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Weird Commerce: Fan Hands, Amplifying Hand Clapping One Pair At A Time
December 05, 2016

As the children’s song says, “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.” And that’s what one Syracuse, NY company is loudly encouraging sports fans to do with its patented gloves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Weird Commerce: Grateful Glass, Remembering Loved Ones Artfully
November 28, 2016

Nearly 50 percent of Americans who die in 2017 will have opted for a cremation. That’s a far cry from the 3.6 percent of people who chose the service in 1958. In fact, the number of cremations are expected to surpass traditional burials before 2020....

Weird Commerce Black Friday Gift Guide
November 25, 2016

Today is the frenetic chaos that is Black Friday. Amid the rush, there are some quirky and surprising things that are overlooked or forgotten. Turns out Walmart sells 10 times as many pajamas as TVs. Amazon sells up to 320 products … per second. And...

Weird Commerce: Throx, The Battle Against The Sock Monster
November 21, 2016

It’s the law of the universe: Throw a pair of socks in the dryer, and only one comes out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Weird Commerce: DNA11, Uniquely Personal Artistic Portraits From Chromosomes
November 14, 2016

Greatness may come from within — and so does personal, unique artwork. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Weird Commerce: Sticky Notes, For Those Lightbulbs In The Shower
November 07, 2016

Despite the dangerous irony, many lightbulbs go off in the shower. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Weird Commerce: Jellyfish Pets
October 31, 2016

When your kid whines for a pet cat or dog, you may consider a more unique idea: an Aurelia aurita jellyfish. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Weird Commerce: Skulls Unlimited, A Living Company From Animal Remains
October 24, 2016

Coyote, bobcat, armadillo and … human skulls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

Weird Commerce: MUFON, Investigating UFOs Since 1969
October 17, 2016

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