Power Flower, this is not a misprint…

 

 
 

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 Power FlowerCan a lamp change the way you live? This elegant flower-shaped light harbors an eco-friendly secret: it monitors the overall energy usage in your household. When it senses that power consumption is low, it rewards you by blooming - its metal petals unfold attractively. If you start draining too much electricity, it closes up again. The flower lamp was created by a Swedish consortium called Static! that explores ways of using design to increase energy awareness and promote greener lifestyles. Inventor: Static!Availability: Not for saleTo learn more, see www.tii.se/static.

 EDITOR: I don’t know how I missed this one.   Voted one of the best gadgets of 2006. This is a great play on words.  Power Flower. Flower Power…get it. Got it. But apparently you cannot get it, because it is not for sale.  Interesting though.