With the coronavirus pandemic tanking markets and hammering stocks, wise investors should consider putting their remaining funds in this charming unicorn piggy bank [Amazon], equipped with a 1.5 inch coin slot at the top and a firm but easily-removable stopper underneath.

Measuring 6.75 x 4 x 3.5 inches, the unicorn can hold about three dollars in pennies and far more in other denominations, allowing thrifty kids to ride out the apocalypse with plenty of cash for candy, comics and .223 Remington/5.56 NATO ammunition.

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Behold! The Pushineenicorn [Amazon], product of a union betwixt pusheen and unicorn.

PUSHEEN + UNICORN = PUSHEENICORN: This 13" plush brings the bright and beautiful Pusheenicorn to life! Features a colorful rainbow mane and tail as well as a sparkly unicorn horn. SOFT & HUGGABLE: Made from a soft, huggable material

The sound of his tiny squeaking mews! Read the rest

These Rainbow Unicorn Foil Balloons are 32 inches long, ship uninflated as pairs, and we are promised that the "pretty design is on both sides". Finally. Read the rest

Unicorn poop [Amazon] appears to be pastel-colored gourmet marshmallow chunks flavored with strawberry, lime, lemon and orange, guaranteed to be gluten- and nut-free. But don't let that put you off: I'm sure they're delicious.

Proudly ★ MADE IN THE USA ★ – Guaranteed to be the safest, tastiest, freshest, fluffiest Poop in town! Beware! ..other brands may come from China.

Other brands? Just how many brands of unicorn poop can the market support? Read the rest

"Dookie" stars in what was described previously here as "the greatest viral ad in TV history": that being the one for the Squatty Potty, a lavatorial aid that should require no reintroduction. The adorable, weird, cloying, slightly nasty unicorn character can now be yours for $15 at Amazon, but the site warns that it's not likely to arrive before Christmas. (The Squatty Potty itself will, though, if you order it today) Read the rest

Kikkerland's unicorn corkscrew (Amazon) is clever, inexpensive and perfect for evenings in the presidency of Donald Trump, when chasers are much in-demand.

Corkscrew acts as unicorn hornMaterial: Stainless steel corkscrew, beechwood baseMakes a great gift for any wine loverPortable for any party, camping trip, or wine night at homeMeasures approximately 4 by 3.5-inch

I ordered one but haven't received it, yet; it looks kinda flimsy to me, retired bartender that I am. Though I wouldn't want to depend on it in a crisis, then, I'm eager to see how it looks after a few years of red-wine residue accumulates around the base of the horn. Read the rest

Tom Fletcher (of McFly music fame) shared this video of his then infant son, Buzz Fletcher, seeing dandelions flowers for the first time in his new little life. Read the rest

According to the product description at Amazon, these fluorescent unicorn stickers will apply to any flat surface, can be removed and replaced, and "need to absorb light in daytime" if they are to glow in darkness. So be warned: just as fans left on at night slowly remove all the oxygen from the air, throttling the life from young and old alike, too many unicorns may result in Dyatlov-like irradiated corpses strewn around the bedroom.

Each unicorn is 7cm x 10cm and you get 10 for $6.15. Read the rest

They don't come as a set, sadly, but these unicorn-shaped power banks are offered in white and black for $15 each. About three inches wide and one deep, they've got good reviews from buyers, so aren't doomed to become paperweights after the second recharge cycle.

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Andrew Huang created a MIDI unicorn: a short musical piece that appears as a unicorn when represented in linear musical notation. You can download the MIDI file itself. Read the rest

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Welcome to Kitten Academy, hosts of a livestream featuring "kittens learning to cat".

"If there is nothing going on, you can rewind the stream up to 4 hours to see action," the description promises. But the kittens are out in full force this morning.

Brief FAQ: - We are kitten fosters, trying to help rescued cats get adopted by loving homes. - We're in Illinois, USA. - Yes, it's really live 24/7... forever. - We turn off the lights at night, but we have good night-vision set up. For the cats, it seems dark. - We don't get paid for this -- we pay for this. - This stream began on April 20th, 2016. YouTube's time is incorrect. - ADOPTION: Kittens may be adopted through Animal Outreach Society of McHenry

There is a "cheat sheet" to help ID specific kittens. GIFs and other kittenalia are collected at @kitten_academy. Here's a nice video of the kittens sleeping:

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Squatty Potty is a $28 footstool that slides away under your toilet; you use it to bring your knees up to a squatting position while you poop, which makes pooping much, much easier. Read the rest

Lizzy writes from Austin's magnificent toy emporium Toy Joy:

Here at Toy Joy, April Fools Day smells like Unicorns! Specifically, Unicorn Farts! Not only is April 1 celebrated globally as a holiday of mischief, it also happens to be the best day for harvesting the rarest of poots: Unicorn Farts! Currently offered both in store at Toy Joy and at ToyJoy.com for the low price of $2.95, this enchanted product is sure to bring a smile to your prince or princess.

* 100% Organic Concentrated Unicorn Farts * Unique Addition to Most Fart Collections! * Important Ingredient for Magic Spells. * Handy Household Fragrance. * Delicious on Salads!

We anticipate a high demand for these rarest of odors, and recommend stocking up on this magical product. Unicorn Farts won't be around forever!

Please feel free to contact the wizarding team at Toy Joy for additional information on this product, or the harvesting process. Send all emails to questions@toyjoy.com.

Unicorns from the Grande Rio samba school participate in the second night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, February 21, 2012. Photo: Nacho Doce with Reuters. Read the rest