IKEA Products Whose Names Make Little Sense

If you’ve ever been to an IKEA store, or rather if you’ve ever found yourself trapped in the maze that is one of their stores, you’ll be familiar with the Swedish names they give their products. Generally speaking, these names denote the type of function that product will perform, so ‘DISKA’ translation “to wash dishes” is the name of a dishwashing brush. Seems logical enough doesn’t it? It’s a very succinct and efficient way of making sure consumers know the product does what it says on the label.
14  IKEA Products Whose Names Make Little Sense
Except when it comes to the following 14 examples. Here their names make no sense at all – maybe the right words were already taken? Maybe it was 5.30pm on a Friday and the person in charge of selecting thousands of functional names had simply had enough. Either way, they make for entertaining viewing. 14 products after the break...


What it’s called: EKORRE / What it really means — SquirrelWhat it’s called: EKORRE / What it really means — Squirrel


What it’s called: KOLON / What it really means — Colon
What it’s called: KOLON / What it really means — Colon


What it’s called: FÖRNUFT / What it really means — Reason
What it’s called: FÖRNUFT / What it really means — Reason


What it’s called: ENVIS / What it really means — Stubborn
What it’s called: ENVIS / What it really means — Stubborn


What it’s called: IMPULS / What it really means — Impulse
What it’s called: IMPULS / What it really means — Impulse


What it’s called: FNISS / What it really means — Giggles
What it’s called: FNISS / What it really means — Giggles


What it’s called: SYRLIG / What it really means — Acidic
What it’s called: SYRLIG / What it really means — Acidic


What it’s called: UPPENBAR / What it really means — Obvious
What it’s called: UPPENBAR / What it really means — Obvious


What it’s called: TYDA / What it really means — Decipher
What it’s called: TYDA / What it really means — Decipher


What it’s called: STRAPATS / What it really means — Hardship
What it’s called: STRAPATS / What it really means — Hardship


What it’s called: FLÖRT / What it actually means — Flirt
What it’s called: FLÖRT / What it actually means — Flirt


What it’s called: ÄRFTLIG / What it really means — Hereditary
What it’s called: ÄRFTLIG / What it really means — Hereditary


What it’s called: SENSUELL / What it really means — Sensual
What it’s called: SENSUELL / What it really means — Sensual


What it’s called: VILSE / What it really means — LOST
What it’s called: VILSE / What it really means — LOST

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

Jim Warren's work ranges from his own brand of surrealism, to paintings of social and environmental commentary, to those simply celebrating the beauty of nature. Many of these paintings, along with high quality limited edition Giclee on canvas prints thereof, are available through some of the top galleries in the United States, most notably the Wyland Gallery chain. Through his 40 year history of making himself known and winning awards, Jim has proven that he is the 'MASTER OF IMAGINATION'. Enjoy a sampling of fine art, fresh from the mind of Jim Warren. 23 more after the break...


24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

24 Mind Blowing and Surreal Paintings by Jim Warren

Apple iPhone 5 Release Rumors Siri Likely to get Upgrade with iOS 6



The current focus of iPhone 5 rumors surround the phone's release date and anticipated new design, but few people are talking about the iPhone 4S's favorite feature: Siri. Tech analysts from the iOS 6 News Blog predict that the new iOS 6 operating system, which is expected to be released ahead of the iPhone 5, will bring with it an even more sophisticated voice recognition system.
An upgrade to Siri could possibly mean a better developed interface. Rumors suggest the feature will be activated by simply shaking the phone and website search, navigation and social media sharing will all be possible through a simple voice command. When Apple launched Siri with the iPhone 4S last October, the voice recognition system was touted for its understanding of connotation ad meaning, making it a far more intelligent entity than simple voice recognition.
The feature is expected to be developed further in the coming year in an aim to rival conventional search engines like Google, with an intelligent voice assistant alternative. Apple's iOS 6 software is expected at the Worldwide Developers Conference, where the iOS 5 software was revealed last year.

10 Unique Hotels Around The World

What makes you want to stay in a particular hotel? Location, interior, services or architecture and facade? Today we will list 10 most unique hotels around the world that will caught your eye. Today hotels are not only about the spacious rooms and delicious canteens but they’re also about mind-boggling exteriors and quirky services that make you want to shower money for unique experience. Let’s start with more ‘traditional’ one.
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel that is located at the heart of Dubai city in United Arab Emirates. It was designed to imitate sail of the ship and is the second tallest hotel in the world. Standing on the artificial island Burj Al Arab is connected to mainland by private curving bridge. It is both luxurious and unique due to its form as well as contents. The hotel has 28 double-story floors and 202 suites and also offers restraints and large seawater aquarium. 09 more after the break...



Liberty Hotel, Boston, USA
Liberty Hotel, Boston, USA

Liberty Hotel which used to be a Charles Street jail for Boston’s criminals for about 150 years has preserved its old looks even with restoration in 2007 during which the prison bars have been left intact and now provide a unique experience for those interested for about $313 a night. Same in Mexico

Igloo Village Kakslauttanen, Saariselkä, Finland
Igloo Village Kakslauttanen, Saariselkä, Finland

Igloo Village is a part of Hotel Kakslauttanen in Finland, which provides traditional and unique futuristic igloos during winter season for residents to enjoy the snow sights and northern lights under the glass ceiling at room temperature.
Das Park Hotel, Linz, Austria
Das Park Hotel, Linz, Austria

Das Park Hotel located in Linz, Austria is an idea of Andreas Strauss who came up with redesigning and actually using sewer pipes as hotel rooms. Each room is equipped with lights, double bed, hut sleeping bags and electronic code lock to ensure safety of your luggage. The hotel complex has toilets, showers, a mini bar and cafeteria and the rest of the services such as electricity are purchased with ‘pay as you go’ system.

Hotel Marqués De Riscal, Elciego, Spain
Hotel Marqués De Riscal, Elciego, Spain

This five-star hotel, originally a winery built in 1858 was re-designed by Frank Gehry into a City of Wine with hotel, wine shop, viticulture museum and SPA. To incorporate the feel of Rioja region and Marqués De Riscal bottles into the building architecture Gehry decided to go with pink, silver and gold ribbon-like titanium plates decorating the facade.

Martello Tower, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, UK
Martello Tower, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, UK

Martello Towers were built to protect against potential Napoleonic attack. But now some of them serve as hotels after some restoration. Living with the wind, sea and rain in the echoing rooms it’s a truly unique historical experience. The features are a solid fuel stove, parking, roof terrace and showers. The dogs are allowed.

Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Ayvali Village, Turkey
Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Ayvali Village, Turkey

Gamirasu Cave Hotel is located in Ayvali Village in Cappadocia, Turkey. The hotel consists of 30 rooms in troglodyte cave and was opened in 1999. Being one of the most distinctive cave hotels in Cappadocia, Gamirasu was made out of old Byzantine monastic retreat of one thousand years old. The hotel as well as the village provide many activities for their guests from free horse riding to baking and wine-making.

Magic Mountain Hotel, Huilo Huilo, Chile
Magic Mountain Hotel, Huilo Huilo, Chile

The Magic Mountain Hotel or Montaña Magica Lodge is located in Huilo Huilo nature reserve in Chile and it’s spectacular. The hotel was designed after volcano and has a water falling from the top sliding down the windows. The combination of nature and man-made facilities will give you both comfort and unique experience with the nature. Here are hot tubs made of tree trunks right in the forest, here is the Forest Table Restaurant that serves homemade Chilean cuisine and there are spacious rooms with bathrooms equipped with rough-cut wood furnishings. The rates vary from around $250 to $400 per night. More


Hôtel de Glace, Quebec, Canada
Hôtel de Glace, Quebec, Canada

Hôtel de Glace or Ice Hotel in Quebec Canada is one of the most unique hotels in the world. Made out of ice and snow the hotel boasts spacious berooms, jazz suite, ice bar and cafe, hockey suite and an ice chapel. You can marry there and have fun sleeping in -5°C from January 6th, 2012 in 12th edition of this amazing work of art.
Quinta Real Zacatecas, México
Quinta Real Zacatecas, México

Quinta Real Zacatecas is a converted-bullring-hotel in México. The bullring which was built in 19th century has hosted its last corrida in 1975 being later restored and redesigned into a hotel which has preserved the feel and the beauty of its original structure. The former bullring is now a colonial-style patio with flowers and romatic landscapes.
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