Best Inventions 2005: On The Move

Tunnel Vision
Inventor: Fascinations
Availability: Now, $20, plus $3 for 25 live ants
To Learn More: fascinations.com
Want a low-maintenance pet that won't scratch, shed or sleep all day? AntWorks is a new kind of ant farm that replaces dirt or sand with a clear, seaweed-based gel that is packed with all the tasty sugar, water and nutrients that ants need to survive. Just pop in some ants, close the lid, and watch the insects start tunneling through the blue-tinted goop. A magnifying glass, included, lets...

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