You know those mornings when you get up and for a split second forget where you are, what your name is, and basically everything else about your life? That sensation is bound to cause some problems when your first vision of the day is a strange sound coming from Mike Krumpus’ Defusable Clock. Although there have been clocks like this in the past, this one is stunningly realistic – as least as far as most moviegoers are concerned:
I thought it would be fun to build an alarm clock that looks just like the type of bomb that we always see in Hollywood movies. I certainly don’t know anything about how a real bomb might look, but in the movies they always have sticks of dynamite strapped together, a red digital readout, and a bunch of curly wires. Instead of just building an ordinary clock, I thought it should have a detonation sequence with a scary countdown just like in the movies. And why not make it “defusable” so I can try to stop the countdown by cutting the correct wire?
Mike created the “dynamite” by wrapping wooden dowels in paper (hopefully you’ll realize that before you wet the bed). He also used an ATmega328 to power the board. If you would like one of your own, Mike will be offering kits in the near future; you can sign up for an email notification on the project page.
Check out a video of the clock in action after the break.
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Not the greatest cook eh? This bomb timer will soon become a tick-tock warning to your family that a heartburn-inducing, flavor-killing food poisoning disaster is imminent.
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Apparently building radio-controlled model airplanes isn’t just about having a fun hobby; it’s also about bombing shit. This plug-n-play system includes a 1:6 scale, 103 gram bomb that operates using a servo wire connected to a spare channel on your radio. It also splits in half in order to carry virtually any payload you wish and comes complete with an impact protector and a bomb release pod that ensures a positive release every time. Why do I get the feeling these things will be horribly misused?
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This picture of a home made bomb is an unusual home accent and one that has a surprise in store. As people admire this piece of art they are bound to notice that the hands on the timer are moving. That is because the timer mechanism on this picture is an actual clock. There will certainly be a nagging concern in the back of their minds over the possibility of the picture exploding.
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They call it the “Peaceful Bomb Vase,” but if you are a jilted lover looking for something to throw, it would be a fitting projectile. Plus, it would fit your deadly motif perfectly alongside the 3 Guns vase.
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If your birthday boy or girl needs a little incentive to put some effort into blowing out the candles on their cake, these candles should give them plenty. Sticks of dynamite and little bombs can only be left to burn for so long before something bad could happen. There won’t be any explosion when using these candles, but you are the only one who is really sure about that.
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Drinking done correctly is as much about the experience as it is the buzz. The Winestein and Bombs Away Shot Glasses are made for pure fun, one of the few times the alcohol will take a back seat to how they are served.
The Winestein is made for those people who enjoy the manly feel of a beer mug but prefer the taste of fermented grapes. Not only is the glass a bit more manly, but it is also much easier to hold onto that mug handle than the delicate stem of a wine glass.The Bombs Away shot glasses pictured below are meant for one thing and one thing only: to down shot after shot while making shrill whistling noises like there is incoming artillery. Drinking out of these glasses is so much fun it may be one of the few times you can get those teetotallers to join you.
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There have been several versions of dynamite alarm clocks or bomb alarm clocks in the past, but this one is by far the best looking. So good in fact, that it would be highly dangerous to transport it on airplanes or across borders.
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The product page for the Aqua Bomb says it will “compliment your environment” and “add a little tranquility to any home or office”. Whew! That’s a relief. I just couldn’t own fish if they had to swim around a normal aquarium, it would put the kibosh on the munitions vibe I was trying to maintain around my pad. Plus I’d lose out on all the therapeutic benefits that only a goldfish filled MK-84 can offer. Thank you, Aqua Bomb!
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Whether you are trying to keep someone from taking your seat or just looking for ultimate comfort, this cotton bomb pillow has it all. Just pick the spot you want to sit, lay this pillow down and when you return your seat should still be available. Some may not really think it is a real bomb but will avoid taking the seat just in case. 100 Tons of explosives has that effect.
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