October, 2008

This gift box will set you back exactly $2 (hey, no tax!) and can hold just about anything you can find in one of those quarter vending machine eggs. You can really up the ante by using a couple Jacksons and filling the box with something from the jewelry counter instead of a vending machine. Whatever you do, be sure to leave your next restaurant tip in a little paper money coffin. [via]

It's not important how tall you are, it's important how you compare to famous celebrities. Nothing makes you feel better than knowing your taller than Tom Cruise, and could therefore probably beat him in a fight. The folks over at whotallyouare.com have printable charts featuring the names of celebrities and their heights. This is an excellently fun activity and conversation piece! [via]

This paperclip device stand isn't just great for iPhones and iPods, it's pretty stellar for almost any small electronic gizmo. A creative set of "blueprints" help you make all the right bends so your stand comes out uniform and actually kinda professional looking. We think Apple should start including these instructions with every iPaperClip. [Thanks, Dan]

These are rough times for some of us, and it's hitting us where it hurts: our pocket books. This is the time when DIY projects become more about having what you want (or need), but not spending like there's no tomorrow to get it. This project is no exception - you too can have your very own really expensive Canon 1D made out of balsa wood. Have the camera of your dreams on the budget of your nightmares. [via] [Thanks, Brikon]