Monday, 22 June 2015

Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones


Being of an older age now I do appreciate how funny it is to hear songs come full circle and get re-release as well as the technology to play that music. It used to he all about the headphones, then it was earphones, and nowadays I see loads of people walking around with oversized headphones again!  So I thought I would find out about the more unusual variety’s there are on the market…



Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones


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Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

Sock Monkey Themed Headphones


10 – Sock Monkey


These classic Schylling designed sock monkey headphones are sure to make you look like a bit of a monkey yourself. But who cares how they look, it’s all about the choice of music that is playing inside them right!?


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

Cupcakes Themed Headphones


9 – Cupcakes


If you love making or eating cupcakes these sweet treat looking headphones are the ones for you. Just remember that they are just pretend, don’t start eating them!


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

Wooden Headphones


8 – Wooden


These personally shaped,  laser cut wood headphones are made by Kristina Düver and contain as many natural products as she can. The results are something luxury and very personalised.


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

Chocolate Themed Headphones


7 – Chocolate


They might not make the music you listen to any sweeter, but for sheer chocolate love this is going to be a pair of headphone that people will want to lick the most. Please note these headphones are not edible.


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

Adventure Time BMO Themed Headphones


6 – Adventure Time BMO


We often see Finn the Human with headphones on and of course with is weird friend BMO. Well now you can listen to episodes of this crazy show on your BMO headphones!


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

The Legend of Zelda Themed Headphones


5 – The Legend of Zelda


Not much to these other than the Triforce symbol seen in The Legend of Zelda Videogames, but the yellow and black clash makes them look clean, modern and very cool indeed.


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

SpongeBob SquarePants Themed Headphones


4 – SpongeBob SquarePants


Definitely one for the kids rather than music connoisseurs walking down the street listening to the new Miley Cyrus album!But I think they are cool even if I wouldn’t wear them in public.


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

Marvel Themed Headphones


3 – Marvel


Why not watch you favourite Marvel film in peace and quiet with one of these sets of headphones. You have Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man and the all-American hero himself Captain America to choose from!


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

Michael Jackson Thriller Themed Headphones


2 – Michael Jackson Thriller


The king of pop might be long gone, but his music still inspires people to make music and it seems the headphones that play that music as well!


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

StarWars Themed Headphones


1 – StarWars


We end this post with not one single pair, but 4 pairs of headphones. Each one representing a different character from Starwars. I think it has to be Chewbacca for me please!



Top 10 Weird and Unusual Headphones

Sunday, 21 June 2015

Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables


Back in my youth I was pretty mean on a pool table. I could bank shots, spin the balls to stop where ever I needed them to and knew exactly where to bounce the balls off the cushions. But I might not have been so good if I had learned to play on one of these crazy pool tables…



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Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Hexagon Pool Table


10 – Hexagon


Called “The Hexy” this pool table is actually a rotating pool table as was designed to be placed in the corner of a room to maximise playing space.


Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Boat Pool Table


9 – Boat


Most people seem to think this is a boat-shaped pool table. but in reality it is a real boat turned into a pool table!It was made as a memorial to a Queensland waterskier called Brian Rix. What a great way to be remembered!


Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Triangle Pool Table


8 – Triangle


Made for the purpose of Grant’s Whisky corporate branding this triangle table is made from some of the best materials in the world, just like the whisky apparently.


Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Golf Green Pool Table


7 – Golf


After looking for several hours, the only thing I managed to find out about this weird looking golf / pool table is that it’s called a Podborka Pool Table. So any other information about it would be much appreciated.


Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

“L” Pool Table


6 – “L”


This custom designed table made by Blackball entertainment (IIRC) is not the only one of their to make this list. In fact it seems they have a rather unusual talent for making custom designed pool tables.


Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Z Pool Table


5 – “Z”


Believe it or not this table was made for training purposes but is now often used as a piece of novelty fun. There are several of them out there, but just very rare indeed.


Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Coffin Pool Table


4 – Coffin


Not only does this look like a coffin it really is a coffin! Made by Casket Furniture this creative coffin makes the perfect coffin that you can play in until you pass away. Weird, but also great for people who really love their pool.


Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Round Pool Table


3 – Round


Made by JM Billiard they have been manufacturers of these round tables for over 30 years! There is a straight bank in the center of each rail that makes bank shots even easier!


Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

“Y” Pool Table


2 – “Y”


This is yet another table that is patented by Blackball entertainment (IIRC) and once again it is just designed to be a little bit of fun and a showcase for their billiards table making skills.


Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Banana Pool Table


1 – Banana


If you are looking for the world’s craziest shaped pool table then look no further than this one located in The Hospital Club, Covent Garden, London.



Top 10 Crazy and Unusual Shaped Pool Tables

Saturday, 20 June 2015

Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat


How your cat reacts to its environment is constantly changing. From things being different sizes to things vanishing from the home and garden. So I thought it would be fun to show you ten images that represent those changes…



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Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

How Cats Get About Has Changed


10 – Getting About


While they can’t drive cars cats do love a little bit of luxury when getting drove about town looking for dogs to torment. Seems things have changed rather a lot.


Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

How Cats Appear in The Press Has Changed


9 – Appear In The Press


The image on the left is Cat Stevens with cats and was considered quite unique, but these days, of course, all heartthrobs seem to jump on the cats bandwagon.


Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

How Cats Gets Dressed up Has Changed


8 – Dressed up


From dapper cats with suit and tie to the hoodie for cats who like to go casual to everything. But secretly I still think the cat in the hoodie looks cooler.


Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

How Cats Hunt Birds Has Changed


7 – Hunting Birds


OK, so this is not true. But give or take a few years and it just might become a reality! A very scary one for dogs and mice alike.


Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

How Cats Read Has Changed


6 – Reading


Sure, cats can’t really read, but they like to pretend they could. Reading with a tablet for a cat is a lot easier because they can just swipe to turn the pages.


Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

How Cats Sleep on TV’s Has Changed


5 – Sleeping on TV’s


This is a great example of something cats can no longer do. They used to sleep on TV’s because it was nice and warm on top, but now things are not quite that easy.


Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

How Cats Catch Mice Has Changed


4 – Catching Mice


OK, so this is more a play on words rather than anything serious. But if a cat could understand your words this might well be a real situation!


Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

How Cats Learn Has Changed


3 – Learning


From scratching a record to being amused by the Blu-Ray popping out of the player. But with more things going into the cloud there is even less for them to play with these days!


Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

How Cats Sleep Has Changed


2 – Beds


People have bene repurposing TVs for a while now. From the days of the old Goggle-box to the more modern Apple monitor screens.


Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

How Cats Play Has Changed


1 – Playtime


They used to play with a ball of wool. Now you see videos of cats playing with i-pads and phones all the time. The humble cat, forever learning and adapting to its environment.



Top 10 Examples of Modern Cat Vs Older Cat

Friday, 19 June 2015

Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours


First introduced to the world in 1886 this carbonated soft drink has since gone on to sell billions of liters of their products. But they wouldn’t have sold anywhere near that amount if the only flavours they had were this weird sounding lot…



Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours


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Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Coca-Cola Grape


10 – Grape


After searching for hours, I finally tracked the original owner of this image down. Called “wolfhogen” over on deviantart this is sadly a digital knock up version, but one I would love to try!


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Coca-Cola C2


9 – C2


Said to contain half the carbohydrates, sugars and calories compared to a standard Coca-Cola it was first introduced in Japan, but later on made it to the United States.


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Coca-Cola Lime


8 – Lime


This summer fruits flavour is loved by a lot of people. I am yet to taste this one but would imagine it is very nice in a glass with some ice on a hot summers day.


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Coca-Cola Vanilla


7 – Vanilla


This is one flavour I have actually tried myself. With an almost coke-float style taste, it is not too bad at all. In fact, I would go so far as to say it tastes rather nice!


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Coca-Cola Orange


6 – Orange


Now here is a flavour that I would love to try. Sadly part of a limited edition trial run I just hope it tasted as good as it sounds.


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Coca-Cola Green Tea


5 – Green Tea


Over in Japan it seems they will try just about anything that is Green tea flavoured. From what I have read on blog posts it seems it does taste rather nice indeed. Not one I will be trying in a hurry.


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Coca-Cola BlāK


4 –BlāK


Coke BlāK is basically Coke-Cola with coffee essence.” Imagine a cold cola tasting of coffee and you are essentially there.


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Coca- Cola Citra


3 – Citra


Citra is a combination of summer fruits like lemons and limes. With a summer, citrus flavour of Coke it was going to be a big summer launch, but sadly it didn’t withstand the limited taste test by people. Having said that it is still available in some countries.


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Diet Coca- Cola With Bacon


2 – Bacon


While there are quite a few soft drinks that do claim they taste of bacon this one is sadly a fake. In reality, it is a photoshop edit but one that might one day become true!


Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Coca- Cola Garlic


1 – Garlic


Most people seem to think that this was a flavour of Coca-Cola that was available for testing in Romania, but that is simply not true, in fact, it is nothing more than a fake. But in a twist to the story so many people said they wanted to try if Coke-Cola are thinking about releasing it anyway!



Top 10 Weird and Unusual Coca-Cola Flavours

Thursday, 18 June 2015

Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors


From previous blog posts we have come to see some rather unusual toilets, Toilet Brushes, Toilet Rolls, Holders and even some cool toilet seats! While those are all nice we have never looked down. Don’t worry, I am not looking around the U-bend I am talking about the thing we spend most the time looking at…



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Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Tree Slice Bathroom Floor


10 – Natural


This might look amazing, but I bet it is as slippery as anything! But this is not a safety aspect blog it is all about how good it looks and it does indeed look amaazing.


Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Mosaic Tiles Bathroom Floor


9 – Sink Hole


Creating some sort of plughole effect the blue mosaic tiles look just like water going down the drain. It is just a shame there really isn’t a floor drainage system!


Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Underwater Bathroom Floor


8 – Wet Room


With both the floors and the bathroom wall tiles being the same effect, the total finish effect is incredible. This is the bathroom I could only dream about!


Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Scrabble Bathroom Floor


7 – Toilet Board Games


Not only a creative bathroom floor, but it is also worth noting the words that are used to fill the grid up! I just can’t believe a “bum” is worth more than a “Tinkle!”


Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Bottle Tops Bathroom Floor


6 – Down the Hatch


You might have to develop some sort of drinking problem to get enough to do a whole bathroom floor, but the effect is certainly worth it. Colourful, creative and great recycling!


Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Beach Bathroom Floor


5 – Bathroom Washup


Made to look like a wave washing up on the beach are these stunning 3D design bathroom tiles! What 3D epoxy polymer flooring does in enable anything your imagination can conceive!


Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Natural Stone Bathroom Floor


4 – Natural Stone


I’m not sure if this is high-quality print bathroom tiles or some sort of glass resin effect on a real peddle floor. Either way it is nothing short of stunning.


Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Coin Bathroom Floor


3 – Pennys from Heaven


There are lots of examples of people doing their bathroom floors with coins, but I think this one with the 3D cube effects as well is one of the best examples on the web.


Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Rubiks Cube Bathroom Floor


2 – The cube they call Rubik


This 3D effect Rubiks cube inspired bathroom floor design is sure to make people puzzle over how you did it! Some serious art skills needed here.


Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors

Bottomless Bathroom Floor


1 – Dead Drop


With a few mirrors, lights and a glass bottom floor to help create the illusion, this bottomless pit effect is one bathroom there will never be a big cue for.



Top 10 Creative and Unusual Bathroom Floors