Instructables user Ed Lewis turned an old Nintendo Entertainment System into an external USB port and an NES game cartridge into an 8 gigabyte flash drive. The unit only features one USB port, to which the modified game cart connects. Anyone who has ever opened up an old NES cartridge knows that the internal makeup is simple, which is why Lewis was able to easily remove the game's board and replace it with a flash drive. He modified the actual console by cutting a hole in the middle of the cartridge connector big enough for the flash drive to fit into, then cut another hole at the back of the console for the USB cable. All in all, Lewis created a hilariously unportable, portable USB hub and flash drive.

Here's why this is so cute: because it's akin to tying a string around your finger to remember something. Except in this case, 2GB worth of somethings. The Memoring is actually a USB drive that can be worn as a ring. And I'd make a joke about that coming in "handy," but that would be incredibly cheap and predictable. (Gung via GeekSugar)

The evangelical cult "Paz do Senhor Amado" ("Peace of the beloved Lord") in the interior of Brazil forbids its followers to use any USB technology by contending that it uses a symbol that shows sympathy for the devil. According to its founder, the "Apostle" Welder Saldanha says that this is just another symbol of Satan, which is always present in all Christian homes. "The symbol of that name (a name which he doesn't even like to pronounce) is a trident, which is used to torture souls that go to hell. Use only a symbol of those shows that all users of that vile technology are actually worshipers of Satan" - explains the" Apostle". Measures were taken so that all the USB connections of his followers were exchanged for common connections and even the Bluetooth (sic), which according to Saldanha Welder is permitted, for "Blue was the color of the eyes of our savior Jesus Christ".

Dead Drops is the name of an ongoing project by artist and real-life cyberpunk Aram Bartholl, the aim of which is to create "an anonymous, offline, peer to peer file-sharing network in public space" using public USB flash drives embedded into public walls. Anyone can plug in and upload or download files. So far, there are already five locations set up in New York City.

A Japanese company called Thanko sells a USB charger board with 80 ports. Charge your phone, your camera, your Kindle, your friends' phones, cameras, and Kindles, plug in USB toasters and flashlights and other such sillinesses, and still have about 60 open USB ports left! From the website: (w/ Google Translate)

It sure surprised everyone! This port is also a whopping 80 USB ports are built'm Chajabodo. Mobile phones, digital cameras, audio players and so on. If you have a lot of digital devices that may be good news! 80 Being able to charge your digital devices, like a dream, does not? USB something that when viewed from the side port in a row, 80 terminals, with Quite powerful I feel like I kind of army soldiers.

In these troubled times when raising the bar is a necessity to getting that most coveted of jobs, you need something that sets you apart. Something that cries out "Original," while asking your potential employer "Just what great things can I expect from this new hire?" Maybe even get them wondering if you're over-qualified... Well, ok, you may not want that last part. No, my friend. What you want is the business card of the future. Something special that'll make a splash as soon as you sit down for that interview.

Yes, those are USB ports in that picture. No, it's not Photoshop. This exists. Or it will. Once approved for product safety. According to retailer FastMac, you could even install one yourself. Maybe.

"We will have an installation video available shortly so that you can see exactly what is involved and if this is something you feel comfortable doing on your own or if you will need assistance."