A custom <select> control using JavaScript
In this experiment, I created a completely customisable JavaScript-based alternative to the notoriously difficult-to-style <select> form control. It works by hiding the original select element, and when the user clicks on an option, the original control is automatically updated. This means that it also degrades nicely with JavaScript off, as the old select is simply not replaced and continues to be usable. It even works in IE6!