Uglydolls are ugly. Yes, just like that lolcat meme.

But they’re ugly and adorable at the same time. How can that be? Just click the link and look at them.

The story is very cute too: the first uglydoll was born when creator David Horvath’s girlfriend Sun-Min Kim had to go to Korea. Inspired by his doodlings in the letters she received, she sewed the first doll… then some more… and the rest is history.

Uglytown is a large place, so there’s dozens of models to choose from, each with their own story and personality. And they all want a loving home… will you give them one?

How much under $29.99?
Some: $20 on Shopatron.com.

Via Tor

Recycling and reusing have become buzzwords in recent years. Sometimes it becomes overwhelming, but this one thing that I don’t mind hearing about all the time. The more people talk about it, the more others will learn about the ideas and principles of green living and, even if just a fraction of them actually do something about it, it’s a step forward.

The KOR One is the lastest blogosphere “star” in the eco department. And it’s nothing more than a water bottle… or is it? KOR aims to make reusable water bottles cool – and pricing them at almost $30 might work.

I have to admit: it does look impressive. Nice design. BPA-free. Probably easier to reuse than a standard PET. Though $30 still looks a lot to me… But anyway, I am not the target for this: the tap water in my area is not exactly drinkable (it won’t kill you, but you don’t want know what’s in there). So I’m sorry planet, I’m sticking to bottled water since I don’t enjoy drinking rust and residue.

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.95 on KorWater.com. (from August 1, 2008)

Via BoingBoing

Some slightly disturbing cooking ingredients for today.

From what I’ve seen, this is mostly a female problem, but I bet anyone who’s ever had to cook for him/herself had at least one moment of “I have no idea what to make today”. I’m here with a suggestion – and I’m sure most of you will greet it with a hearty “wtf”. It’s Bacon Salt – because “Everything should taste like bacon”, as the manufacturers put it. It comes in 4 flavors (flavored salt with four flavors, yes): Original, Hickory, Peppered and Natural.

A weird idea, I must say, but despite that… strangely appealing. It might just be my hunger, but bacon does taste great, and getting the taste without the fat… mmmm.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $4.49 for one flavor on BaconSalt.com.

Via uncrate