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Amazon is often dubbed the world's online marketplace - and for a good reason. It's home to just about every item imaginable, and on occasion, creations so brilliant they really have to be seen to be believed.
From inflatable speedboats that allow you to live a champagne lifestyle on a budget to coats that stop your furry friend from casting all over your house, Amazon caters to needs you didn't even know you had. So, to save you from endlessly scrolling the site, we've compiled a list of 34 of the best products Amazon has to offer!
[post_page_title]This 3D-Home[/post_page_title]
Yes, high-tech houses are built to resist fire, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, hail, and flooding. And the technology behind creating these homes allows for a much more efficient construction process.
And one recently-constructed 3D-home, created in under 48 hours, is a prime example this state of the art efficiency.
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3D printers are one of technology's finest inventions. The incredibly complex and highly practical products that have come about as a result of 3D printers are endless. This incomparable piece of technology has managed to produce rockets, bones, and now, entire buildings!
[post_page_title]This Is What The Outside Looks Like[/post_page_title]
In fact, the practice of creating houses using 3D printers is slowly but surely becoming a reality in the construction industry. And for good reason; 3D homes are more affordable, sustainable, and durable than homes made using conventional building methods.
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The house in question was the brainchild of startup construction company Icon and non-profit New Story and is the first permitted 3D-printed home.
The tiny 350 square-foot house is located in Austin, Texas and is "proof-of-concept for sustainable homebuilding that will allow for safer, more affordable homes for more families, faster than ever," according to a press release.
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Brett Hagler, CEO of New Story, explains, "We feel it's our responsibility to challenge traditional methods and work toward ending homelessness. By working with Icon and leveraging their 3D printing innovations, we're able to reach more families with the best possible shelter solutions, exponentially faster."
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There are a number of advantages that 3D printing has over commonly-used methods of construction.
According to Jason Ballard, co-founder of Icon, very little waste is produced using this more technologically advanced method: "...You also have speed, a much broader design palette, next-level resiliency, and the possibility of a quantum leap in affordability. This isn't 10 percent better, [it's] 10 times better."
Incredibly, the printed portion of the house cost just $10,000 to create and New Story and Icon hope to produce similar homes for less than half the price in the future - all of which are available on Amazon.
[post_page_title]This Inflatable Waterfall[/post_page_title]
This waterfall -
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Climbing walls, a water cannon and the glorious slide are all available on this inflatable oasis, and with multiple belts as well as Oxford cloth material to keep the structure safe and secure, you'll be able to use this water slide every summer until your
grandkids
are using it!
[post_page_title]You Can Assemble It This Quickly[/post_page_title]
Produced by Costway, these structures are designed for physical stimulation as well as fun and play, it only takes a few seconds for this water park to be fully operational, and with a heavy-duty blower, you can keep it going until Christmas if you want.
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So, what are you waiting for? Summer's already here, folks; head to Amazon right this second, and pick yourself up an inflatable water park. Your kids will thank you... but they're going to have to wait their turn.
[post_page_title]A Glamping Dome[/post_page_title]
But what if you could enjoy the experience of glamping without even having to leave your own backyard? Well, Amazon is now selling a personal garden dome, which is the perfect retreat for isolation, and even for glamping in your own backyard!
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The '
Garden Dome Igloo' is the perfect personal bubble for all you outdoor introverts out there. The Garden Igloo has a diameter of 11ft 9", and a max height of 7ft 2" - so there's plenty of room for a camping bed, garden furniture, and more!
[post_page_title]This Is What The Dome Looks Like At Night[/post_page_title]
It also boasts 'maximum solar gain', optimal air flow, uniform temperature, and wind and snow resistance.
The unique geodesic dome will also transform any regular garden into a futuristic haven. But don't take my word for it.
"We bought one after we went to the Watergate hotel and rented one of their igloos for the evening. Last year, we set it up in our front yard in DC and this year, we just moved it to our backyard in Williamsburg. The set up is a little time consuming the first time, maybe less than 2 hours. The second time, it was less than 30 minutes. We absolutely love it for the winter."
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One customer review from Irene Garcia reads:
"We bought one after we went to the Watergate hotel and rented one of their igloos for the evening. Last year, we set it up in our front yard in DC and this year, we just moved it to our backyard in Williamsburg. The set up is a little time consuming the first time, maybe less than 2 hours. The second time, it was less than 30 minutes. We absolutely love it for the winter."
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And another customer details the dome as a lifesaver when his home went into foreclosure:
"When my home was foreclosed on I was able to live in this quite comfortably in the back yard of my foreclosed home. With the solar panels I was able to live in comfort and when my home was purchased at auction I found the igloo very simple to disassemble and reassemble. I now live by a creek behind a Starbucks so bonus Free Wi-Fi! I would highly recommend this item!"
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With summer here at long last, this is the perfect product to start living the dream and camp out under the stars!
[post_page_title]An Inflatable Speedboat[/post_page_title]
Amazon is selling a life-size inflatable speedboat just in time for summer, and it's as close to the real thing as many of us are going to get! The
is perfect for those who want to live a luxury lifestyle, but don't have the funds to pay for the real deal.
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The mega-sized pool lounger is designed to fit six people, whether this be you, your partner and all the kids, or you and five friends, all with strawberry daiquiris in hand.
[post_page_title]These Are The Boat's Features[/post_page_title]
The float includes an inflated rear swim platform with five handles for easy mounting and dismounting, eight cup holders and a built-in cooler to chill your beer.
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It also boasts an inflatable bench seat that you can laze on while staring out into the great unknown (or, you know, the side of your pool).
[post_page_title]This Is What Customers Have To Say[/post_page_title]
The life-size inflatable speed boat measures about 20 feet long x 10 feet wide x 3 feet tall and weighs about 60 pounds.
According to customer questions and answers on Amazon, it takes roughly 20 minutes to fully inflate - much less time than it'll take you to earn the millions to pay for an actual speedboat.
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So, speaking of money, how much do you and your five friends have to fork out to race away this summer? Prices on Amazon currently start from
$216.79 (£171.09) and go up to $269.99 (£213.08).
[post_page_title]The Ultimate Self-Defence Bedstand[/post_page_title]
I'm not ashamed to admit that I am a very nervous sleeper. Any slight floorboard creak or tree branch tapping on the window, and I immediately jump to the conclusion that somebody has broken into my home and I won't be alive to see morning.
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However, now I've finally found a product that is not only useful in day-to-day life, but will also have your back just in case there is a home invader.
Introducing the
Woodquail Bat and Shield, Bamboo Self Defense Night Stand, which is available on Amazon for any other nervous sleepers out there.
[post_page_title]The Bat And Shield In Action[/post_page_title]
As you can see, the product appears to be your standard nightstand, perfect for setting up your laptop for an evening of binging Netflix.
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But with a few simple adjustments, the stand can be transformed into a shield and bat, perfect for intimidating any unwanted guests!
[post_page_title]The Shield Is Surprisingly Sturdy[/post_page_title]
The product description (which is incredible, by the way), reads as follows:
"This Bat and Shield Set can be helpful as self-defense accessories in order to visually warn the intruder that you are protected.
"The bamboo material gives the Bat and Shield their effortless chic. As with all of our bamboo products, this one has been varnished to protect it against water and to make cleaning easy.
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It continues:
"The bamboo material gives the Bat and Shield their effortless chic. As with all of our bamboo products, this one has been varnished to protect it against water and to make cleaning easy.
"It can be also a piece of modern designer furniture if you use it as bedside table. The staples can be used for cables. Designer furniture tends to combine aesthetic & practical functions."
Obviously, this item is a little tongue in cheek, and if you do find yourself in such a situation (knock on wood), we recommend calling the police and keeping yourself safe.
[post_page_title]A DIY Guest House[/post_page_title]
Check out this
, folks. But the best part of this is that it doesn't even have to be a guest house; it can be an office or a studio, a pool house, a games room, a place to grow your plants. The Allwood Solvalla can be anything you want it to be.
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Let's check out some of the dimensions, so you can figure out where exactly it's going to go in your house.
[post_page_title]The House's Dimensions[/post_page_title]
The inside floor area is about 172 square feet (86 square feet of that is covered). You can order all the parts (as well as instructions) on Amazon, and with the help of another adult, you can put the entire thing together in a little over eight hours, Allwood estimates.
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$7,250?
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If you want air conditioning, electricity or running water things might take a little longer (you'll be on your own for that part, DIY enthusiast!), but otherwise, enjoy your little guest house. All you have to do is pony up the nominal fee of...
$7,250?
Oh. Uh, excuse me. I've... I've got to go move some funds around.
[post_page_title]The Avocado Pool Float[/post_page_title]
If you're an avocado aficionado, if you've tried saving up for a house in vain only to quietly and tearfully move money out of your Help to Buy ISA one sunny Saturday morning for an avocado-centric brunch, then you'll most likely be enraptured to hear about this latest contraption.
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It's an avocado-shaped pool float. And what's more, is it's got a removable pit in the form of a beach ball. That, my friends, is what we like to refer to as two birds with one stone.
[post_page_title]See The Float In Action[/post_page_title]
One member of your presumed pool/beach party can float on the water, blissfully baking their skin in the afternoon sun (wear sun lotion, kids), while the rest can have a game of jolly hockey sticks with the pit-syled beach ball.
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And the avocado-shaped pool float (pithier product names welcome) has been getting rave reviews on Amazon (where it's currently being sold) thus far.
One reviewer dubbed it "the ultimate millennial pool float," lamenting only that there wasn't a "toast float to go with it".
[post_page_title]The Loaf Pillow[/post_page_title]
One company that recognizes the importance of carbs (namely one important carb: bread) is Amazon, which is selling a
that looks simply outstanding.
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The delicious snack (uh, I mean pillow) comes in four different sizes, leaving you to choose which you'd prefer (the big one, obviously).
Get a 15.8-inch baguette for $11.43, a 23.7-inch one for $15.43 and a 32-inch baguette for $18.43.
[post_page_title]You Can Get It In An Even Bigger Size[/post_page_title]
But if those simply aren't enough for your appetite, you can always drift off to even more carb-filled dreams than usual with a 40-inch pillow for $23.43.
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On Amazon, the product has very favourable reviews, with multiple customers raving about it and giving it five stars.
"Got one of these pillows for my wife as a gag gift but she absolutely fell in love with it," wrote El Squiv. "Now it’s earned a permanent place on our bed. It’s great quality and photorealistic when it comes to the printed picture on the fabric."
[post_page_title]Shower Caps For Your Ears[/post_page_title]
Stepping out of the shower only to realize you have conditioner in the crevice of your ear is one of the worst feelings in the world. Why didn't you double check them? Why didn't you rinse better? But don't beat yourself up. Amazon has the solution: shower caps for your ears.
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Designed to protect your ears from discoloration during the hair-dying process, these plastic covers serve more than one purpose. The
Protects ear from water from showering, shampooing, hair coloring and chemical treatment."
[post_page_title]This Is What They Look Like On[/post_page_title]
Made from clear, waterproof plastic, these ear caps instantly repel water or dye, leaving your ears the cleanest they've ever been. You never again have to worry whether or not you have gunk on the side of your head.
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These nifty ear shower caps are 8.5 cm with an elastic rim. They're adjustable, and fit anyone with infant-sized ears to full-grown adult ones. The Amazon page advertises the product as "one size fits most", and includes an image of a child modelling the bath accessory.
[post_page_title]The Shock Watch[/post_page_title]
Amazon is now selling a
that uses a small electric current to "zap" you into giving up bad habits.
The black bracelet, which retails for £200 ($250), has 150 zaps per charge, which means the battery should last a good few days, depending on how "naughty" you've been.
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"Pavlok allows you to speak your reptile brain’s language by adding an unpleasant element (a safe and harmless ‘zap’ of electricity on your wrist) to what you have been taught to love (your nasty lingering habit)," reads the description of the Pavlok 2 on Amazon. "Quickly conditioning your mind to associate an “unpleasant” feeling with your bad habit… and stopping it all together."
[post_page_title]This Is What Customers Have To Say[/post_page_title]
"Wrist band is a little awkward but it does allow for the contacts to be positioned closely to your skin for the best results. I’ve only used the button on the device to administer the shock. I can’t comment on how the hand motion function works. The app is ok and does give some information and videos on how to beat whatever habbit you’re trying to break. At 100% on a decent charge it is more than enough of a zap to get your attention. I’m glad I bought it, so far I believe it is working. It’s not going to cure a lifelong issue in a few days so you have to stick to their plan and really work on it," wrote one customer.
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Another said it was helpful when used as an alarm:
"I have tried a few devices to help me wake early for success without interrupting my wife's beauty sleep. This one I have to say is the best so far. I am able to wake up and get moving quietly. I turn off the sound alarm and turn the shock on about 60% and the vibrate on 100% and it works like a charge if the vibration doesn't wake me the shock will. Not only that but I have the ability with My iPhone to monitor my sleep patterns with Sleep tracking. Truly a great product even though they never got a deal on Shark Tank! LOL. It can help you get rid of bad habits but I have not used this functionality as of yet. I do wish they made the simulated watch band with a better quality."
[post_page_title]The Mermaid Dog Life Jacket[/post_page_title]
Who needs a BFF when you have a furry companion that promises to love you unconditionally? I mean dogs aren't going to ever find a better best friend, or go AWOL after getting a boyfriend. Instead, they only give you cuddles, and ensure you get outside every now and again.
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And what better way to commemorate your love for your bestie than getting them a stylish mermaid lifejacket? Thanks to pet product company, Albabara, dogs can swim like mermaids all summer long with this new lifejacket, which comes in an array of colors; including orange, green, purple, and blue.
[post_page_title]They Have A Supportive Neck Pad[/post_page_title]
You can purchase the adorable jackets on
for just $25.99, and they come in sizes small, medium, and large, with adjustable buckles to keep your pup safe and comfortable.
The jackets also have a neck pad to help support your dog's neck while swimming, and the thick foam material will help your pooch float through the water.
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The description of the life jacket also details that the color of the product will never fade, no matter how many times it is put through the wash.
The product has already garnered rave reviews on Amazon. One happy customer wrote, "Looks sooo pretty on my Shiba puppy and super sparkly under the sun! It helped her learn how to swim on her first kayaking/paddleboarding trip. Love how it doubles as [a] harness as well."
[post_page_title]The Shedding Coat[/post_page_title]
If you're a dog owner or anyone that has lived with dogs, you'll know they have one major downside: shedding! Seriously, I thought no creature on this planet could shed hair more than my girlfriend, but it turns out Golden Retrievers are also fans of leaving hair ALL OVER THE APARTMENT.
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Well, now dog owners everywhere no longer have to fret about stray hairs building up in the corners of their homes, thanks to the
[post_page_title]Look At How Neat It Is![/post_page_title]
Available in a variety of sizes, the onesie may look like some comical gimmick created for dog owners who want to make their pets look silly for their own amusement, but it actually serves many practical benefits.
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The aptly named Shed Defender helps contain the majority of your dog's fur, meaning you can protect you home or car from any shedding until it's time to give your pooch a brush! Not only that, but the Shed Defender's snug fit and gentle pressure helps reduce your dog's anxiety, helping them to feel calm and relaxed.
[post_page_title]Grow Your Own Avocado[/post_page_title]
Avocados aren't cheap - and getting one which is just ripe can feel like mission impossible. But that doesn't necessarily have to be the case for long as
is selling a "grow your own avocados" kit for just $24.
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In addition to making sure your avocados are just ripe, growing your own good, in general, is a great way of doing your bit for the planet and massively
[post_page_title]The Magic Of The Contraption[/post_page_title]
Amazon's product, dubbed the AvoSeedo, enables you to turn the seed of a regular avocado into your own little fruitful tree thanks to this plastic contraption.
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However, you'll have to be patient to get the results you're looking for. Although it can be a slow process,
for growing avocados" - and yes, while this does work and is praised by some, according to one Amazon reviewer, the AvoSeedo is an investment worth making because it's more effective:
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"Both methods work - and we’ve done both - but this one is a more colorful, charming, and effective," the
. "As the water evaporates between changing, the AvoSeedo simply floats down to that level; toothpicks stay stationary on the container's rim."
[post_page_title]Chocolate Orang Gin[/post_page_title]
The Boutique-y Gin Company have released their own chocolate orange-flavored gin to add a little zest to your alcohol, and it's on sale to boot. If you
, you'll find it on offer - priced at just £21.95 ($27.93)!
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Given that a gin and tonic is my favorite drink, and orange is my favorite flavor of chocolate... I'm pretty psyched about this news. And even if you're not quite as passionate as I am, it's hard to pass up a mixture like this, even out of curiosity.
[post_page_title]It's A Steal[/post_page_title]
This looks like an even better deal when you realize it's original pricing is $43.19. That's a 35 percent discount, making it more than worth a try- as long as you get in there in time, anyway. Stocks on Amazon are running a little low at the time of writing, so it may be best to get your order in earlier, rather than later.
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