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"Blackbeard was just about the most ruthless pirate ever. His management style was unique, to say the least. If one of his crew misbehaved, he would drop them in a large tank full of jellyfish and delight as the jewels he kept at the bottom of the tank reflected different colors into the ballet of agony that played out before him. According to the infamous pirate's diaries, it really calmed his nerves, too. Wow. Well, while we don't recommend all that for your office, there is something we can take from this story: colorful jellyfish are relaxing. This desktop tank holds three jellyfish which ""swim"" around the tank (thanks to a gently contrived current). In the top of the tank are 6 bright LEDs, which let you set the mood. You can either have them blend softly from one color to the next, or stop on your favorite color. Either way, the jellies are happy to frolic in their kaleidoscopic, quiet menace. And if one of your subordinates ever acts up, just remind him or her about the Blackbeard story...and let them know there's room in your jellyfish tank for a hand or two. Sometimes threats are all you need. Arrrgh. Note: If you are having any troubles getting your jellies to swim about properly, remember to add just a few drops of liquid dish soap to the water as per the instructions. It's the part that makes the magic happen. Thanks!"

"As the days get longer, and the nights get warmer, people are venturing outside their doors and enjoying the moonlight. As they walk down streets and paths, the flickering lights of fireflies are hard to miss. During some summers, trees would light up with more fireflies than there were stars in the heavens, turning the whole sky upside-down. As kids, many of us ran through our parents' back yards, collecting fireflies in jars. They'd flicker inside, blinking out their little buggy code to each other. We would wonder what their bioluminescent blinkenlights were actually saying. Were they discussing the merits of Proust? Perhaps engaging in a rabid defense of French Existentialist poetry in an age of materialism and excess. No - nothing that heady. In fact, their gentle flickering communicates their ability to mate and their location - the entomological equivalent of ""Hey baby! Yo! Over here, good-lookin'! Yo!"" Of course, unless you're an 8-year old boy, or an entomologist, bugs are kinda icky, so handling them may not be your favorite thing to do. Also, there's the cruelty factor of shaking a jar full of bugs giving them tiny buggy concussions in an effort to stimulate their bioluminescence simply for the joy of a child who, in a few short minutes, will lose interest in favor of their Nintendo DS and some new Pokemon title. So where bugs fail us, robots fill in. These robots come in the form of tiny LEDs inside a frosted glass lantern. During the day, the lantern soaks up the energy of the sun, and during the night the little robot bugs glow, flickering and throbbing like real fireflies. You can set them to glow as long as they have power, or only when you shake the lantern. Don't worry about harming the little fellas - they aren't real. Your karma is safe. So traipse across your moonlit garden again, like you did when you were a kid. Set it on your night stand to offer a soft soothing glow while you sleep, or just take a walk using the lantern as cool illumination as you go. The fireflies won't mind - in fact, they'll probably come to check out the hot little robotic numbers inside. Ooh yeah, baby. Features Glass lantern full of flickering LED ""fireflies"" Rechargeable solar batteries keep your lights going for many hours Switchable to glow when it gets dark, or when you shake the jar Soothing light that's cruelty free! 4 inches in diameter, 5 3/4 inches tall"

"We have to admit that once we built our dream house in Minecraft our regular world house paled in comparison. Alas, a building of that magnificence in our neck of the woods would cost far more than the amount of bananas we make as ThinkGeek monkeys. We must continue to build our dreams in pixels... If you dream of living in your own Minecraft creations, we think you'd like to sleep by the warm glow of the Minecraft Redstone Ore Night Light. It's guaranteed to keep the boogie oogie pigmen from coming out of your closet to murder you in your sleep. Tap once for low light, a second time for medium, and a third time for bright. (Five is right out.) ((Actually, tapping it five times will bring you back to low.)) Of course, you could get a truckload of these and start building your own Minecraft-inspired bedroom... Product Specifications Night light for fans of Minecraft Officially licensed Minecraft collectible Tap to light up: low, medium, high, off ABS plastic construction, glows with internal LEDs Batteries: 2 AA Dimensions: 3"" x 3"" x 3"" Weight: 6 ounces Exclusive product designed and manufactured by ThinkGeek"

It's not that we've gotten lazy as a species, far from it! We're more productive now than we've ever been, but with more and more work to do, we have to create time by cutting down on late night raids on Molten Core, ordering fast-food, talking on the phone while driving… The only time we have left is spent sleeping. Now you have to stay up late and get up early in an effort to get more done. Waking up after a pitiful five hours of sleep has its own challenges, though. At ThinkGeek, we're always looking for new ways to haul your lazy butt out of bed. Normal alarm clocks wake you up with loud noises to jar you into wakefulness, however we've become accustomed to the snooze-bar… Now, it's become muscular instinct to flail your hands roughly in the direction of the noise, and smack! Nine more minutes of blissful unconsciousness. No more. The Flying Alarm Clock wakes you up with a loud shrieking alarm coupled with a little propeller-driven key that leaps off your nightstand. To turn off the horrible racket, you have to get out of bed and retrieve the key. The propeller flies the key high into the air and off into some dusty corner. You have to force your sleep addled brain into wakefulness, move your stiff legs and retrieve the key before the alarm goes off. By the time you've done so, you're awake enough at least to go make a pot of coffee.

When Salvador Dali created his masterpiece The Persistence of Memory some suggested he was making some kind of statement regarding Einstein's newly published treatise on Special Relativity - that the melted clocks represented a surrealist meditation on our notions of a fixed cosmic order. In fact, Dali just thought the melted clocks looked like slabs of camembert left out in the sun too long. The truth is, time is an illusion - lunchtime, doubly so. We perceive time as a sequence of events in a progressive chain of cause and effect. Were we to lose our perspective of cause and effect, time would lose meaning entirely, and it would seem to sag and melt like soft cheese - metaphorically speaking, of course. So when performing truly boring tasks, for example: work, we require time pieces to remind us that the passage of time persists without us even being aware of them. Clocks on the walls, in our computers, or in digital watches (which is a pretty neat idea). They show us the passage of time, but they don't show us the ooey-gooey consistency of time that has stretched out into something barely recognizable. This clock, however, succeeds where those others fail. Here we can accurately see the passage of time whilst being reminded that time drips and flows like fatty rotten milk. Don't worry, though - even if the clock is stretched and pulled like taffy, it still tells accurate time... unless you're spiraling towards the event horizon of a black hole, or traveling at relativistic speeds where time tends to slow and stretch. Hmm... maybe Dali was thinking about special relativity after all?

"Fairies. They are tiny. (Unless we're talking the True Blood version of fairies, but we won't go there today.) But how do fairies stay so tiny? For starters, they're always moving. Humans don't see fairies often because they're just THAT FAST. Zip. Gone. Also, fairies are constantly preparing food for humans to lure them into Fairyland and out of the real world. Since party hosts rarely have a chance to eat, again, fairies are at a calorie deficiency. To top it off, fairies love to eat light, which is... well, light in all definitions of the term. We've stolen these Fairy Berries from the woods, where we narrowly escaped being lured into Fairyland, never to be seen again. Each berry is about 3/4"" in diameter and contains a tiny white LED that will glow and fade randomly, producing a fairy light effect. Toss 'em across your lawn for a twinkly landscape, string them up and hang them on trees, or float them in your pool or pond. Make some magic in your yard tonight! Product Specifications WARNING: Choking hazard. Keep away from small children. Package of 10 Fairy Berry LED lights Each berry is 3/4"" in diameter and has a tiny white LED that glows and fades Spread them around your lawn for a twinkly party (but pick them up before you bring out the lawnmower!) Waterproof, so you can toss 'em in your swimming pool for a sparkly midnight dip Be sure to place Fairy Berries in places where folks won't step on them CR1220-3V x 2 batteries included in each berry (Replaceable, too!) Note: Due to their magical nature, Fairy Berries do not have an on/off switch. To turn off Fairy Berries, you must remove their magical energy source (aka batteries)."

"OK, so generating electrical power from water might not require quantum math, but it is pretty darn interesting. And it's nice to see science and engineering play nice together to bring folks like you an attractive desktop clock that is powered solely on water (or really any electrolytic fluid like soda, coffee, BAWLS or even Beer). We would be civilized to only call you moronic if you bought this clock and used BAWLS to power it, but in the end you are the music maker, you are the dreamer of dreams and I suppose we would just have to respect that decision. The water clock will display the time and date in clear easy to read numbers just moments after you fill the liquid reservoirs in the back with the liquid of your choice. We've had ours running for weeks so far and the water levels have barely descended and we haven't had to refill it at all. How does it work? Magic mostly. And a little bit of science too. The internal converter simply extracts electrons from water (or other liquid) molecules and provides a steady stream of electrical current acting as a fuel cell to generate power to the clock. Attractively packaged with translucent blue siding and a mirrored front. You can even use the water reservoirs on the back to hold flowers! But guess what? Flowers aren't included! Neither are batteries! Neither is the water! Sad? Here, giving you the dimensions should make you happier: 6"" x 4"" x 2 1/2"". Now buy one."

"Light and water - pretty essential for life. Well, heck, pretty essential for just about anything. This product brings them both together in a highly functional way. The lightest, brightest LED cap available. Turns your water bottle into a solar powered lantern. This small, lightweight (just 2.6oz) cap fits on any ""standard"" water bottle (2"" wide mouth) such as Nalgene, Camelbak, GSI and most others, turning your bottle into a solar-powered lantern. With clean, green solar energy powering your lantern there are no more burned out batteries to worry about or replace (adding to our already toxic landfills)."

"Every once in a while, we give you a product that requires a little bit of imagination. Bacon-flavored things? No need for imagination. Highly caffeinated things? No need for imagination. Adorable plush of your favorite characters? No need for imagination. Quantum Bits? You'll have to put on your imagination hat and let us tell you why you'll love 'em. Quantum Bits are little chips with super-bright LEDs inside. They light up in response to vibration and thus far, here's what we've imagined doing with them: Desk Toy: Fun to poke, tap, flick, toss from hand to hand, etc. Anger Monitor: Place on desk. Will light up when you slam fist on desk. Frustration Monitor: Place on desk. Will light up when you slam face on desk. Runner's Friend: Glue to the backs of your sneakers for nighttime runs. Oontz Oontz Oontz: Put Bits on subwoofer. Turn on tunes. Oooh, trippy. Maker's Friend: Integrate them in your creations. Send us pictures! Each set of Quantum Bits comes with eight chips and each chip has a lifetime of 100,000+ flashes. Got any other cool ideas? Mention them in the comments below! Product Specifications Set of eight motion-sensing LED lights 100,000+ flashes per chip Use them for: Amusement at work while on boring calls Superglue to your sneakers for running at night Bright lights for your subwoofer Integrate them into your building projects ...who knows what else you crazy kids will do! Dimensions: Each bit is 1.25""x 0.5"" x 0.25"""

"Caution: This product is more amazing in real life than on a two dimensional website As you should well know here at ThinkGeek we are constantly striving to find tools for you, our loyal customers, to aid in your quest for World Domination. But we also want to encourage you to come up with schemes to conquer the entire Universe (and any parallel universes you might stumble across while conquering this one). And to properly conquer the known Universe, you'll need a a nice reliable star map. The Laser Stars Projector is not that map, but it sure does seem like one. And the second most important thing a Universe conqueror might do besides conquering Universes is seeming to conquer Universes. Keeps you buttered up for the real thing. Ok, carrying on then... When you turn off your lights and turn this unit on - trust us - you will be bamboozled with star rapture. That's the only way we can describe it. Everybody who has seen the Laser Stars Projector in action at the ThinkGeek headquarters has at least one 'Oh My Gods, that's Frakking brilliant!' moment. But ThinkGeek, what IS the Laser Stars Projector really? It's a unit about 10inches tall that projects a combination of green laser stars and blue (slightly ultraviolet-ish blue) clouds onto your ceiling, walls, pets, etc. Both the clouds and the stars are constantly moving and morphing, just like a proper Universe should. And there are literally thousands of green laser stars to look at. There are two ways you can adjust your Laser Stars Projector, first you can pivot the projector itself 180 degrees horizontally around the base so that you can control *where* it is projecting in your room. It can literally fill up an entire ceiling and portions of several walls at once. And the other thing you can adjust is the intensity of the blue gaseous clouds, from zero to full intensity. ThinkGeek, I'm a techie. How does it really work? The Laser Stars Projector utilizes a state of the art Diode Pumped, Solid State (DPSS) green laser combined with custom developed multiphase diffractive holographic optics, super luminous diodes and precision motors to produce the laser stars effect. The coherent light produced by the DPSS laser passes through a passive diffractive holographic optical element, which in turn passes through a circular periodicity electromechanical wheel, which is driven by a precision motor to create the soothing motion of the star field. So there. Hurry, get one before your friends do. Then plug it in, turn it on, and tune out... Features: Uses Green Laser and Holographic technology 2 built-in precision glass lenses Creates thousands of stars with or without blue cloud formations Ac Adapter Included (US Only - 120V) Unit Dimensions: 10"" tall x 9"" wide x 7"" deep Please note: It's difficult to portray what the Laser Stars Projector projects here in images because it works best in the dark. The images tend to mute the green stars and exaggerate the blue clouds a bit. But we've tried our b..."

"In every sci-fi film or TV show, there is usually one easily recognizable trope - no, not the hypersexual female alien in the skin-tight cat-suit, though she does make a fairly regular appearance. The answer we're looking for is the panic-button. You know, the Red Button™! The big shiny candy-like button that erases history, ejects the warp core, blows the emergency seals, activates the self-destruct, sounds red-alert, engages the hyperdrive, activates the halide fire-retardants, or simply flushes the waste-disposal system is a regular character in most sci-fi. It's curious, then, that the Big Red Button™ doesn't appear in your home or office! Wouldn't it be great to have one of those buttons, even if pressing it doesn't warn the sentries that the world-killer virus has escaped containment? What about your light-switch? Isn't that little flippy-lever overdue for a makeover? Sure it is, otherwise, you wouldn't have read this far! What we're offering is a wired replacement for your light-switch. Just turn off the breakers, pull out the light-switch and replace it with this one. It's a wire-for-wire swap, so it should be easy. Please be safe, though, and double - nay - TRIPLE CHECK that the breakers were switched before doing any home wiring. When you're done, you've got a Big Red Button™ that, when slapped, will turn on and off your lights. Also, if you just want to dim your lights and your computer voice-activation phrase isn't recognized by your home-automation equipment, your new Big Red Button™ also acts as a dimmer. Instead of smacking it, a gentle turn will lower the illumination to a level suitable for alien seduction. Features US Light-switch replacement kit 2 3/4"" by 4 1/4"" brushed aluminum wall plate and large red dimmer switch Not suitable for fighter ejection panels, nuclear rod extraction, or fire suppression systems Let's be serious here: Please use caution when performing any electrical work in your house Make sure you trip the breaker to your outlet to the off position before attempting to replace your switch"

Times have changed since you got caught for doodling that cute girl's name on your desk in elementary school. Now you can mark your territory in a non-permanent electronic fashion with the LED Magnetic Digital Graffiti. This set of 20 different LEDs each has a battery and a magnet attached. Pull the tab to activate, then toss them on any ferrous metal surface... they stick and glow brightly announcing to everyone in the vicinity that you were indeed there. But make sure you stick the LED Magnetic Digital Graffiti on stuff you own, or are able to remove them later... because gone are the days when you can post funny battery powered LED signs all over Boston and get away with it. WARNING This is not a toy. Keep away from children as this item contains small magnets and batteries. Make sure you use the Magnetic Digital Graffiti responsibly. Do not apply to property which is not your own.

"Two packs per order for even more candle-ness!! Candles have been used for hundreds of years to spread light where there was dark, not just because no one had invented electricity yet, but because they were so beautiful. And ever since about 10 minutes after the first candle was created, the first candle-lit romantic mood was created. But regular candles are boring. Time to play with some liquid density and cooking ingredients (also romantic) and put an H2O Instant Water Candle Kit or few to good use. Ok, so first you get a jar or vase or something (something glass with a wide mouth). Fill it 3/4 full of water, and mix in some coloring for . . . well, color. Drop in any other crap you want in the jar for to make it more beautiful. Add a centimeter layer of cooking oil on top of that water, and gently float a wick (which you already inserted into a floater) on the water. Then light it. It will burn off the cooking oil (since said oil will be floating on top of the water), and look gorgeous. By using some H2O Instant Water Candle Kits, you will have unique candles that won't drip wax all over the place. Oh, and, if the candle gets knocked over by accident, the water will extinguish the flames. H2O Instant Water Candle Kit - a simple, science-y, exquisite way to add some beauty to your world. Please Note: You'll need to supply your own vase/jar, water decorations (rocks, etc), water, and oil. H2O Instant Water Candle Kit Just add water, cooking oil, and a jar (or vase) to make a beautifully unique candle. Fire not included, either. Non toxic, but that doesn't mean you should drink it. Colors: Blue, Green, and Red. Each Pack Includes: 3 floaters, 18 wicks, and 20g (0.71oz) of coloring). Package Dimensions: approx. 2.75"" x 5.5"" x 0.75"""

"Ever have a house guest that you regretted inviting over? For us, that guest was Pac-Man. For starters, he insisted only showing up after dark. Then, after we went to bed, we heard him stalking the halls all night. Not sure if he was sleepwalking or what, but he sure was noisy! The next morning, he was nowhere to be found. Oh, and all our food was gone. And our chinchilla. WTF, dude? We invested in a Ghost Lamp on the off chance he reappears in our house. The Ghost Lamp is remote-controlled, so when you hear Pac-Man sneaking out of the guest bedroom, just push a button and the ghost will glow, sending him scurrying back to his room. We've had Ghost Lamps in the past, but these new ones are way more awesome because they have 16 different colors and can flash, strobe, or fade in addition to regular light. Unfortunately, they still will not provide any power-ups if you eat them while they're blue. Product Specifications Ghost lamps to decorate your desk at work or home Scare off that yellow guy who steals your food Officially licensed Pac-Man collectible White when off, glows in 16 different colors Pick your color and effect by remote control Smooth, Flash, Strobe, or Fade effects Lamp Power: Plug it into the wall! Remote Battery: CR2035 (not included) Dimensions: Approx. 7.8"" tall"

Overview: Unique votive holder crafted from textured glass and topped with an antiqued metal hang-bar, Display on a flat surface or hang - makes a fun outdoor design accent!, This tested item conforms to UL standards and has a UL label, Interior hanging holder fits standard size tea candles, Eye-catching iridescent finish, Candle not included, 2.5" diameter, 4.25"h (excluding handle)Content & Care: Glass, mixed metal, Wipe clean, Imported

"Did you ever dream of living in the arcade when you were a kid? Every morning, you'd eat your cereal on the air hockey table (turned on, of course, so your spoon would float ever so slightly). You'd get in a few rounds of your favorite game before school and when you got home, you and all your friends would mash buttons together. Then you'd go to bed, snuggled up in the ball pit. Hear that? The sound of jingling quarters, bleeping, pew pew pewing, and those words you wouldn't say if Mom's in earshot? That's the sound of pure gamer geek happiness. Recapture that joy in your own home with the Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate. The Power-Up replaces your boring, normal light switch with 100% more pew pew pew! A quick few minutes of screwdriver finagling and you'll have arcade nostalgia on your wall, ready to do your bidding. Press the joystick down to turn your lights on. Push it up to turn them off. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! See those two red buttons? Press them for super fun arcade sound effects. Entering a room has never been more fun. Super-Easy Installation! No wiring or electrician skills needed! The Power-Up Arcade Light Switch easily fits over your existing wall switch. Simply remove the two screws on your switch plate then place the Arcade Light Switch over top and replace two screws. The Arcade Light Switch is powered by internal AA batteries so no electrical connection is needed. Remember! Be aware that since the Power-Up Arcade Light Switch fits over your existing wall switch, your light switch type needs to be the common switch type. Dimmers, flat switches, etc.. will not work. Oh and Electricity is awesome but dangerous. Take all safety precautions when replacing your switch plate. Product Specifications Turn any light switch into a retro arcade game Light the ""Power-Up!"" sign when you turn your lights on or off Press the buttons for arcade sound effects (pew pew!) Requires simple tools (screwdriver) to replace your current switch plate Material: Plastic Required Batteries: 2 AA Batteries power the lights and sounds. The light switch function will work with or without batteries. Dimensions: 5.5"" x 6"" x 1.75"""

Find freestanding lamps at Target.com! This curvaceous and modern chrome led touch lamp will make a great addition to any home or office. The element touch lamp is both sleek and stylish with its unique design. Simply touch the surface to activate the bright 3-watt led light. This lamp works best as an accent lamp and provides directional lighting. The led bulb does not need to be replaced.

The Charlotte ribbed table lamp has a retro-chic look that is playful yet sophisticated. Bring this lamp home to rejuvenate the dcor in your living room or bedroom. Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler exclusively at jcp white base with ribbed design on bottom green lamp shade Ceramic base; cotton/polyester shade. Lamp measures 7x7x7.5"H. Shade is 7x7x5.5"H. Includes one 9-watt CFL bulb. Imported.

"We've been to our share of Halloween parties, horror movie watching parties, and horror roleplaying games. We know scary. We love scary. Most skull candles we've found have been more kitschy than scary. The Bleeding Skull Candle? It's something worthy of being the centerpiece at our Halloween feast or mood lighting for our Call of Cthulhu game. At first, you'll just have a normal skull candle. Place it on a heat-resistant plate, because in a while, you'll need it! Light up the Bleeding Skull Candle and begin your night of mayhem and horror. As it burns, bright red wax will ooze from its eye sockets and down its face, pooling ever so deliciously on the plate. (See why you needed it?) The longer it bleeds, the creepier and bloodier it gets, making it perfect for those nights when you keep turning the dial up, up, up on the scare factor. Product Specifications Spooky skull candle bleeds as it burns Perfect centerpiece for your Halloween feast (or anytime!) On the outside, it looks like a normal skull candle! On the inside, it's full of red wax, which bleeds out the eye holes in a most creepy way (how else can one bleed out the eye holes?) The longer the candle burns, the more ""blood"" pours out Dimensions: 4"" x 3.5"" x 4.5"" Important Candle Safety Notes: Remove all packaging before lighting. Place on a protected, heat-resistant plate, away from anything that can catch fire, and out of reach of children and pets. Keep wick trimmed to 1/8” at all times. If smoking occurs, blow candle out. Trim wick, remove trimmings, and relight. Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches, or any combustible material. Keep the wick centered. Avoid burning in draft. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep it within sight at all times. Keep all matches and lighters out of the reach of children."

"New! Upgraded technology provides brighter display and a smaller footprint! Crafted from fine quality glass, Luminglass transforms electric current into a spectacular array of light so unique, it was seen in the film Star Trek ® ""First Contact"". Just plug it in, and watch as lighting mysteriously dances inside a disk of glass that's less than a quarter-inch thick! Create everything from a delicate tapestry of spider webs, to a powerful lightning storm! Luminglass also features a sound-responsive mode which, when used with your voice or music, creates a pulsating rhythm of light that will dazzle the senses. AC Adapter Included. At only 6 inches in diameter, Luminglass is an energizing addition to any office space. Wall mountable and also includes stand. Comes in a deliciously evil and Borg-friendly green - perfect for any regeneration alcove."

This pendant light fixture adds an elegant touch to any space. bright polished-nickel finish clear-glass-encased steel hanging tube round shade Adjusts to 3 heights, finial to ceiling: 37", 49" and 61". Steel/glass. Measures 19x19x22"H. Polyester/cotton shade has 19" diameter. Uses three 60W bulbs, max., not included. 5' cord. Assembly and hardwiring required. Imported.

The Kichler Grand Bank 43189 is a rustic mini pendant available in Auburn Stained finish. The rustic style is sure to compliment any kitchen, dining room, bedroom or entry.Socket 1 Base: Candelabra Socket 1 Max Wattage: 60