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Globe-trotting is fabulous but jet lag is such a drag. Short of pharmaceutical assistance, downing a couple of double espressos upon arrival is a time-honoured approach to combatting time zone-induced exhaustion. But all that coffee can make even the most seasoned puddle-jumper not only jittery but with burning with acid indigestion. Not a nice way to start a holiday. Thanks to the folks at Think Geek, there is a solution: Shower Shock caffeinated soap. At $6.99, about the same price you'd pay for a coffee in London or Rome, each bar lasts for approximately 12 showers, serving up 200 milligrams of caffeine with a good lather and rinse. Instead of being delivered through the stomach like your morning cuppa joe, Shower Shock's dose is absorbed through the skin. The 100 per cent vegetable-based glycerine soap does not contain harsh ingredients and is scented with peppermint oil. Order it at www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/accessories.