Lava lamps can take you back to a time when the world was a more psychedelic place, the infamous 60's. They were invented by an Englishman, sold to an American and became an international craze. The original lava lamps had "lava" made from wax and oil that was heated up by the light bulb sitting at the base of the lamp. This caused the wax to melt and change shape, giving it that psychedelic feel. The glitter lava lamp features hundreds of glittery shapes that might not light up a room, but gives it an ambiance unmatched by traditional lamps. This lamp has an added bonus of being USB powered making it an unexpected desk accessory. So if you're sitting at your cubicle, feel free to ask your boss to come in and "chill".