Icefondue

6-2-2011

Icefondue brings a new dimension in fondue. For this Icefondue, liquid nitrogen is used.

The first nitro-ice cream parlor

6-2-2011

Chin Chin’s is, as they are saying, the first nitro-ice cream parlor. The combination of long white coats, liquid nitrogen, theatrical presentation and a fun design make this ice cream parlor a real experience.

Paying for Petting Time in Japan’s Cat Cafés

6-2-2011

In Japan, people visit the cat Cafés to feed and nurture the cats. People pay 9 euros per hour to sit with the cats. Couples are the best target for these cafés. There are over 100 Neko cafés in Japan, whereof 50 in Tokyo!

Carrotmob

5-2-2011

Carrotmob is a group of activists that buy goods of a company to reward them for socially responsible change. Often the changes are of environmentally-friendly, such as energy-efficiency upgrades.

Machine to recycle office paper in toiletpaper

5-2-2011

The Japanese company Oriental has developed the White Goat, a machine that directly recycles office paper into toiletpaper.

A treehouse in Amsterdam

4-2-2011

A great treehouse made of fruit and vegetable crates. Commisioned by the ‘Stedelijk Museum’ in Amsterdam for the ‘Mark’ -project.

Tequila as bio-fuel

4-2-2011

The agave plant (from which tequila is made) has proven to be a great source of bio-fuel. The agave plant can grow in Africa, Australia and Mexico at low cost and is therefore a great possibility.

New app is connecting guests of hotels

3-2-2011

Israel-based IMguest provides guests a virtual tool to find fellow travelers, based on interests and purpose of visit.

The first holographic employees on Luton airport

3-2-2011

The British aiport London Luton introduces the first holographic employees, Holly and Graham. For a test period of four to six weeks they are helping passengers at the baggage check area. The goal is accelerate the security check.

From le Whif to le Whaf

3-2-2011

Harvard professor David Edwards has developed a machine that makes any food inhalable vapors, Le Whaf. Ten minutes of inhaling food equals 200 calories. Edwards previously created a smaller version, Le Whif.

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