended up being less pleasant then I first thought it would be. I was fine seeing the black stuff on my brush, it wasn’t until it went into my mouth when my stomach started to turn. Near the end I barely could brush my tongue and when I spit it out to rinse I felt a bit queezy. In the end though my mouth did feel clean, but I’m not sure if the weirdness that I felt would be something I’d want to do again.

Given the choice I’ll stick with Colgate, Crest or just living with cavities thank-you.

[ Black Toothpaste ] VIA [ Popgadget ]

WineRack is THE Sports Bra of the Century

There’s two things in this world that the stereotypical man can’t live without: beer and boobs. Thanks to the makers of the Beer Belly, no man will go thirsty or visually unsatisfied. Aptly named the WineRack, it holds 25oz or 750ml of liquid in a bra like device. Not large enough for the average beer drinker, but who really cares when you’re taking a pull from your girls…bra? No actual pictures of the device seem to exist on the makers website, so a running theory is that they’re testing market demand with ‘preorders’. The device comes in small and medium, and is not recommended for the ‘well endowed’ ladies.

Available here for $29.95

via [Gadgetreview]

YouTube Costume: Love It or Leave It?

I absolutely love this geek chic Halloween costume idea—and there’s no skimpy outfit required! Take a few pieces of white bristol board, cut a whole in a the top and get busy with the markers to become an actual YouTube page! Featured on Core77, this costume requires little preparation and allows you to ‘think outside the box’ so to speak with your video title. This guy is definitely having fun in his YouTube “OMG! Awesome Party Guy Vid.” Too bad he only has one and a half stars. Do you love this costume as much as me? Let me know below! Thanks for passing this along Calamari!

If the iPhone Wasn’t Bling Enough…

If the iPhone wasn’t chic enough, Amosu—the luxury cell phone experts, have just revealed to Crave that they have created the first ever diamond Apple iPhone.

This limited edition total bling phone includes 420 diamonds totaling 5.65 carats. Have your pick from 18k white or yellow gold, with a choice of white, black or pink sapphires.

This diamond iPhone is set to launch next month and only costs $41,225—and I thought the $399 price tag was alot! Can’t wait to see which celebs will be toting this phone around in the upcoming months.

‘Nature’s Call’ - Flower Shaped Urinals

These urinals created by Clark Sorenson are definitely a work of art but I don’t know if I’d feel comfortable ‘relieving myself’ on a gigantic flower. Maybe it’s years of human conditioning, or maybe it’s because I’ve seen Little Shop Of Horrors too many times, I just don’t know. And even though they may look like strictly museum pieces, and have been on display in several galleries, they are fully working urinals that can be hooked up to your home’s plumbing.

All pieces are made of high fire porcelain and fired to cone 10 in an oxidation atmosphere. The urinals are made of the same material of commercial toilets and can be installed and used. Each has been hand built and is a one-of-a-kind work of art - these pieces are not molded or mass produced.

Certain pieces are available for sale on Clark’s website and range in price from $6,500 up to $9,500 depending on the complexity and detail of the flower.

[ Clark Sorenson’s Flower Shaped Urinals ] VIA [ Home Improvement Ideas ]

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