At Free Oakland UP, money is no object and you never know what you’ll find.
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Workwear as regular clothing is now a thing.
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A look into the many kitschy, tacky, and just plain weird water fountains on Wayfair.
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Creepy, weird, and unusual toys for Halloween that you probably shouldn't give to any kids.
No VCR? No problem. Analog videos are making a comeback, just not as you remember them.
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Big-box stores are fooling us into buying visually enhanced plants. Why do we fall for it?
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Creative uses for ashes abound as people increasingly seek personalized memorials for their loved ones.
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An ’80s icon is back, but instead of living on a canvas, you’ll find his work on sweatshirts and tees.
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Why beauty fans around the world are shelling out money for used makeup products.
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Shop as if you lived 100 years ago from companies that have been around for more than a century.
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An eagle-eyed shopper found vintage beads that look like the virus particles. File this under weird ways to commemorate a global crisis.
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Abilify treats depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, but it can also lead to compulsive gambling, shopping, eating, and sex.
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How a punk-rock musician — with help from the filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky — created a tarot deck that’s all about Black Power.
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That’s the thinking behind a start-up’s controversial new product, which cost $80 a box.
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Belle de Nuit’s bespoke and risqué lingerie promotes inclusive sizing — and respect for sex workers.
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From Jim Henson muppets to shrunken heads, an enterprising Alabama business sells the items people forget and leave behind while traveling.
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Artist Meegan Barnes crafts voluptuous ceramic booties that double as planters and statues. Ass worship meets interior design.
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The cocktail glasses at your favorite Polynesian-themed bar were probably made by a tiny Southern California tiki mug manufacturer called Tiki Farm.
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