Chinese designer Mike He has fashioned a pencil sharpener after Pinocchio, the fictional character created by Carlo Collodi in the 1880s and popularised by Disney in 1940. Called ‘Honest Pinocchio’, this pencil sharpener positions the pencil where Pinocchio’s nose would be. As the pencil is sharpened, it becomes shorter, signifying honesty on the part of […]
A man who twice escaped from custody by having his wife fax fake release orders has been arrested by Spanish police. Fifty-seven-year-old Jose Carlos Serna was found in a hollowed-out sofa in his San Lorenzo del Escorial home. In December, while he was awaiting trial in a cell at Arganda del Rey courthouse, officers there […]
This clock, designed by James Auger and Jimmy Loizeau, obtains its own energy source. A conveyor belt of fly Paper attracts and catches house flies which are then dropped into a microbial fuel cell. In the cell, bacteria munch away at the dead flies and the chemical energy produced is converted into electrical energy, powering […]
Harry Wesley Coover, American inventor of super-strong adhesive Super Glue, died on 26th March 2011 at the age of 94. Super Glue was discovered accidentally while Coover was researching polymers for jet canopies at Kodak. While the cyanoacrylates he was experimenting with were rejected for being too sticky, Coover recognised their potential as extra-strong adhesives. […]
The Giant Paper Clip Wall Hook is the ideal gift for a hat-wearing office supplies enthusiast. If you like your Paperclips big and your hat stands stationery-themed, fork out $12.99 to Think Geek. They ship to the UK.
As April Fools’ Day impends, thoughts turn to practical jokes. The office – home of work ethic, hierarchy and organisation – is like virgin powder snow to the prankster who on this day is given a green light to disrupt the social order. Office pranks typically involve undermining office norms. Hole punches are superglued to […]
The Hapler: Pioneering office supplies Paperstone have been awarded its first ever patent – for an all-in-one device which both staples and punches holes in Paper. This stapler/hole punch hybrid is still in a prototype phase, but already “The Hapler” is exciting design experts and office supplies industry pundits alike. WallPaper called it, “an archetypal […]
Dog owners in Austria are being given the opportunity to learn how to administer First Aid to their faithful friends. St John’s Ambulance service is running the course in Vienna which includes guidance on resuscitation, bandaging bloody dog wounds, and diagnosing serious ailments. One student remained unenthusiastic about the prospect of canine resuscitation, saying, “I […]
A sperm whale: Known to his comrades as Bernard, perhaps? Recent analysis of sperm-whale calls suggests that these communicative beasts announce themselves with discrete personal identifiers. The findings are based on observations of only three whales and so are speculative at this point, but are, according to biologist Luke Rendell of Scotland’s University of St. […]
Every occasional stapler user knows the crushing despair evoked when trying to staple something only to discover your stapler has run out of staples. In matters as important as this, the Dull Men’s Club is a step ahead of the rest of us. To counter Empty Stapler Syndrone they have designated two days each year […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
Recent Comments