Awesome Living

We know this mammoth Oreo cookie has been floating around for 4 years, but on the web, everything old is new again. Should we start with the creamy vanilla filling or bite it all at once?

Zippo’s nifty little warmer keeps your hands toasty warm without a fire. Its platinum-catalyzed glass fiber burns quickly, providing up to 24 hours of warmth using just 0.4 oz. of lighter fluid.

Stylish and versatile, this bag has enough room for a 13″ laptop. It’s made to be mounted to the rear rack of a bike, but it also comes with a removable shoulder strap so you can carry it with you.

Mr. Wind is so misunderstood. Sure, he’ll wreak havoc with your hair, and mess up your umbrella, but he’s much more useful than that according to this commercial for Germany’s Epuron.

This gyrocopter will reach speeds of up to 253mph, using 15 blades to propel its occupants through the air. There’s two wing-mounted turboprops to boost its regular rotor. Jump to 6:00 for the juicy bits.

Turkish furniture maker Koraltürk makes elegant billiard tables that transform into dining tables simply by closing the hinged doors on the side. You’ll still have to clean the chalk dust though.

Tired of useless hooks that can’t hold sh*t? Linden Sweden has just the thing for you. The Clever Hook enlists the help of gravity – the heavier the load, the tighter it shuts. Maximum load is 40lbs.

Photographer Dan Forbes and Wired put together this gallery of early prototypes of iconic gadgets and gizmos. From the super-soaker to the Atari 2600, their beginnings are humble.

A small bin where you can place your cables, surge protectors or power strips. You’ll still have tangled cables, the trick is that they’ll be neatly hidden. It even comes with a 4-outlet surge protector.

We never thought there might be a way to improve upon the cardboard pizza box, but the guys at e.c.o. have developed the pizza box of the future. We’re not sure it’s really green, but it is cool.

Inspired by the ubiquitous plumbing pipe, the A-stand is made of PVC tubes, with a soft touch rubber coating to prevent slippage. The stand is adjustable to fit different laptop sizes.

The only chair certified by the Space Foundation, its upholstery is made of NASA-developed foam that adapts to one’s body shape and temp. The Swedish leather cover adds luxury and comfort.

UK-based company Cardok installs underground hydraulic parking systems designed to provide security and space. Each unit can lift up to 3 tons per deck, so a second car can be parked on top.

Italy’s Alessi is working on a sleek tablet based on Android 2.1. It will offer a 10.1″ HD touchscreen, fast access to the web, widgets, and other apps. Also, a DVB tuner for countries that support it.

Show off your favorite PANTONE color, while simultaneously racking up spurious debt with these colorful credit cards, currently available in colors from the Spring 2011 fashion color report.

A life-sized replica of the BrewFest item in World of Warcraft, the Tankard O’ Terror requires at least 10 Strength to wield. This stoneware mug weighs 4lbs. and can carry almost 2 liters of grog.

Tested in the harsh climates of Hoth, this Wampa fur rug will keep your whole house warm even in the coldest of Earth winters. No, Slave Leia doesn’t come with the rug.

Made of vegetable-tanned leather and wax canvas, Apolis Activism’s rugged carry-all is a functional mash-up of World War II Belgian duffel bags and Swedish mountaineering gear.

This is what high rollers check out on eBay. This jaw-dropping 10,700 sq.ft. estate is in Majorca, Spain. More than 1,230 sq.ft. of 24k gold was used in the swimming pools and the house itself.

Krispy Kreme should be giving this mug away. You’ll never be able to drink whatever’s in it without thinking how much more awesome it would be if you had a box of doughnuts to go with it.

Looking for something besides today’s fou-fou martinis to pipe down your manly gullet? This guide offers recipes for 60+ old-school cocktails, plus pics and quotes from the old men who drink them.

A wonder substance that turns walls into dry erase boards. Sketch ideas in the office, paint a bulletin board in the kitchen, or turn bedroom walls into outlets for your kids’ intense desire to doodle.

A wireless speaker with a 50W bass and two 25W tweeter/midrange drivers. Just plug in the USB transmitter to your PC or the bundled 30-pin connector to an iOS device and you’re good to go.