British Scientists Create Unbreakable Pint Glasses to Save Lives

The Nalgene for Alcoholics

One of the most pressing issues in Britain seems to be drunken hooligans breaking pint glasses as there are "87,000 alcohol-related glass attacks each year," costing the "National Health Service 2.7 billion pounds ($4.3 billion) per year." The shatter-proof pint glasses will hopefully save lives and save the British money.

There are, "two types of shatterproof technologies are in the works: one has a thin bio-resin coating on the inside that strengthens it, and the other bonds two thin layers of glass together in the same way as car windshields. Both are difficult to break and keep the shards together if they do fracture, rendering them useless as weapons."

"The government is touting the prototypes as the first significant improvement in bar glassware in decades. The plan is to introduce the new glasses for use on a voluntary basis in pubs if tests show they are durable, cost-effective and safe."

Sources: [Crunch Gear] [Yahoo! News]

The Future: Beer Robots?

This Week in THE FUTURE,

As conveyor belts have replaced many waiters and waitresses at many sushi restaurants across the world, the Heineken Beer robot is bound to replace bartenders within the next 20 years. Spotted by Engadget at the Kinetica Art Fair, the beer robot may soon replace dogs as mans best friend.

I always wondered why Heineken decided to be the first beer with a commercially sold mini keg. Now I know.



Source: [Engadget]

Holiday Stocking Stuffers

The Best Holiday Gifts that You Can Leave in the Freezer

Here is a List of the 3 best holiday gifts made from ice cubes. Stocking stuffers, by virtue, should be something, people can use in every day life and they should cost under $12.

1. COOL SHOOTERS

These shot glass Ice Cub Trays are available for purchase for the low price of $8.08. The gift of endless shot glasses is one that will be remembered always.

2. AK ICE TRAY

The AK-47 bullet shaped ice cubes are available for purchase online for only $11.23 cents from Amazon. These are sure to catch people's attention at a holiday party, or really any party.

3. WATER BOTTLE READY - ICE TRAY

Ever held and ice cube in your hand under the water so that it can fit in your battle? Have you ever forgotten to take your water bottle out of the freezer forcing you to wait ours before you can take a sip? This gift is the perfect stuffing stuffer for an avid gym goer and is available for the price of $6.98.

For more ice cube ideas, check out One More Gadget.