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Article created by: Giedrė Vaičiulaitytė

There’s basically a life hack for most everyday problems. However, you can always improve on a “perfect” thing. We’re not talking about major upgrades. Instead, small details go a long way in improving the experience. Like, who could ever have thought that we need a vending machine equipped with fresh farm eggs, a color-chart sticker on avocado ripeness, or an exit ramp for frogs getting out of the pool?

Below, we have put together a list of creative life solutions to problems you most likely encountered… This whole list is full of genius ideas that’ll make your life easier in no time! Keep on scrolling to take a look, and don't forget to vote for your favorite smart solutions. (h/t)

#1

Beijing Subway Allows Riders To Pay With Plastic Bottles

Person using a bottle recycling machine, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems in a public space.

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    My Son's Homework Has A Barcode That When Scanned Takes Him To An Instructional Youtube Video Posted By His Teacher Related To The Lesson

    Handwritten math worksheet with fractions, decimals, and problem-solving exercises illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #3

    This Chair Has A Purse/Bag Holder

    Green handbag hanging on chair back in a tiled floor setting showing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    This Store Lets Customers Choose Whether They Want To Be Bothered By The Staff

    Stacked shopping baskets with separate signs for those who can shop independently and those needing help, showcasing everyday solutions.

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    #5

    My Avocado Has A Color Chart On The Sticker, So You Know When It's Ripe

    Hand holding an avocado with a ripeness indicator label showing not ripe, firm ripe, and soft ripe for everyday solutions.

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    #6

    My Local Dentist Has A Ceiling "Where's Wally?" To Keep Patients Entertained During Appointments

    Dentist working in a clinic with a colorful ceiling panel showing a genius solution to everyday problems.

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    Open And Close Sign Board

    Mechanical gears forming the word close, illustrating creative and genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    This Store Has A Winter Simulator For Testing Out Winter Clothing

    Indoor winter simulator booth in store allowing customers to test outerwear in freezing conditions as a genius solution to everyday problems.

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    #9

    Rotating Bench Keeps The Seat Dry After Rain

    Innovative bench design with built-in rotation mechanism offering genius solutions to everyday problems in public seating.

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    #10

    This Bin That Lets You Vote For Things With Cigarette Butts In Edinburgh

    Street cigarette b**t disposal bin with sections labeled with a clever sign, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    This Elevator Has Buttons You Can Press With Your Feet If Your Hands Are Full

    Metal wall with numbered buttons and a yellow pallet jack wheel on a diamond plate floor showing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    This Library Has Dozens Of Different Cake Pans To Borrow

    Metal molds organized in labeled compartments on shelves, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems storage ideas.

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    #13

    Pet Relief Station At The Airport

    Indoor pet relief area with artificial grass and a red fire hydrant as a genius solution to everyday problems.

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    #14

    This First Grade Classroom Has Desks With Pedals So Kids Can Move While Learning

    Child using a classroom desk with built-in pedal for movement, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    This Car Won't Let Me Listen To Music Unless I Put My Seatbelt On

    Car dashboard display showing a safety reminder to buckle up to unmute audio, a genius solution to everyday problems.

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    This Drinking Fountain Has A Catch For Dogs

    Green outdoor water fountain designed for easy access, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems in public spaces.

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    #17

    This Highlighter Has A Clear Part To Show You What You're Highlighting

    Yellow highlighter marking text on a printed page, demonstrating genius solutions to everyday problems concept.

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    #18

    My Friend Has An Exit Ramp For Frogs To Get Out Of His Pool

    Person sitting by pool using a genius solution pool skimmer device to clean water effortlessly.

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    This Toilet Paper Has A Smaller Roll Inside That You Can Take On The Go

    Hand holding a colorful lint roller replacing the empty core of a toilet paper roll, genius everyday problem solution.

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    #20

    This Tie Is Made With A Microfiber Lining So You Can Clean Your Phone Screen

    Purple striped tie with microfiber lining designed as a genius solution for cleaning mobile devices easily.

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    #21

    This Bikers Jacket Has Signal And Brake Lights

    Motorcyclist wearing jacket with built-in LED turn signals as a genius solution to everyday problems on the road.

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    #22

    This Vending Machine Gives Your Money Back If Your Item Does Not Drop

    Vending machine with a sure-vend system offering a refund if product gets stuck after multiple spiral turns.

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    #23

    This Sign Moves The "N" When They Are Closed

    Reflection of three people on a glass door with a wooden sign saying nope, illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #24

    This School Has Skateboard Parking

    Skateboard locked securely on a spiral bike rack showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #25

    This Japanese Toilet Has A Privacy Button Which Plays Music So No One Can Hear You Use The Toilet

    Control panel with multiple buttons for bidet functions, showcasing genius solutions to everyday bathroom problems.

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    #26

    This Coffee Shop Uses Frozen Coffee Cubes For Iced Coffee

    Hand holding a plastic cup with frozen coffee cubes and a lid, demonstrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #27

    Rental Car In Ireland Has Dashboard Sticker That Reflects In The Windshield To Remind You What Side Of The Road To Drive On

    Car dashboard with a hidden parking sensor solution shown on the windshield glass to avoid everyday problems.

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    #28

    This Restaurant Sells Fries In Paper Cones - And The Tables Have Diamond Shaped Holes That Hold The Cones

    Hand holding a cone-shaped container with fries, demonstrating a genius solution to everyday problems on a red table.

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    #29

    This Picnic Table Has Seating For Adults, A High Chair And A Kids Table All In One

    Blue curved outdoor picnic table with attached benches on concrete, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #30

    In Seoul, The Gas Pumps Hang From The Roof, So It Doesn’t Matter Which Side Your Patrol Cap Is

    Car at Hyundai Oilbank station with attendant, illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems for convenience.

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    #31

    This Supermarket Has A Place To Put Stuff If You Change Your Mind

    Store aisle with a metal rack and sign offering a genius solution for organizing items and everyday problems in shopping.

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    This Toilet At A Dutch Supermarket Lets You Test The Brands Of Toilet Paper They Sell

    Toilet paper testing display in a restroom showing multiple rolls for everyday problem solutions.

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    #33

    This ATM Lets You Pick What Bills You Want

    ATM screen showing options to select multiple bill denominations as a genius solution to everyday money withdrawal problems

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    #34

    This Shower Has A Thermometer For The Water

    Wet shower faucet handle with temperature gauge in bathroom showing practical genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    This Thrash Can Has A Bottle Rack So People Don't Have To Dig Through The Garbage To Find Some Bottles And Cans

    Black trash can with attached yellow bottle holder solving everyday problems in public spaces efficiently.

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    #36

    A Hotel Offers Makeup Towels That Won’t Show All The Smudges

    Stacked white towels neatly arranged on a metal rack, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems in bathroom organization.

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    #37

    This Dressing Room Lets You Control What Type Of Light Is In The Room

    Modern black control panel with blue LED lights for evening, office, and outdoor settings, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #38

    This Restaurant Labels Their Brownies Based On What Part Of The Pan It Was Baked On

    Brownies wrapped with color-coded dots to indicate corner, center, and edge pieces for easy sorting solution.

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    #39

    My Supermarket Lets You Have A Snack While You Shop For A 25 Cent Deposit

    Display of fresh fruits in wooden crates promoting healthy snacks as a genius solution to everyday problems and healthy eating.

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    #40

    Preschool In Japan Collects Rainwater Into Puddles For Kids To Play In

    Modern school courtyard with natural light, children learning and playing, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #41

    At This Restaurant You Can Buy A Six Pack For The Kitchen Crew

    Illustration of a six-pack of beer cans on a menu, showcasing a genius solution to everyday problems.

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    #42

    My Hotel Phone Has A Number For Bedtime Stories

    Vintage rotary phone with bright orange buttons demonstrating genius solutions to everyday problems on a wooden surface.

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    #43

    My College Has A Vending Machine For Violin Strings And Woodwind Reeds

    Vending machine stocked with music accessories offering genius solutions to everyday problems for musicians.

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    #44

    A Local Bar Has An Area Where You Can Rent A Locker To Store Your Phone While It Charges

    Lockers with charging cables inside each compartment showing a genius solution to everyday problems with device charging storage.

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    #45

    This Cafe Has A Credit Card Tip Jar

    Blue DipJar device for cashless tipping, showing digital dollar amount and encouraging card dips for everyday solutions.

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    #46

    This Japanese Pack Of Gum Comes With A Set Of Post-It-Note-Like Papers To Throw Gum Away In

    Hand holding folded gum wrapper with colorful packaging in the background illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #47

    This Pen Says How Many Pages It Has Left

    Black pen with a colorful ink level indicator on a wooden surface showing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    This Coffee Shop Shows The Differences Between Coffee Drink Types

    Coffee menu board showing different drinks with ingredients listed, illustrating genius solutions for everyday problems at a café.

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    #49

    This Notebook Has A Hole Cut In The Paper For Your Pen

    Organized notebook with sticky notes, colored tabs, and pen, showcasing genius solutions for everyday problems and productivity.

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    #50

    This Flash Drive Has A Capacity Meter

    White Lexar USB 3.0 flash drive with 64GB storage placed on lined notebook paper for everyday problem solutions.

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    #51

    This Mango Has A Sticker Which Tells You What Colour The Best Tasting Level Of Ripeness Is

    Close-up of mango with fruit label, illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems with food identification.

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    #52

    This Grocery Cart Lets You Push Around Special Needs Adults Instead Of Children

    Child safety shopping cart with harness and special needs accessibility, a genius solution to everyday problems in stores

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    #53

    One Way To Stop Litter On Campus

    Outdoor basketball hoop combined with trash can as a genius solution to everyday problems in public spaces.

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    #54

    This Store Has A "Test Ramp" So You Can Try Out Your Safety Boots On Different Surfaces

    Shoe store test ramp with different surfaces for demonstrating shoe comfort and durability solutions.

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    #55

    My School Put Colored Bricks In The Shape Of The Handicap Logo Instead Of Painting It

    Handicapped parking spaces with blue painted symbols in a brick-paved lot showing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #56

    Local Farmer Has A Vending Machine In A Mall

    Farm vending machine with compartments stocked with fresh produce and goods, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #57

    This Urinal Allows You To Flush With Your Feet

    Urinal with a blue splash guard and pedal flush system, illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems in restrooms.

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    #58

    This Guy On Plane Folded His Newspaper To Make A Phone Holder

    Passenger on a plane using a DIY phone holder attached to the seatback, demonstrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #59

    This Place Has A Separate Blue Alarm For Medical Emergencies

    Two emergency alarm pull stations labeled medical and fire, demonstrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    This McDonalds Has A Walk-Through

    Man walking on urban sidewalk by fast food restaurant window illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #61

    Sewing Kit That Comes With The Needles Prethreaded

    Compact sewing kit with needles, threads, buttons, and a safety pin, a genius solution to everyday problems on the go.

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    #62

    This Auto Shop Knows You Steal Their Pens, But Offers A Discount On An Oil Change If You Return Them

    Hand holding a yellow pen offering $5 off oil change as a genius solution to everyday problems.

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    #63

    This Bathroom Has A Touchless Door Control

    Touchless wave to open sensor on wall, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems with smart technology.

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    #64

    This Bathroom Has A Button That You Can Press If You Run Out Of Toilet Paper

    Red button on bathroom wall next to a sign showing a toilet paper roll and hinting at genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #65

    This Rest Stop Has A Vending Machine For Dogs

    Pet treats vending machine with keypad and digital display, offering a genius solution to everyday problems.

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    #66

    This Bar Top Has A Refrigerated Well In It To Keep Your Drink Cold

    Glass of beer on a bar counter with condensation marks, illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems with drinks.

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    #67

    In Tokyo, Sidewalks Have Paths For The Blind

    Yellow tactile paving guidance system on sidewalk as genius solutions to everyday problems for improved accessibility.

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    This Plastic Spoon Has A Built-In Toothpick

    Hand holding a white spoon with an integrated needle holder, demonstrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    My Asian 'Pringles' Has A Tab To Lift The Chips Up So You Don't Have To Put Your Hand Inside The Tube

    Potato chips container with a plastic clip holding the lid open, demonstrating a genius solution to everyday problems.

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    #70

    This Box Of Limes Recommends A Different Way Of Cutting Fruit

    Cardboard box showing genius solutions for slicing fruit to get the most juice as an everyday problem hack.

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    #71

    The Bathroom In This Restaurant Has A Mouthwash Dispenser

    Wall-mounted mouthwash dispenser with disposable cups, hand sanitizer, and paper towel holder as genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    Heated Panel Behind The Bathroom Mirror To Stop It From Steaming Up After A Shower

    Modern bathroom interior with sleek design highlighting genius solutions to everyday problems and organizing space efficiently.

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    #73

    This Coconut Has A Pull Top

    Hand holding a fresh organic drinking coconut wrapped in plastic in a grocery store, showcasing genius everyday solutions.

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    #74

    This Gas Station Sign Also Tells You The Current Price Of Coffee

    Gas station price sign showing unleaded, diesel, and coffee prices at night, illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #75

    This Kleenex Has A 'Low Tissue' Indicator. Different Colored Tissues When You Approach The Bottom Of The Box

    Two tissue boxes side by side with tissues pulled out, illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems in a practical setting.

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    This USB Cord Spells Top In Braille

    Micro USB cable with braille markings for easy identification, a genius solution to everyday problems.

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    This Microwave Has A Pull Out Drawer

    Microwave drawer in a modern kitchen showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems with convenient access to food.

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    #78

    This Delivery Has A Feature That Lets You Know If It's Been Tipped Upside Down

    TiltWatch XTR device on fragile package label warns to keep upright, showing genius solutions to everyday problems with shipment safety.

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    #79

    New Huge Dates Stamped On The Milks In The Store

    Milk cartons with red caps and price tags on a grocery shelf illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    This Bottle Of Orange Juice Lets You See How Many Glasses Are Left Inside

    Carton with fill level indicator showing juice amount, a genius solution to everyday problems for easy use.

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    #81

    Paper USB

    Blue paper tab designed as a plug and play USB key demonstrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #82

    This Microwave Has A Button To Turn Off The Sound, So It Doesn't Beep When Your Food Is Done

    Microwave control panel with buttons for power level, kitchen timer, and add 30 seconds as a genius solution to everyday problems.

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    #83

    This Washing Machine That Lets You Specify What Food Stain You Need To Clean Out Of Your Clothes

    Washing machine settings panel showcasing unique options like tomatoes and red wine for genius everyday problem solutions.

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    #84

    This Bag Has The Corners Cut Out So That The Pizza Sits Flat

    Plastic bag used as an ingenious solution to carry a pizza box hands-free in a kitchen setting showing everyday problems.

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    #85

    This Hospital Has A Flower Vending Machine

    Flower vending machine offering bouquets 24-hour, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems with easy access and payment.

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    #86

    This Coke Bottle Is Made Out Of Ice

    Hand holding a frozen soda bottle with ice inside, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems concept.

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    #87

    This Theater Has A Popcorn Bucket With A Lid On It To Use While Shaking It To Coat It And To Use As A Bowl

    Popcorn bucket with a clear plastic lid used as a genius solution for storing and serving snack food at home.

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    This Coffee Cup Lid Has A Space For Your Nose

    Hand holding a black plastic coffee cup lid, showcasing a simple genius solution to everyday problems in design.

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    #89

    Door With Normal And Foot Height Wheelchair Door Buttons

    Intercom system and accessibility buttons installed outside a building showing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #90

    My Microwave Can Be Opened From Both Sides

    Microwave door fixed at an angle using a genius solution to everyday problems for easy access and safety.

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    #91

    This School Installs Spacers To Fill The Spaces Around The Bathroom Stall Doors

    Bathroom stall door with a unique locking mechanism showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems and clever design ideas.

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    #92

    Magic Mirror Lets You Try On Fully Interactive Virtual Clothes

    Woman in blue bikini using a virtual fitting mirror showing dress options for genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    This Wallet Lets You Swipe Through Your Cards

    Slim black cardholder with multiple cards and a pack of gum, showcasing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #94

    This Canadian Remote Control Has A Hockey Button

    Samsung remote control held in hand showcasing buttons and features for genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #95

    This Cake Knife Has A Storage In The Grip For Matches

    White plastic spatula with a compartment holding three pink-tipped cotton swabs, illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #96

    A Bread Clip Doubles As Button Repair

    Close-up of hands using a genius solution to fix a broken button on beige pants, demonstrating everyday problem-solving hacks.

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    #97

    My Barber Has A Hair Pick With Leveler On It

    White plastic comb with built-in level beside clipper guards and a can, showing genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #98

    The Photocopier In Work Has A Web-Browser

    Multifunction printer screen displaying web browser with Reddit homepage, illustrating genius solutions to everyday problems.

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    #99

    This Bathroom Mirror Has A TV In It So You Don't Miss Anything

    Bathroom mirror with a hidden projection screen showing sports stats, a genius solution to everyday problems in small spaces.

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