Best Inventions of 2002

A Foam-Rubber microphone, a stealth surfboard, a genetically modified tomato — among this year's crop of fresh ideas, here are some of our favorites

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Trikke Scooter

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Inventor: Trikke Tech

Why settle for two-wheeled scooters when you can have three? The Trikke may look a little silly, with its oversized polyurethane wheels and its odd, swiveling action. But it's a serious scooter, made of aircraft-grade aluminum (at the same Chinese factory that manufactures the popular Razor scooter), and it offers exceptional stability and dependable, handlebar-mounted brakes. Trikkes are a surprise hit in Hollywood, where Jennifer Aniston, Timothy Hutton and David Spade have all been spotted riding on them.

Availability: Now, $200 to $300
To Learn More: trikke.com

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