This regal cabinet was built in the 19th century, but it holds some surprisingly advanced secrets. Hidden behind nearly every surface is another compartment, drawer, tool, or other delight.

The Berlin Secretary Cabinet is a marvel of European furniture making. It was built by the legendary Abraham and David Roentgen, master cabinetmakers of the late 1700s to early 1800s, and owned by King Frederick William II.

Its size alone would make the cabinet remarkable, but the fact that it is positively stuffed with complex mechanical devices and hidden functions makes it a treasure. It is filled with so many tricks and secrets that it seems more like a giant puzzle than a piece of furniture.

Topped off with a chiming clock, the Belin Secretary Cabinet is incredibly ornate. Its marquetry panels are complemented by the decorative hardware, much of which also functions as triggers to reveal the hidden compartments.

Building something of this size, scope, and complexity would be a feat even today with modern technology and power tools. But the father and son Roentgen team made this marvel completely by hand.

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Spy gadgets have come a long way in recent years thanks to shrinking technology. This little camera manages to look like an innocent car remote, but it is actually a powerhouse of covert technology that makes it possible to capture whatever is going on around you.

The device features motion-activated recording, infrared night vision, and the ability to take pictures, video and audio recordings. And unless you really hunt for hints that it isn’t a car remote, it is difficult to discern the tiny camera’s true nature. Even the buttons look like regular car key buttons.

Because every spy needs plenty of space for their evidence, the Spy Cam Car Key comes with 8 GB of built-in memory. The battery recharges via USB, which is also how the data is transferred off of the $60 device. If you carry it on your key ring just like a car remote, you can always be prepared to run an impromptu surveillance operation.

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Any international man of mystery should have a few tricks up his sleeve – or, in this case, on his sleeve. The Uncuff Links from Sparrows are designed to look and work just like a regular pair of cufflinks, but they are hiding a rather surprising function inside: a secret handcuff key.

Obviously, the manufacturer does not recommend using the secret key in the case of your arrest, since that could get you into some serious legal trouble. But for anyone who finds themselves too often in non-police handcuffs with no key, the Uncuff Links could be a lifesaver.

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