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USB -- Feel the Steam

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Just when you thought it wasn't possible to further abuse the USB standard, along comes something so incredibly stupid that it just might become the next nerd rendition of Tickle Me Elmo. It's the Paulownia! a 30ml per hour steam pumping humidifier capable of wetting even the dryest eyes. Obviously no all night coding/gaming session should be without it. However, there is one danger, according to the manufacturer:

In order for the fog not to hit to the personal computer and the like directly with wind direction, 10cm separating, please use.

Right. Don't point the humidifier at the sensitive electronics. Check.