Do you know how big your carbon footprint? We endlessly get apocalyptic tales of global warming shoved down our throats. Now you can put it down there literally too with this Global Warming mug. The heat of your tea or coffee causes the world’s land mass to turn blue from flooding. Sit back and ponder the world’s demise as you knock back a brew, or cackle like some megalomanic James Bond style villain.
£6.95 from Iwoot.com
For many of us, the periodic table is something we had to endure for a few years at school and have never had to think about it since, except for when trying to answer a question whilst watching Mastermind. But there are those amongst us - let’s call them geeks - who may have a fascination with the periodic table. If you are one, or know one, this mug which displays the full periodic table from Heals could make a great addition to the kitchen cupboard.
Other likely candidates for this mug include science teachers and indeed, GCSE pupils! It’s available for £6.50 from Heal’s.