I didn't include the cigarette machines because they are rare; I included them because of two stories on how Japan is enforcing age limits with new technology.
I've made a jeans quilt before, but the pieces were much bigger than 4" squares. I've also made a cat scratching post, and back in the 70s I made myself a full-length coat from several pairs of bellbottoms.
http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/19/comics-about-china-e.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thumbscrew
Although a mammogram device is about the same, as Jan points out.
http://www.slate.com/id/2193827/