Shopping for men can be quite the task. My cop-out gift is always a nice cologne. I’ve heard/read about these new fragrances that contain only one scent and are supposed to be the first of its kind.

The first one is the Molecule 01 which features a phermone-like scent called "aroma-chemical Iso E Super".  It’s described as "woody", and tends to reappear throughout the day.

The second scent is rightfully called the Escentric 01 which is packed with ISO E Super and blended with pink pepper, lime peel and orris incense.

Both fragrances are "genderless", so I’ll be looking for this one. The graphics for Escentric 01, depicts the binary code on the bottle. [Press Release]

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When gravity becomes your bust’s worst enemy, break out the Bust Doctor. No creams, no surgery, just a little vibration.

"How to use. Firstly, spray special healthful liquid on bust. After put on bust doctor, plug in and tuurn on switch button. You can adjust vibration power by button. 15 minutes per day is efficient to make good shaping bust."

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Here’s another strange Japanese gadget that aims at toning flaccid muscles around the mouth. Although the name is completely non-descriptive of its actual function, this mouth piece is supposed to reduce facial lines and visible signs of aging.  You simply insert it in your mouth, and say a few "EEEEs" and "OOOOOs" to achieve slimming results. Check out their Nail Protection which protects your nails from accidents after you apply a fresh coat of nail polish.  Product Page

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The aXbo Sleep Phase Alarm Clock is ideal for those of you who have trouble syncing up your body clock. I used to be good at waking up without an alarm, but these days, I have trouble hearing the alarm.  In order for the aXbo to work, you have to wear a soft wristband to bed that monitors your sleep phase. It then communicates certain information to the alarm clock to determine the optimal wake up time for you. Product Page

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Everyone hates how fat cells accumulate around their waist, hips and thighs. I think everything I eat, goes straight to my bum, and sitting on it all day shapes it into a something out of a 50’s movie (The Blob comes to mind). There is hope. The Ultrashape Contour 1 uses high-frequency ultrasound to melt away fat cells, without the need for liposuction or hours of pain at the gym. Yippeee…Right? Not so fast. One single-hour procedure costs around $1400-$1700, but it reduces your fatty tissue by about one inch (2.5cm) in circumference. People have already began treatment in the USA, UK, Japan and Israel, and the company claims there have been no side-effects.

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Poker-straight hair continues to be as popular now, as it was in the 70’s when Cher was sporting it.  Now Hollywood’s most beautiful women prefer straight sleek locks, such as Angelina, Jennifer, Paris, Gwyneth and Lucy Lui.  British company Beautiful Vending picked up on the idea that straight hair is here to stay.  So now gals in Britain and Ireland will have access to hair straightener vending machines currently being installed in gyms, clubs, and restaurants for quick hair touchups. For £1-a-minute, a Straight Up vending will conveniently fix your hair before or after that night out. The company responsible for this very smart invention is seeking U.S. Distributors (wink, wink). Via OhGizmo!

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I came across "the world’s first application to apply scientifically advanced technology of face detection and recognition" at My Heritage, , which holds 2,400 pictures of celebrities and other famous people.  To find out which star could be a possible relative, upload one of your endearing mugshots and the system will populate a list of celebs you closely resemble. I’ve been told I look like Sandra Bullock, Shannon Dougherty, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and even Bjork but the photo I used, recognized one face in the list, and added some new ones. I never thought I looked like Hillary or Alicia Keys. I’ve been having too much fun with this software, and can’t keep from uploading pics of my friends and family. Go ahead, try it out. You might be surprised.

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What happens when you are just too broke to buy everyone in your house a Sonicare brush? Well you can:  a) try to land a high paying job or b) get them this toothbrush vibrator that turns your $2.99 toothbrush into a high-tech automatic vibrating brush. The folks at iTouchless, who will be at CES this year, have this cool little gadget that fits your exsisitng toothbrush, is inexpensive, and is powered by AA batteries.  You might want to check your local Walmart, Target or Costco to see if they already carry them.

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Nothing like a multi-purpose bottle of lipgloss. Now you can apply a new application of lip gloss while you’re out clubbing, on a date, or rock concert. Liparazzi , the genius lip-gloss gadget combo, features a mirror, and a dual light concealed in the cap. Just choose you’re favorite shade of red, and go. Creator Nina Leykind, came up with the idea after a night out with Spice Girl Emma Bunton. A clever way to avoid a embarrassing makeup mishaps. [Strange New Products]

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I was slightly surprised to find an article on SKY about the intense hatred young girls have towards Barbie.  Girls between the ages of 7-11 regarded Ms Barbs as a "babyish" symbol. A study found the doll provoked rejection, hatred, and violence.  Some of the girl’s favorite torture methods included:  removing hair, decapitation, burning, breaking and microwaving.  The girl’s violent hatred was linked to the doll’s "rich symbolism".

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