Free Rice!

FreeRice is an interactive website with two great goals in mind.

1) Provide a free means of improving your English vocabulary
2) In doing so work towards ending world hunger

It's easy, go to the website and select the definition that best fits the word provided. For every word you define correctly FreeRice will donate 20 grains of rice through the United Nations. Pretty simple, very great!

(Thanks to my sister)

9 Strange and Unique Structures

Over at Deputydog they've compiled a list of 9 Strange and Unique Structures that are either in construction or about to begin construction.

Structures and Architects' Websites:
1. Aqua - Chicago, IL
2. The Chicago Spire - Chicago, IL
3. CCTV Headquarters - China
4. Regatta Hotel - Jakarta
5. Residence Antilia - India
6. Russian Tower - Russia
7. Penang Global City Centre - Malaysia
8. Gazprom Headquarters - Russia
9. Burj Dubai - Dubai

No Tree. No Problem!

No space or time to get a Christmas tree? Here's your cute and clever solution. I love it!

(Found via Emma's Designblog)

Beard and Mustache Hat: Vik Prjónsdóttir

This hat by designer Vik Prjónsdóttir not only looks incredibly warm, but also provokes a smile.

(Found via Kitsune Noir)

Bright Idea Blind: Makoto Hirahara

"The Bright Blind, designed by Makoto Hirahara, is made of a plain window blind over a lighting fixture. Simply turn the blinds, and filter the light as needed, just like you'd do with a window."

(Found via Swissmiss)

Pet Peek

One word...brilliant. Pet Peek gives your dog or child a view of the neighborhood while remaining safely confined to the back yard. If I had a dog/small child and a fenced in yard, this would be mine.

(Foun via One Floor Up)

Human Tetris

A Japanese show challenges contestants to a game of human Tetris. Quite funny.

(Thanks to Brian)

Photography: Chema Madoz

The photography of Chema Madoz is inspiring. His subject matter is simple while still incredibly unique.

(Found via Swissmiss)

DanceWriter!

Silly but semi-entertaining. Spell out a word and DanceWriter will dance out the letters. Bust a move!

(Found via Core77)