Did you know that microwaves take up more watts of power than both refrigerators and washing machines? Well, Heinz does, and that’s why they invented the Beanzawave, a tiny microwave that can be used to warm up small items, using a fraction of the energy. The mini microwave is being developed as a partner to Heinz Snap Pots, baked beans in single-serving containers.

[Via FastCompany via UKDailyMail]

Remember way back in the day when we introduced you to the theory of binaural beats? Well, it turns out iDose weren’t the only ones who believed in the connection between sound and emotion. SleepPhones, a new system designed to fight insomnia, comes with a CD and headband that will calibrate based on your brain waves…giving you a good night’s rest.

Each of these cans contains a planted seed that will sprout in 1-2 weeks with a surprise. Dependent on the can you choose, a message will be lasered onto one of the leaves, while the rest of the plant sprouts.

[Via WishingFish]

Check out these installation art pieces, constructed out of Scotch Tape.

[Via IronicResult]

Wake up everyday to the sweet and salty aroma of bacon, America’s favorite food. While the idea in its entirety is interesting, the pig box is a bit disturbing.

[Via Design Boom]

Check out this slime ball that is said to de-germify your keyboard and keep it sparkling clean.

[Via Expert Verdict]

This is for the serious camper, who wants mobility and warmth at the same time. It is an insulated sleep suit, that comes in 3 different designs. This thing looks insane, and a perfect solution for even a simple backyard camp out.

[Via Lippi Selk]

As each day passes, it goes through a shredder, signifying the importance of taking advantage of each day. It takes exactly 24 hours to shred one day. Brilliant.

[Via RyanYeah]

TatJackets are the ‘easy’ solution for people who work in conservative environments i.e. law enforcement, hospitals, schools etc. and happen to be sleeved. It is supposed to appear as a secondary skin, though, with only 3 hue selections, I’m not sure if that’s possible.

[Via TatJacket]

This website is pretty self explanatory, every day it displays the events that aren’t so savory that happened on that day in the past.

[Via Rotten.com]

This xylophone masks itself as a chair, and could easily fool anybody. If you look closely, the chair is made out of oak, however, contains bamboo resonators under the seat. So hip.

[Via Invisible Chair]

The reason why those little buggers never seem to die off is simple…yet, oddly disturbing. Apparently, they can live for a month, even with their heads cut off. They don’t have blood pressure like mammals, and they don’t need their heads to breathe. The only way for them to die that way is through starvation, and they can eat ANYTHING.

Ugh.