tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:22:13 +0000Things You Never Knew Existed.com is the place to shop for novelties, gag gifts and hilarious t-shirts. We also offer magic tricks, novelty collectibles and bizarre toys, books and videos.http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Betty)Blogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-4629049012638063842Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +00002009-07-01T15:22:13.497-04:00Did you know radio controlled Things have been around since the eighteenth century? Nikola Tesla gave the first demonstration of an RC device at Madison Square Garden in 1878 when he wowed spectators with a boat that seemed to take commands from the audience. In reality, Tesla was transmitting the crowd's requests via radio frequencies to make the boat perform according to their directions. He http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2009/06/radio-controlled-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-416396753194389054Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +00002009-06-19T05:01:57.686-04:00I don't know how they do it, but the buyers here at Things have talent for finding the most interesting and unusual Things on the planet. That's why it's so easy to love my work -- I spend a lot of my time digging through the cool, bizarre, icky, creepy or just plain silly Things they come up with. I don't do it just because it's my job, I also do it because I don't want to miss out on anyThing http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2009/06/new-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-7802250980089923258Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +00002009-06-12T05:00:00.793-04:00It's hot here in Florida. And it's only going to get hotter! When the temperature starts to soar, there's nothing like hiding in the nice cool air conditioning with a thick book and a tall, frosty glass of sweet tea. Or, when time allows, taking a great book to the beach for a day of leisurely reading.Lately, I've been engrossed in "Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things." I learned how to repairhttp://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2009/06/things-to-read.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-7761193431096183906Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +00002009-06-05T05:00:00.497-04:00The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. I love the cookouts and the trips to the beach or pool and of course, the extra day off. But the real reason I look forward to the holiday is it's the one day when I have an undeniable excuse to make lots of noise!Last year, I picked up a field cannon to honor the holiday. Just like they did back at the first celebration, we fired the cannon once http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2009/06/independence-day-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-8272864712446001676Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 +00002009-05-29T05:00:00.345-04:00bobble headsbobbleI can't help but wonder about Things. The other day, I was in my office trying to think through a problem and I absent-mindedly started tapping the noggins of the bobbleheads in my collection. All 38 of them were nodding at me when the curiosity suddlenly hit me: where did this great little toy come from?Did you know bobbleheads have been around for about 150 years?1 It seems the first mention http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2009/05/things-that-bobble.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-7794444176261043751Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:44:00 +00002009-04-08T09:44:44.486-04:00I’ve practically been buried under a multitude of Things (not unlike Kirk and the Tribbles) and it’s taken me awhile to dig out.  Actually, it’s all threatening to avalanche down on me again.  Which is why I find a lot of amusement in my new office wall clock: the Watchmen Doomsday Clock!  “It’s five minutes ‘til midnight” has become the code phrase I use when the piles of Things to do on my deskhttp://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2009/04/who-watches-watchmen-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-8373410714599411849Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:51:00 +00002009-01-23T14:51:57.075-05:00Lady Luck is a fickle creature.  One minute you’re on top of the world, flashing the Benjamins, and the next, you’re “feasting” on ramon noodles night after night.   If you feel like upping the odds that one day you’ll be living the lux lifestyle, here are a few items that just might turn the tables in your favor.    Talking Lucky Lottery Number Picker.  With a push of a button, he’ll announce http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2009/01/get-lucky-with-money-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-472760220214746933Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:28:00 +00002009-01-09T14:28:35.368-05:00So how many of us have made the same resolution to get in shape this year? This year will be THE year, I just know it.  I’m psyched up and filled with a lot of “get up and go” attitude.  Which I will.  There’s just this show I wanted to watch on TV first... Actually, I’ve found the just Thing to help muscle-ize my middle section while I sit on the couch watching movie marathons.  It’s this Ab http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2009/01/new-years-resolutions-how-to-get-fit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-8703454030870166981Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:13:00 +00002009-01-02T13:13:49.613-05:00Happy New Year!  Expecting to see a post about getting fit and eating right and all that other good-for-you healthy stuff?  Well, I’m not ready to talk about New Year resolutions just yet.  I’ll do that next week.  (I like to procrastinate, remember?  Go see my last post.) Instead, I’m trying to hang onto the spirit of celebration awhile longer and show you some of our newest Things that match http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2009/01/new-year-new-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-4123784614073165345Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:11:00 +00002008-12-19T14:11:15.915-05:00Ah, the life of a procrastinator.  There’s just something about the adrenaline rush you get from the last-minute “oh no, I have to get this done NOW” because there’s no time left to put it off for another day.  I’ve had to send out more than my share of belated birthday cards than I care to admit.  But this holiday season I’ve managed to finish my Christmas list (I think -- I hope I’m not http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/12/last-minute-christmas-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-6409588042274055710Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:36:00 +00002008-12-12T10:36:21.156-05:00Time flies!  Except when you’re waiting for something fun, like say, Christmas morning or your package of newest Things to arrive in the mail.  Anyways, it’s time to re-up your calendars...unless you like living in the past.  I always look forward to the arrival of the new year’s calendars (now granted, I look forward to a lot of Things, but I’m also a “the glass is half-full” kind of guy).  The http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/12/calendar-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-1062863209053318770Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:41:00 +00002008-12-05T11:41:13.583-05:00Hey, it’s hard to keep a good Thing quiet.  And really, why would we want to keep the lid on what wild, wacky and kooky Things we have to make people smile?  As it’s been pointed out, “People look to us for entertainment when times get tough.” [1]   (And this was said way before any of the current economic woes) What am I talking about, you ask?  Well, I caught wind (hey, it’s better than http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/12/things-in-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-7849783257033824858Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:44:00 +00002008-11-28T09:44:32.381-05:00Have you been trying to find that perfect gift for someone?  Something you look at and think “Wow, this has their name all over it. I have to get it!”  Why not take it literally?  You’ll end up with an unexpected and cool gift that will knock the socks off the lucky recipient. One of my favorite personalized T-shirts is The Man, The Myth, The Legend.    My sister gave me one as a gag but it http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/11/personalized-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-4398530179151896331Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:09:00 +00002008-11-21T09:11:12.191-05:00Looking for the best selection of unusual, edgy and one-of-a-kind Christmas novelty items?  You’ve come to the right place.  Some of our Things are so unique you won’t be able to find them anywhere else!  Set the mood right away by placing the Pull My Finger Santa by the front door, on the coffee table, even at your desk.  I love this guy.  Anyone who comes into my office is required to pull http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/11/deck-halls-with-christmas-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-2086030319387040672Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:45:00 +00002008-11-14T10:45:17.299-05:00Santa's Special SaleDo you really think Santa and his elves have time to make all those cool toys in his workshop in the North Pole?  When the big jolly fellow is looking for something really one-of-a-kind, he knows to come down and check out our warehouse full of things you never knew existed.  Plus, I think he likes getting out of the cold weather and taking in a little Florida sunshine. Santa loves a good deal http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/11/santa-loves-our-things-too.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-5139834385542969765Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:25:00 +00002008-11-07T09:25:19.353-05:00Sometimes I wish people came with remote controls so I could make them go in reverse if I saw them bringing me more paperwork to do.  Or if I wanted to replay funny moments.  Like the other day when I was playing with (oops, I mean testing) our new Remote Control Skunk (it lifts its tail just like the real thing).   My sister happened to walk by just after I had “enhanced the mood” by spraying a http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/11/remote-control-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-3715857008460859356Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-10-24T10:51:42.118-04:00Who knew you could have so much fun with a simple keychain? Among the other Things we have, we have a collection of quirky, funny and useful keychains you never knew existed.The Burpmaster lets out six very authentic sounding burps, including a complete burped-out alphabet. I was having dinner at my sister's house the other night and I had it hidden in my pocket. As soon as someone put a napkin http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/10/key-keepers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-1677564420726217047Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-10-17T13:21:43.015-04:00As all of you know, we like to have fun here at "Things" and with all the stress of the election and the economy it's more important than ever to be able to laugh! We're not trying to make any kind of political statement with our political products nor are we trying to minimize the importance of the issues. We just look for Things that celebrate human ingenuity, make us laugh and say "Wow! I http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/10/political-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-5683408924014470965Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-10-10T09:48:40.298-04:00Everyone has something they've always wanted to learn to do. From playing music to defending yourself to improving your health to dancing and more, we have Things that will help you learn how to do just about anything.Readers of this blog might remember that I started learning to play guitar a few months ago. I've been working with the Guitar for Beginners system and it really works. Not that http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/10/how-to-do-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-1621163095729075776Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-10-03T05:00:01.099-04:00With all the news on TV going from bad to worse these days, I thought I'd try to lift your spirits a little this week. And mine, too. There's nothing like music or laughter to make you feel better, right? So I went on a mission in the warehouse to find Things that sing and make me laugh. What do you know? We had lots!This was the first Thing I found and might just be the most hilarious of the http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/10/things-that-sing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-7091430593734110764Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-09-25T12:35:18.759-04:00No Halloween would be complete without some good old-fashioned gore! In the spirit of the holiday, I thought I'd show you some of my favorite gory Things to help you scare, startle and just plain gross out your friends, family and guests.The Lab Head in a Jar is one of my favorites. Sculpted of high quality latex in gruesome detail, the victim's bulging eyes and screaming mouth can be enhanced byhttp://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/09/gory-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-1052126024057862894Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-09-25T12:10:46.664-04:00Unlike my sister, who practically needs a whole house to hold all her clothes, I never think about what to wear. Polo shirts, t-shirts and jeans and shorts are my uniform. If I'm forced to, I'll put on tie. Maybe. But at this time of year, I think more about what to wear than even my sister does. Well, I'm actually thinking about what to be for Halloween. While I still haven't made a final http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/09/what-to-be-what-to-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-7526045776104251166Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-09-05T13:05:19.492-04:00You don't have to wait for Spring to grow some of the weird and wacky plants we have in stock right now. There are plants for growing indoors or and plants for growing outdoors, plants that grow in water, plants that grow in dirt and plants that grow hanging upside down, plants you eat and creepy plants that actually eat other living things.But first, here's the sweetest and one of the most http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/09/things-to-grow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-2871682890917351006Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-08-29T05:00:00.511-04:00Readers of this blog know that Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love seeing what the costume makers will come up with every year, watching the kids getting dressed up and taking them out trick-or-treating, and of course, the candy. But my absolute favorite part of Halloween haunting my house. Our buyers have found some scary, gross and funny Things to help me create a Haunted House of Horrors http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/08/haunted-house-of-horrors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861352606811315019.post-803663943134653116Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-08-22T14:57:50.304-04:00I think it's cool when couples choose the same theme for their Halloween costumes. It's double the gore, double the fun or double the laughs. I must not be the only one who thinks so, because our couples' costumes are selling fast this year. Here's the top of the crop for Halloween 2008:First, our officially licensed Spartan Cheerleader Costumes from Saturday Night Live let you show your team http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/blog/2008/08/his-and-hers-halloween.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Betty)