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My Local Library Has A "Library Of Things" For Residents To Borrow Useful Household Items Like Toolkits And Power Washers

My Local Library Has A "Library Of Things" For Residents To Borrow Useful Household Items Like Toolkits And Power Washers

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Board Pan, duh.
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS should be common practice. Libraries have become a community hub especially in our rural towns. Some have snowshoes, walking poles etc to borrow

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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like to have more backstory on something like this before making a proclamation that it should be a thing. I worked for an equipment rental company quite a while ago and we had all manner of people renting tools, and by that I mean some would use the equipment responsibly and return it not much worse for wear while others (granted, they were the minority) would use the equipment like the proverbial rented mule and didn't care what state they returned the equipment in and there was money involved in the sense of penalties for returning the equipment in bad shape. Outside the up front cost of building such a library, where is the actual library going to get the funds to maintain the equipment through time? Where are they going to get the funds to protect themselves from sue happy idiots that don't know how to use the equipment they're borrowing?

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CD King
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The town I live in has a tool borrowing system. You can borrow everything from a pipe wrench to a seed spreader to a power washer to a skill saw. You can get a yearly member for $20 or a day pass for $3. They also have a weekly "fix it" you can bring down your small appliance or house hold item and they will try and fix it for free. It is very popular since you may need a tool for a once off or you live in an apartment but still want to DIY.

María Hermida
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be able to do this you need a responsible community, where people look after things properly because other people have the right to use them, too. In my "city" it would be a disaster,. Tools and stuff would be out of order 99% of the time.

Ryan Edwards
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our library system in Martin County, Florida is incredible, especially considering the county is a relatively small-ish community. They have sewing and embroidery machines, glowforge laser printers, audio and video recording studio where you can make movies and record studio quality music, flight simulator training room/equipment, and more. Having been accustomed to the INCREDIBLE library system in large metropolitan Miami-Dade County, Florida ... I was gleefully shocked at the wonderfulness in Martin County.

Sue User
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would pay a nominal fee to rent such things. Last time i tried to rent s tool, home depot wanted 70% of the cost of the tool to rent for 8 hours.

LandAhoy
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If anybody chooses that option, then that just proves how often people will buy a tool to use only once. Meaning this would be very handy and save so much waste. Problem is, in less affluent areas, I'm sure there's a very high risk of theft. If you need to show photo ID to rent, and any theft will be reported to the police, then this should help a lot. Also brand them with the 'property of .... library' so they cannot be sold on.

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Black Rabbit
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So long as people are kind and responsible enough to return the things when they’re needed back..

Bookworm
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is awesome! More and more libraries are leaning into their role as community hubs. The one I used in college loaned out baking pans, mostly the kind of shaped cake pans you use once to make a Clifford cake for your kid's second birthday and then never need again. The library I work at now has free passes for a bunch of museums and attractions, including the extremely popular local zoo, and recently started loaning portable Wi-Fi units.

Jeremy Porter
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because who's going to BUY a power washer? You use it once every 5 years...

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    Australian Company Introduces Glow-In-The-Dark Highway Paint Technology

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    zak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now Earth can glow for aliens, just like the stars on the ceiling in my childhood bedroom.

    CascadedFalls
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a greeting call for the aliens to finally come down to Earth.

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    Xenon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is great for night time driving, especially in incllement weather.

    Kelly Scott
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know about other countries, but here in the US the lights now on a lot of vehicles are so bright they absolutely blind you when you see oncoming cars. I have pretty much quit driving at night because I "lose" the center line when these cars come past me, which is dangerous if you're going around a curve. And all of our roads except one are like roller coasters. What I'm trying to say with all that is, I wonder if those lines would be bright enough to see over the headlights of these newer vehicles.

    Gardener of Weeden
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering if it would be the same as the "reflectors' they put in the roads yrs ago - which now are broken/dirty? totally useless. When I HAVE to drive at night ( I also hate it) I have to look at the side of the road most of the time, to avoid the headlights. I once thought they had their highbeams on, so I tapped mine in request - well they put theirs on and I swear I heard aliens shout turn those lights down !

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    Firkin Dirkin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More plastic pollution! Uk roads have had "cats eyes"" - self cleaning, reflective studs set into the road. White in the middle,green between lanes and red for the edges. Brilliant for unlighted rural roads, rain etc. Invented 50 years ago and cheP to make and place.

    Huddo's sister
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have those in Australia too. This was tested in a town near mine, the theory being that it could mean less confusion for animals. No word yet whether it was a success or not.

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    Zephyr343
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love if they did that here. It is a great idea

    Robert T
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now if they could just mark the potholes.....

    CJ Vee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How long do they glow? In my experience glow-in-the-dark things fade pretty fast without a recharge

    Ken Beattie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently up to about 8 hours. It depends a bit on the amount of sunlight it had a chance to absorb during the day. So obviously during winter and cloudy days it's less effective. https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/victorian-road-work-goes-viral/news-story/55ec71de973c79add8d6ae1ff06a3809

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    Faith Hurst
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where I live they are reflective (CA). Very easy to see and not the plastic kind. I believe they contain glass beads. They also need to be repainted every year because snow plows are brutal.

    Amy T
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People tripping will love this.

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    First of all, there's lots of sketching. "From research, to concept, to refinement, to manufacturing, designing a product is an iterative process that can take years," Gwilt told Bored Panda in an earlier interview.

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    #3

    Dallas Love Field Airport Offers Free Feminine Hygiene Products

    Dallas Love Field Airport Offers Free Feminine Hygiene Products

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    Petra Schaap
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i had to google to make sure this was actually in Texas! Bonuspoints for Texas!

    Anya Beboop
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's crazy that so far I've only seen this in Dallas. One of the last places I thought I would see it.

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    a_smol_berry
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had these in my schools bathroom but then people were flushing them and sticking them everywhere so they had to stop. 💔 Now you’d have to go back to class and ask for a pass, we’re limited to two passes a day, and sometimes they won’t let you. :’)

    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stupid people just have to ruin everything don't they?

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    Scott Rackley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They put in a milk pumping privacy "pod" up at work the other day. There's an app on your phone that opens it so it insures privacy. I thought the idea and technology was pretty well put together.

    TruthoftheHeart
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please put one of these in each and every middle/high School. Too often girls deal with not having enough supplies or having a bleed out or something else embarrassing because they have no help or no one to turn to to get supplies. I grew up in a poor neighborhood and there were always girls needing loaned some so they weren't using toilet paper or cloth too.

    Chris D'Asta
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way I would expect this in Dallas. Nicest thing those fvcks have done for women in years. Or, possibly, ever. Hygiene products should be available without being overpriced and overtaxed. I say this predominately because after that statement I may sustain blows to my nose from morons at which time I may desperately need a tampon.

    intermezzono1
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    interesting you decide to insult literally the only place that does this

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    Gémeaux jumeaux
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cutest tampons and pads ever! Brava/o to the designer/s and innovators!

    Pride Bean️‍
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an amazing idea! We need this in schools bathrooms as well!

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    #4

    Today The Nurse Used An Infrared Vein Finder To Place An IV

    Today The Nurse Used An Infrared Vein Finder To Place An IV

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    Board Pan, duh.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would have been so great when they were trying to find a vein on my toddler. Poor thing ... this is genius if it works !

    tee-lena
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It does work! It's the only way for nurses to put an IV in my body. I'm disabled and my arms are shot.

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    sturmwesen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember to praise your nurses if they do it right in one go. My GP has one who manages to do it without me even noticing.

    Jill Rhodry
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had to take my daughter to the ED one night and they needed to draw blood - the nurse that came and coke bottle glasses and an eye facing outwards - small, wobbly kids veins run in the family (she was late teens) so we were concerned how'd it go - in and out, no issue, she didn't even feel it - best draw ever!

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    LittleWombat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've looked into buy one to own personally! I figure, my tiny veins are only going to get more tricky as I age. I may as well come ready to make life easier for all of us involved!!!

    Mistiekim
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes these are nice - they are not usually found in outpatient draw centers or used for simple blood draws though unless you are really a tough stick. I think they use them for IVs because it shows them the path of the vein. It needs to be able to support the fluids going into your body and a short little stunted vein won’t cut it.

    Matthews
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seeing that some fitness watches don’t, would these scanners work on a fully tattooed sleeve?

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    Gardener of Weeden
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope technology has improved, when they tried this with my husband during chemo, the nurses could not get it to assist them. They had an easier time without it.

    Jay Son
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That has been my wife's (she's a nurse) experience as well. She has them available, but prefers to do it without. Only if they really have to, is when they use them.

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    Rebelliousslug
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have to use these on my mom every time she goes to the hospital, which is a lot actually. Unfortunately, there are very few people trained to use them and limited machines so the wait is always ridiculous. Not to mention they jab her a few times first trying to find a vein without it. And when she was having her stat hemoglobin checks, the nurses didn’t have the option to wait for the vein finder, they HAD to get blood.

    les
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish they used this at my last blood test. my arm looked like a toddler had been playing darts on it and she still didn't get any blood.

    Anna roberts
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have had 29 surgeries in the last 20 yrs., and I am a very hard stick. The last surgery the anesthesiologist tried a couple of places, then said screw it, you've never had a problem so I am just going to throw a butterfly in your hand and I will push real slow, LOL

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    Peruvian Chick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, last week they used ultrasound on my mom and even tho they had to do it a couple of times

    Unnamed Hooman
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would have been helpful- when I was 9, they had a brand new nurse, fresh out of school put in my IV. They missed so many times, which is understandable, but I had a panic attack and hyperventilated. My hands were locked in fists, my head hurt from the breathing, I was crying which made it worse. I feel bad for the poor nurse who had to deal with that

    Pam Rix
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had that same experience as a child..as an adult I speak up and ask for someone else if it takes more than 2 times.

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    Tee Rat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is very cool. I had a nurse hit a nerve in my arm one time that had my neurologist freaking out. I'm figuring more for insurance reasons.

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    #5

    Traffic Light With Shining Pole

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    Peruvian Chick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes please !!! Sometimes sun glare makes it impossible to know the color of the light.

    Franc
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More light pollution. Put it closer to the ground, maybe on the road, like the rumble strips, so everyone also keeps the eyes on the road, instead of up-up-and-awayyyy!

    ShyWahine
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big thumbs up!!! Please let this catch on in the US!! Sheer genius!

    S. E. in Indiana
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really like this because there are times when you get behind a large vehicle and cannot see the light at the approaching intersection. This would allow you to see if it is still green or turning red.

    Tee Rat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The LED stop lights have a hazy covering that makes it difficult to see when they are hit with direct sunlight I'd love to see these light up poles here.

    Wyndmere
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No cop will let you off with a warning if you run that red light.

    Jeremy Porter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're so blind you can't see a traffic light, you shouldn't be driving.

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    "Each solution will be prototyped to analyse ergonomics and assembly, usually starting with rough card models, progressing to 3D prints, and then finally to full industrial tooling."

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    This Swing That Lets Parents Swing Together With Their Kids

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    Paul Aasajärv
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In fact, a completely ill-considered solution. When swinging, you MUST watch the child's neck! The parent must sit here with his back to the toddler, what's sweet about that? :(

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    Tee Rat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can still see the fire department showing up to remove a drunk person from the kid's swing.

    amzraccoon28
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally not for adults. Tried and failed. It's for toddlers and preschoolers to swing with infants together.

    Elin Sandman
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes they are, I used it with my toddler. How did you fail using this?

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    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought that was for older kids, so they can both be swung.

    Coffeetime2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw one of these recently at a park in CO and used it with my granddaughters; it was great!

    Jitka Polakova
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have this one on a local playground and I had a lot of fun with my daughter. Best design ever.

    Wyndmere
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it!!! I think my dog will fit in there. (Sorry, no kids yet.)

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    #7

    UK Supermarket Has A Tag You Can Add For Carts With Wonky Wheels

    UK Supermarket Has A Tag You Can Add For Carts With Wonky Wheels

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    CascadedFalls
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant solution! Kudos to that UK supermarket for introducing these tags. The amount of times I had a rickety shopping cart with it's loud screeching halts.

    BornToBeMild
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always hear Stephen Frys voice when u see sainsbury posters

    Julie S
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember Stephen Fry saying on QI how he loves Sainsbury's because it keeps the scum out of Waitrose.

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    ShyWahine
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's usually the cart I end of with... would be nice to have a warning tag 🙂

    Cee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me. That’s who needs these. Always my cart

    Beachbum
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this idea! Every time I shop I get the one one the wonky wheels!

    Narelle Hussy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i need one of those tags put on me 🤣

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    #8

    A Company Made A Pill Bottle With A Timer Showing When It Was Last Taken To Help People With Alzheimer's Or Any Other Thing

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    Scott Rackley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they give these to people with real OCD that take medication. I think I read that somewhere, off to research.

    Mark (it/urgh)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely they wouldn't need to? I have OCD and I take my meds at the exact same time every day. Its kind of a habit because I have OCD.

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    Kelley Vice
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ADHD here. I take a lot of meds every day and use just one of these. Just glancing at it tells me for sure whether I have already taken them or not.

    Joe Reaves
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have memory issues from chronic fatigue and it would be super helpful. Someone earlier said they take theirs at the same time so they know, but for me that makes it harder - am I remembering taking them today or yesterday because it's all the same? Am I just assuming I took them because I always do?

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    Hokuloa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is perfect for people who need to take heavy pain meds (like post surgical). Things can get awfully muddled (especially time and numbers) when one has been recovering with opioids for days…

    Pride Bean️‍
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a person with ADHD and autism this is so useful for my life and others.

    Gardener of Weeden
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recently purchased these. We are dealing with multiple hospice medications that need to be timed. I no longer have to do the mental math of when he took this medication or that one. These have really made our lives easier

    Id row
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are a great idea and I've looked into them, they're kind of pricey.

    Batwench
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Often people with dementia can’t tell the time so it’s not practical for this. A number of wards I have seen have clocks by the doors and the time it reads is the number thar you enter into the electronic key pad. They use this to stop the patients/residents from escaping.

    Gardener of Weeden
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not a clock, it is a timer to show when the last time you opened the bottle. so if the meds you are supposed to take every day, the timer should read 24hrs, if it is at anything less - you know you already took them.

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    Emma Goransdottir
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im sorry but I don't think this is for people with Alzheimer. Maybe early in the process 😐

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    #9

    A Sliding Chair To Help Disabled People Go Into The Sea

    A Sliding Chair To Help Disabled People Go Into The Sea

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    ShyWahine
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So happy more people can enjoy the beach and be immersed in the waves...

    GlassHalfWay
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Milwaukee we have a sidewalk built that goes down to the water on Lake Michigan at one of our beaches. They also lend out free wheelchairs that can be easily pushed on the sand.

    Sandy D
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That awesome! Milwaukee is my hometown. I love about an hour away now so haven't been to any Milwaukee beaches in years. I love that they did that! I'm assuming it's at Bradford Beach?

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    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is anyone else thinking it would be awesome to have someone push you really fast and then get launched in to the water? Please don't do that to your disabled friends though! They might not appreciate the ride. ;)

    Sergio Bicerra
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking this should be at 35 degree angle to ensure a high speed inmersion

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    Ryan Edwards
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, THAT is AWESOMELY brilliant. My disabled brother would want that to be spring loaded to go as fast as possible.

    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL, I was just thinking how awesome that would be to get launched in to the water. They could charge people for rides and use the money for upkeep. :)

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But you'll fly out into the WET! What is wrong with soft can-openers? Why do you do this willingly?

    Auntriarch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's because they can't lick themselves all over (and believe me, many of them have tried)

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    zak
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whether they want to or not! 😆 (I picture someone pushing it from the back, like a bobsled team lol)

    Ima Manimal
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ploosh…….I see a disaster waiting to happen

    Quarkbeast
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have images of "The Running Man" in my head.

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    #10

    My Hospital Has A Fake LED Window On Their Ceiling

    My Hospital Has A Fake LED Window On Their Ceiling

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    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this so much! All medical places could use calming things like this

    Mabelbabel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My local dentist surgery has a huge aerial photograph of the town and surrounding countryside on the ceiling. The dentist distracts children by asking them to look for their house, their schools, the local playground etc.

    Anya Beboop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When they have them they distract me too. That's a smart idea!

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    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i like it. Hospitals can be so extremely massive, not every room has a window.

    Tegan sophie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would of made the depressing hospital experience a much less stressful one to me

    Wren Hard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you customize it?! I'd prefer rain or clouds, like it always instantly improves my mood

    V Martinez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oohh I was thinking like a video playing of what it's like outside. As if it were live, but you can choose your setting. You like rain or clouds. Someone may want to see snowfall or something.

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    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always sunny in PHILLY. .

    GoldenDove
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the addition of the blossoming tree too! I wonder if it changes as the season changes.

    Marina M.
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would've really appreciated this when I was in the hospital for six weeks! Also: back in the 80s, my OB/GYN had a poster of Tom Selleck on the ceiling of every exam room. 😄

    Anxious&Bored Bear
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids' dentist used to have pictures above the dental chair. I thought I Spy or Waldo would be fun for the kids, but my eyesight isn't good enough to find anything!

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    Linziaj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My eye clinic has one with hot air balloons above and sky

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    #11

    This Playground Has A Sign So Hearing And Deaf Kids Could Play Together

    This Playground Has A Sign So Hearing And Deaf Kids Could Play Together

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    Mal lackey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sign language should be thought in schools. And it should be universal. I don't understand why English sign language is Different to American sign language. But if we all knew sign language there would never be a language barrier between any of us.

    just a lil zucchini potato
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok I get why it would be helpful to have just one sign language, but (I took a class on this) sign language evolved in different countries just like spoken language, separately from one another and before it was common to travel from place to place. Essentially, universal sign language faces similar issues to universal spoken language. It would be so nice to have just one spoken language, but which one? How are we going to make everyone suddenly switch? And what about all the history behind these languages that we'd be losing? On another note, I think teaching a country's sign language in school is a brilliant idea

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    Tata Connasse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the sign for "Love" looks like "Rock'n'Roll"... I like this.

    Bored Retsuko
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *smartass mode on* No, actually for the rock'n'roll (devil's horn) one to be correct, thumb has to stay folded in. ;-)

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    The Other Guest
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a great idea, but if they're going to do it they should do it right. The sign they show for "love" is actually "I love you." "Love" looks more like the "Wakanda forever" pose.

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this could easily be included in one of those stupid subjects where they try to teach kids abstract stuff instead of real life situations. I wouldn't harm kids to have less hours of "religion" ( a real subject in Spain) and some hours learning some sign language, or Braille, or learning how to help people in a wheelchair, etc. There are lots of activities that let you experience fist hand how people with disabilities feel and the difficulties they face every day. Most people learn to be more empathic when they experience how frustrating it is. However, not only kids need this. Adults need to be reminded every now and then, too. We tend to become too self-centred.

    Pride Bean️‍
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's absolutely amazing, we need this more.

    SUPASAAB
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saw this at the park yesterday. It's wonderful

    Roland Charron
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Peace" and "love" for the hippie kids.

    Jeremy Porter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many deaf kids are there even?

    Errrm..wot?
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been giving so much love at rock concerts then

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    #12

    A Park Bench That Can Fold Into A Table

    A Park Bench That Can Fold Into A Table

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    Chris D'Asta
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Until someone walks in and flips the table top up asking to join you instead of sitting with their back to you leaving you in peace. Why isn't the US more like Britain?

    Sandella
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there's a country the US should be more like, I wouldn't say it's the UK ha, we're doing an awful lot of stupid things these days!

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    Emo Nemo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey I HAD those as a kid…wonder where they went

    arthbach
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My children's school had benches like these in the cafeteria.

    Anna roberts
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And not locked down so not in the US.

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    #13

    This Bus Stop Is Facing The Other Way To Prevent People Being Splashed By Curb Water And Dirt

    This Bus Stop Is Facing The Other Way To Prevent People Being Splashed By Curb Water And Dirt

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    Regina George
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a lot of these in the uk

    Owen
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, my city if full of them. But I wish they'd face the seats towards the road. Otherwise you're constantly stretching your neck. And it being the UK, it might be a while until the bus turns up.

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    Becci
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are totally normal in UK

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this kind of posts for two reasons. 1. Because they show some people actually cares for other people's comfort and welfare and use their abilities and knowledge to make life easier for the rest of us. 2. Because they show that sometimes the solution to big problems is just a tiny change, and all you need is ingenuity. It's the same in many aspects of life, sometimes the solution is far simpler than we think; we just need a new perspective.

    MadOrca99
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one on the other side of the road faces the road

    Meowzers!
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The probably only had left facing shelters that day!

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    Arturo De la Rosa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now this I like, Simple, and if you think about it there is no reason for it to be the other way around. I'm sure is also more quiet

    Suck it Trebek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! Such a simple solution I can't believe this hasn't been used every where.

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    #14

    This Bridge's Fencing Has Holes In It For Cameras

    This Bridge's Fencing Has Holes In It For Cameras

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    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How long until the first phone falls in the water?

    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It already happened. The guy putting them in wanted to take a pic of his handyman work. Haha

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    Gémeaux jumeaux
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, wow, they're literally everywhere

    DarcyRose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never seen before. So, yeah, wow

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    Vero SM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks to people who cares about others

    Black Rabbit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be great. I love to take pictures and sometimes fencing just gets in the way.

    Lady Lestrange
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an avid traveler, I love this idea.

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think i spotted a hole in the fence already. And another one, and another, etc.

    Kelly Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just hate that the people who throw things from a bridge and can't seem to not goof around on them are the ones that make it necessary for the sides to be this high in the first place or for a complete cage over the bridge. Why are these idiots so prevalent these days? A hundred years ago, people knew how to walk over a bridge. Now people are so stupid, we need 10 foot sides on the bridges.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's less about litter and more about suicide prevention I'd think. Pretty sad that it's necessary though.

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    #15

    Ballot Bins In Manchester To Encourage People To Not Litter

    Ballot Bins In Manchester To Encourage People To Not Litter

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen it done with cigarette butts and football teams too

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if you don't want to vote for neither?

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have them in Bristol too, we vote between techno and drum n bass. Coz it's Bristol 😅

    Jeremy Porter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Barbie? NO! Saw another that had 'muffin' winning over 'barm'

    Lady Lestrange
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it's sad that someone had to come up with this idea to prevent people from littering.

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is a shame that people need encouragement not to litter

    Mr.Li
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know someone who wouldnt use that and litter right in front of it....and that makes me wanna kick his sorry excuse of an äss und stuff him in this bin.

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    #16

    This Elevator Has Buttons For Your Feet, So You Don't Have To Touch The Buttons With Your Hands

    This Elevator Has Buttons For Your Feet, So You Don't Have To Touch The Buttons With Your Hands

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    Apple Jakes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids will be kicking the mess out of those

    Mal lackey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure they won't be in our local council high-rises. Only posh hotels and posh apartments will have these. 😁

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    Inella‍
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My thoughts exactly. My clumsy self would end up pushing all the buttons and stopping on every floor

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome for when you have both hands full of shopping. Almost essential since covid.

    Mistiekim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having your hands full of shopping bags or a box to mail and trying to touch the button is the worst. It’s like playing twister. This would be nice.

    Ivanka G
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Difficult for a lot of disabled people though. I have a few elderly relatives with walkers and one in an automatic wheelchair, this would be a challenge for them.

    Hodmi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The elevator has both the usual buttons and foot controls (you can see the bottom of the button panel in the top of the picture)

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right now, I'm picturing several of my senior/disabled neighbors who wouldn't be able to use this panel. If germs are the issue, use a tissue or your shirt to press the buttons.

    Julia French
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my friend's service dog would love this!

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How agile are your feet? Be a small feat to accomplish the task.

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or rather, need small feet to accomplish this feat.

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    #17

    Decathlon Now Sews The Labels Onto Small Scraps Of Fabric Instead Of The Actual Clothing Item, So It's Easier To Cut Them, And They Don't Leave Any Itchy Residue Behind

    Decathlon Now Sews The Labels Onto Small Scraps Of Fabric Instead Of The Actual Clothing Item, So It's Easier To Cut Them, And They Don't Leave Any Itchy Residue Behind

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    Xenon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cut the labels out of every shirt I have, as well as some shorts. I hate getting poked by a label.

    Sue User
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like when they just print the label on the shirt.

    Dasha
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could print it on the shirt

    Tiny Dancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son has a bunch of great t-shirts from the George Plus brand (Walmart) that do just that, print the size and washing instructions on the inside neck of the shirt. Brilliant, especially for my autistic son with his sensory issues.

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a person with sensory issues, THIS NEEDS TO BE EVERYWHERE RIGHT NOW

    Epona
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is excellent for ASD people like me. I hate clothing tags and try to buy clothes that have the "tag" printed on the actual fabric.

    Alaskatgal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this! Can’t stand tags OR the scratchy scraps left behind when removed!

    martymcmatrix
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are also more and more shirts with tear-off labels. The advantage is that it wouldn't leave any fringes due to the perforation as it would likely be happening if I use scissors instead to cut them off...

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea - why wasn't this done sooner?

    Fiat Panda 🇮🇹
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slightly off topic; My son was recently diagnosed with SPD ( sensory processing disorder). Annoying clothing labels are a big deal in his world. If yourself or someone you know is bothered by clothing labels, check out SPD symptoms. Fascinating discovery for myself personally, I am finally on the same page as my son, completely understanding where he is coming from. ♥️

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    #18

    This Airport Has Exercise Bikes That Charge Your Cellphone

    This Airport Has Exercise Bikes That Charge Your Cellphone

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    A little Elf Conscious
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A great way to work out some excess energy or anxiousness before a flight!

    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only there were shared screens to race each other. That would be amazing

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    Skara Brae
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice idea, but I'd rather not have to sit next to someone one on a plane who worked up a sweat on one of these.

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one of those ideas that sound great in theory but pathetic in real life. If you are nervous and you exercise hard but you can't have a shower afterwards you'll have to fly feeling sticky and smelly. No, thanks. I'd rather sit down calmly and read or just look at people.

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    EM
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I coukd use one of those in my house to reduce my electricity bill as well as my belly.

    Remi (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usb cable plug so I can recharge powerbanks etc while watching tv and I'm in

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    Emma Goransdottir
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only if you really trust your deodorant.

    mYst17
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think these should be adopted everywhere

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might as well give your legs a lil' workout before a long flight...

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, and then you spend twelve hours on the plane feeling sticky and smelly because you can't have a shower after exercising.

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    A C
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet they have hundreds of them to make the plane fly!!

    memeju1ce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i hope there’s alternatives for disabled folks :)

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every home with kids (of every age-40+ y/o) who play video games, or spend a lot of time on their phones should have these. -- No more couch potatoes.!

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    #19

    This Vending Machine At The Hospital Selling Healthy And Affordable Meals

    This Vending Machine At The Hospital Selling Healthy And Affordable Meals

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    Dick Fint
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not a US hospital. Nothing in a US hospital is affordable, and a great deal of it is unhealthy.

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    Ace
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Netherlands, I guess from the language. Geniet means Enjoy!

    Aboredpanda
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Means "The genious!" in Norwegian. 😂

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    Gémeaux jumeaux
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant. I've never seen more unhealthy food come into a workplace than when working in a hospital (whether due to the lack of time on the job to buy healthier foods, or all the junk food that gets donated/shared) - healers, heal thyselves!

    Vasana Phong
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve honestly never seen those two words used in the same sentence ( healthy and affordable)

    Jill Rhodry
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a family member in the Cardiac Ward, next to the entry was a vending machine - full of chocolate bars and soft drink...#smh

    Mell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So much plastics, though... Maybe using another packing material would be more sustainable. Besides that, it is a wonderfull concept!!

    XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is, but perhaps the vendors have also thought of recyclables to go along with the healthy foods? There is a shopping centre in my area that has a machine with healthy selections, the packaging is recyclable, and if you are still nearby, there is a small attached bin to put the packaging in for recycling. It's rather new, but I'm hoping it catches on & they put more of them in places and take out the junk ones.

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    Timbob
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You didn’t mention the cost !

    PunchinelloTX
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s one of these at the hospital where I go, and it’s really convenient. I don’t have to haul out to the hospital cafeteria and have plenty of vegetarian options.

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have one of these in the building that I work at, would not say it is affordable. A salad is like $10.00.... and the lettuce seemed really old

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    #20

    The Local Brewery Doesn't Have Gender-Specific Bathrooms, Only Stalls With Specific Types Of Toilets

    The Local Brewery Doesn't Have Gender-Specific Bathrooms, Only Stalls With Specific Types Of Toilets

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a great way to do it! This needs to catch on in more places

    Anyone-for-tea?
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? I have never seen a man’s toilet that doesn’t smell absolutely terrible, either when the door has open, or there’s only one toilet for men/women respectively, and I’ve dashed into the gents because no one is about. I’m dreading more mixed toilets, because of the smell, and how unclean they feel.

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    Michael D Bresnahan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like to think of myself as a good man. It's unfathomable to me just how many men treat women as objects there for their pleasure. I think women should have there own bathrooms where they can feel safe. And some need private restrooms where only they can use that can be locked.

    Natasha
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And like I (as a woman) I have used bathrooms to get away from guys on dates or othe creeps. What happens if it’s gender neutral? Maybe be can have male, female, and gender neutral ones so everyone wins

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    Rahul Pawa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come to think of it, if a place has only "one person at a time" bathrooms, what's the point in separating by gender. Might as well make both of them unisex.

    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not just toilets? People that have the option of peeing while standing really have to commit that that’s all they need to do

    Ace
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because so many men will pee standing up anyway and get it all over the toilet and floor.

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    PSimms
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see five bathrooms for men, and three for women. Why not have them all toilets, then every bathroom is available to everyone?

    SadieCat17
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They all have toilets, some of them have urinals and toilets

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which one has the changing table for the baby though?

    LonelyLittleLeafSheep
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't urinals be gender-specific?

    Jeff (He/They)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sex specific - not gender specific. A trans woman might be more comfortable using a urinal rather than a toilet

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    Lex <3 (they/them)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would make life so much easier for us trans/non-binary people, especially the ones who haven’t transitioned and/or come out :D

    Todd Campbell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like I’m gonna get a downvote for this but possibly my greatest fear is pooping next to women.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many women hate pooping next to women. Dunno why

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    Joeshar
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1 for men and 1 for women is not fair. According to the demand and time spent, it should be 1 to 3. (I'm man by the way)

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    #21

    Table With Hidden Compartment

    Table With Hidden Compartment

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    Board Pan, duh.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love this but not the dining table . Too many spills here ( kiddos )

    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Audi would find the hidden surface immediately, if not sooner. I'd sit down and out would pop an unexpected kitten head.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love this to be able to do my puzzles again without having to sacrifice my dining/art table.

    Colleen Glim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can buy puzzle boards that keep all your work and extra pieces in place so you can move them around. It all folds up and holds together with velcro

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A place to stash an assorted mess when unexpected company show up? (at least that's what I'd probably use it for....)

    TheOtherWeirdo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be an awesome idea for a D&D holding place. Hold the figurines and books, and makes it nice and neat too.

    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.geeknson.co.uk/ https://www.rathskellers.com/ Also: kickstarter and gamefound occasionally have similar projects on their sites

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    CwtchyMama
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would hide my chocolate stash there

    Dasha
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Handy if you have cats who like to destroy your puzzles/use the puzzle box as a litter box

    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gaming table/board game table. Some of them come with a lot of add-ons, such as cup/snack holders (removable for cleaning), slots for cards, molds for tokens, usb outlets to charge your phone, some have rails all around where you can insert whatever add-on you want...I love them, but they're not cheap (understandably).

    Nitka Tsar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want something similar but round looking something like a card table for game nights with the family

    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.geeknson.co.uk/ https://www.rathskellers.com/ Also: kickstarter and gamefound occasionally have similar projects on their sites

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    Wyndmere
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are tables with hidden spaces made specifically for working puzzles and other projects. Search on line for them.

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    #22

    In Finland, There Are Buttons To Thank The Bus Driver

    In Finland, There Are Buttons To Thank The Bus Driver

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    ric carter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We were on Italy's Amalfi coast. Our commercial bus driver had just successfully negotiated a series of tight turns. The passengers applauded.

    R Dennis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have looked at those roads. I would applaud to... after I finished crying.

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    Ace
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Err, what's wrong with just saying Thank You? Pretty much the norm here in Switzerland and I'm sure in other places as well.

    Lady Perkele
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, not in Finland. We don't like to talk to each other. Is a nordic thing

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    CascadedFalls
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a Decathlon not far from me, and they have a rating system near the entrance, it shows a smiley face, a mediocre face, and a sad face. It's a good system to let them know how you're shopping experience was. Same goes for this button on the bus!

    Maisey Myles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except there's always that ONE who wants to see the manager-now. Karen isn't going to push a stupid button.

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    grotesqueer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For all the commenters that really have no idea how good of an idea this is in Finland: it's a culture were talking to stangers is rude, as we appreciate and respect silence and peace. While it's not rude to say thanks out loud, staying silent is kinda hardwired into us since childhood, so doing so IS very hard for many of us.

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could just say thank you. How hard is that?

    Lyyyy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I take it you haven’t been to Finland or know a Finn? 😄

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    The Problem With Censorship Is *******
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, just say "thank you!" as you leave? Over here that's absolutely not uncommon...

    Almost sunny
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually just say thank you

    Jack Skelton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah because the dictionary never had the right words

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    #23

    My Bookshelf Came With A Tool To Hold The Nails And Position Them Perfectly

    My Bookshelf Came With A Tool To Hold The Nails And Position Them Perfectly

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    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What I want to know is, how is it that ideas like this are not proactively investigated and immediately adopted by every manufacturer of relevant items?

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they cost 0.001 of whatever currency you choose and they just can't afford that.

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    Bookworm
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😆😆 My family was literally JUST trying to identify this thing a couple hours ago after my dad pulled one out of his box of leftover IKEA parts! The sad thing is that I should have known what it was, because in a previous job I spent a ridiculous amount of time using these to build IKEA wardrobes and bookcases. (Charity thrift store that got a lot of donations of furniture still flat-packed in the boxes.)

    Roger9er
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can also just use pliers. Saves plastic again

    Bookworm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, yes, but the point is that it puts the nail at the right distance from the edge, so you don't miss the frame you're trying to nail into.

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    Robert T
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ikea. Needs a little practice to get it to work, but it saves getting a sore thumb! The idea is more so that you get the nail in the right place, so that it goes into the chipboard and doesn't ruin the veneer.

    Gwyn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got a shelf that had these, it was awesome! I kept them to use on other projects.

    Jovita A
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Half of my tools are from IKEA assembly bags, including this one.

    I_am_a_dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got two of those when I ordered bookshelves from target and they were useful I hoard them now

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine came with one, and it was a huge help!

    CD King
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea. My thumbs wish I had one of those.

    Ellen Felder geb Treml
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every hammer should come along with such a nail holder!

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    #24

    I Got A Waterproof Cast On My Ankle Today

    I Got A Waterproof Cast On My Ankle Today

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such cool, new technology (no more bended wire hangers to ease the unbearable itching). Loving the zipper and stylish design - getting gladiator sandal-like vibes...

    ninjaTrashPandaBoom
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plus really weird, cool tan lines when you get it off!

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    CD King
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I broke my arm as a kid in the mid 70's just before we went to Disneyland. A waterproof cast would have been handy. Plaster of Paris casts don't hold up when you spend 2 weeks in the pool.

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bread bags and duct tape was the cure for that in the good old days.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the best part! I remember sticking a bent wire hanger inside my fiberglass cast so I could scratch my leg. :) And it zips, so they don't have to use the noisy saw to cut it.

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    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else get an Aquaman vibe?

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes total sense. But no “signatures”!

    Carole G.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No more plastic bags in the shower...YAY!

    Actively Lazy Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else notice how long his toes are?

    Jay Son
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a very short big toe nail... I wonder if it's ingrown

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The zipper could be laced in for a more custom fit...like my boots have.

    Timbob
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I could get it wet.

    Sandy D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would hasn't liked one for my arm last tall. I did have a splint cast kind of hybrid at least. After a while I could remove it and clean n under it. Just needed my incision from the repair hardware to heal enough

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    #25

    3-Way Water Fountain. For Refilling, Sipping, And Pets

    3-Way Water Fountain. For Refilling, Sipping, And Pets

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    Janner Wingfeather
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read an old book where the narration mentioned a three-tiered water fountain for people, horses, and dogs.

    Pinak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought these were super common?

    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is acceptable WET. Other than the dog cooties, anyway.

    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More people need to be aware of "dog cooties" because it is an important issue, especially if you have a young, elderly, medically vulnerable or short-faced breed in the house. When a dog drinks there is a lot of backwash, same as sharing a cup with a toddler (eww). Public drinking bowls are a very common way of spreading kennel cough. Even if your dog is vaccinated, kennel cough is like the flu with many variants and the vaccine does not offer 100% protection. If you are able, it is always better to carry a collapsible water bowl for your dog and give them clean water.

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    ️ ️lefty libra️ (she/her)
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my school has these (edit: but not the pet part lol)

    Irene Bucior
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are in our parks here in Arizona. Benefits everyone!

    egg
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where I am there is a a lot of these

    ASOFE
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if people switch their uses?!

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    #26

    This Carousel In Hong Kong Has A Sea Turtle Mounted To The Floor For Disabled Children

    This Carousel In Hong Kong Has A Sea Turtle Mounted To The Floor For Disabled Children

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    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could easily design that to go up and down as well

    les
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it wouldn't be that easy, the wheel chair would need to redesigned for the straps to hold it in place without tipping back when it lifts up.

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    ShyWahine
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good to see more wheelchair acceasible rides and/or options for children who are terrified of riding up & down....

    Alexandra Davis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet it doesn't have an easy way to get a wheelchair onto the actual ride though, I've seen many where it has this (and the wheelchair symbol) but when I've asked how I get from the floor to the ride, in my wheelchair they stare at me blankly. Like many things, not designed by actual disabled people are had any input from disabled people.... really annoys me

    Sinister Murder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ones I know usually have a border with a ramp one can access easily by wheelchair or other rolling material.

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    Amelia Cypert
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the little swan bench on all merry-go-rounds was for that. I have mobility challenges and I've always used the sit down option. Unless Able-Bodies get to it first:(

    Kristin Carter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think everywhere has these at least in florida

    The Original Bruno
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, I have seen this at literally every carousel I have ever seen in a couple dozen states over several decades. (Bot all were marked for handicap.)

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing new there is the sticker.

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    #27

    These Air Conditioned Construction Worker Jackets In Japan

    These Air Conditioned Construction Worker Jackets In Japan

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they make these for women of a certain age who are sweaty all the time? ;)

    Deborah B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These should considered essential company-provided PPE in any situation where ambiant temperatures are unsafe. Not just outside - a lot of warehouses, factories, etc, don't have air conditioning, and are unbearably hot during the increasingly frequent heatwaves.

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We could sure use these in Texas this summer, for anyone working outside

    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also effective as protection from falls!

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A game-changer for Japan's hot, humid summer weather!

    Ed sheran away
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my mom has it! we also have this fan u can put around ur neck

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have several neck fans and they are a life saver when I'm trying not look sweaty. :)

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    Maisey Myles
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Japan has many game changer designs.

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    #28

    This Light Attached To The Lamp-Post Projects A Picture On The Ground To Show Where The Sidewalk Is In Case Of Snowfall

    This Light Attached To The Lamp-Post Projects A Picture On The Ground To Show Where The Sidewalk Is In Case Of Snowfall

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    Board Pan, duh.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be handy here in Canada !

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need those heated sidewalks so people in wheelchairs and scooters don't have to go on the roads.

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    Living Example
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if there is an international panel of experts exchanging ideas on these types of solutions with an eye toward global standardization where possible.

    Nitka Tsar
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be cool for road signs too Edit to clarify: it would be cool if road signs were international

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    Heather Talma
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I like deciding for myself! XD

    Elchinero
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or where the sidewalk is 150F (AZ)

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, because we always bike and walk our children in heavy snowfalls and blizzard events.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Granted, we haven't experienced many snowy days here (climate change), but after the plows go through finding the sidewalk is challenging.

    Ovata Acronicta
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've only seen this tech in IKEA, weirdly. Would be super useful in the winters here!

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    #29

    In Rotterdam, We Have Free Public Bike Repair Stations

    In Rotterdam, We Have Free Public Bike Repair Stations

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They set up a bunch of these at my old university! Within a matter of months someone had shown up with a pair of bolt cutters and stolen every single tool. They also destroyed the tyre pump attachment for good measure. :(

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If we had those in my city, people would just steal the tools and use them for crime.

    The Scout
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They start to pop up here in many German towns, too, but it is a kind of recent trend. I guess they will become more common here with the further development of bike infrastructure. The Netherlands are far ahead in that regard.

    Hans Georg
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, seen these more often recently and more often destroyed, sadly.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are comparatively common around the world.

    Ace
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? Which (part of the) world do you live in then? I've never seen one.

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    Nathan Pogorzala
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are usually located on any decently sized bike path or at most bathrooms at parks. (in New York at least)

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For strollers and wheelchairs, too!

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would expect this here, and be disappointed if I was wrong. They are the Dutch after all.

    I'M A SHOUTY MAN (they/he/she)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a few at uni today, and there's one at the local shopping centre. I've seen them a few other places too, mostly where bike racks are though.

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    Spannermonkey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's one near me in Melbourne. To my unending surprise, it hasn't been destroyed by vandals.

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    #30

    The Mall Of America Parking Ramps Have Parking Availability Lights To Let People Know If There's A Spot Available

    The Mall Of America Parking Ramps Have Parking Availability Lights To Let People Know If There's A Spot Available

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    ʇɐɹlıɯɐɥ ɔıʇǝɥʇɐd ǝl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i thought these were everywhere (we have them in a lot of shopping centres in australia)

    whiterabbit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Live in the US and I've never seen these.

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    TooTrue
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really common in Spain too, but each bay has its own light.

    Michal Pifko
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are everywhere in some parts of Europe. And above every parking spot.

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw one in the Philippines in 2016 that had a light over every parking spot. You just looked at the ceiling for the greens.

    Black Rabbit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These really need to be widespread.

    Genie Beanie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have these in australia and most of time they are wrong its so annoying

    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our local Tesco has had this for years, but it never seems to be working properly.

    Chrille T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does red mean then? (you don't need red if you just use green)

    RedMarbles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess it would function to show that the space is definitely full/occupied and it's not just that the light is burned out if it isn't lit up green.

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    ShyWahine
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this Las Vegas - but more malls and should incorporate this - so incredibly helpful!

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    #31

    This Breathable Mattress My Infant Son Uses To Prevent Suffocation

    This Breathable Mattress My Infant Son Uses To Prevent Suffocation

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    Asia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love something like that for sleeping in the summer.

    Pride Bean️‍
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also use things like this called 'suffocation proof bedsheets' in secure units and psychiatric wards

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At last. Something viable to prevent tragedies.

    Beeps
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I assume an added benefit is that you can simply rinse out any accidents.

    Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno ... the first time a kid throws up, pees or poops on that mattress, it's going to be a real mess!

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you take it outside and hose it down.

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate looking at it but can't look away. I'm very confused

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You put a sheet over it - and it's really not that scratchy even without the sheet.

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    #32

    This Bathroom Lock Also Works As An Accessory Tray

    This Bathroom Lock Also Works As An Accessory Tray

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    mYst17
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart way to ensure you dont forget your valuables

    CommanderDucky - He/Him - cis.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or so you don't try to balance you phone on the toilet paper holder and then end up dropping it and getting a big crack in your screen.. not speaking from experience or anything

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    Linziaj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this not a thing everywhere? Hate to put my bag on the dirty floors

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please add to all public bathroom stalls - much needed for our phones, keys and sunglasses (I've also left them balancing on top of the toilet paper dispensers before....)

    Cheryl Skina
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And also notice, no 'I can see you' gaps on the sides of the stall door.

    Pigeon (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the lock looks like it actually works…. What kind of utopia is this??

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    Jeremy Porter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't everyone sit and scroll on their phone in the toilet though?

    Oddly Me
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see things like this, and I think "that'd be great, if I didn't live in the US".

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    #33

    Fan Pull Chains That Have A Light Bulb And Fan Blades At The End To Indicate Which Chain To Pull

    Fan Pull Chains That Have A Light Bulb And Fan Blades At The End To Indicate Which Chain To Pull

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    Linziaj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alot of these ideas are brilliant common sense.

    Carole G.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've done this with beads on ball chains in pretty colors for many years.

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need these. I have 8 ceiling fans, I'm always pulling the wrong darn chain.

    Sue User
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same at moms... Between the switches snd pulls its crazy.

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    The Chocolate Gecko
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone that has these in my room, they are way better than they look, because you can spin the fan, which operates independent of the chain so it doesn't tangle, for endless entertainment!

    #1FriendsFan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I have this on my ceiling fan!! It’s literally so helpful 😂

    Nancy Bania
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have these on all my ceiling fans.

    Cassie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got a set of these pulls for my ceiling fan and the little fan spins. We area always playing with it as we go by.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you encounter a fan/light combination that just has plain pull chains there's a fair chance the one for the light(s) will hang a bit lower, because the lights are below the fan. With individual lights, as in the picture, the pull for the lights is normally in the center, with the fan pull off to the side. Either way, if the fan pull isn't already shorter (because the installer was competent) you can shorten it for free.

    GlassHalfWay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have these on every fan in my house! They're cute and it takes just a quick glance to grab the right one

    Funhog
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look a bit like Xs & Os (hugs & kisses).

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    #34

    A Picnic Bench With Wheelchair Access

    A Picnic Bench With Wheelchair Access

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    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What would be smarter would be to make it a flip up bench. While it's great that it lets a wheelchair user access the table, probably 90% of the time it's not needed for that. So you've made a four seat table a three seat table (or maybe two I can't really see the other side). So yeah, hinge the seat so it can be folded out of the way. Best of both worlds.

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    Arturo De la Rosa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean I get it. But that is also a picnic table with25% less chairs for 100%of the time. I wouldn't call this genius

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice idea, bad design. If they had seats that folded away then the table could be used with four seats, with one as a wheelchair space or have several wheelchair spaces. Or they could make the table top extend further at the ends so a wheelchair could fit underneath either end.

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    Hokuloa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are WAY better designs, but at least they made an effort. What really bugs me though, is that they didn’t bother to create a pad for the table that it needs to be properly ADA suitable.

    Aline
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually the just extend the table, gives more top space and if there are no wheelchairs, you don't lose a seat.

    Isabel Care
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just have the table overhang on the ends, that's where I park myself

    Dane
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While it is a lovely (and needed) gesture, it is far too complicated. All that is really needed is to extend the table top on one end (or both!) by 30" or so, leaving the space below empty.

    Seadog
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea but would it really have been all that much harder to have a swing around seat to convert it into a normal table?

    Sheila Rodrigues
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amem to that! Restaurants should consider It!

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    #35

    These Bins In Sweden Show You What To Recycle

    These Bins In Sweden Show You What To Recycle

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    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooo I like this. Personally, they look better then the regular old trashcans.

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine putting these in the USA, it would be carnage. You'd have Karens putting boxes in the bottles, people living inside them, it would be amazing.

    G.O.A.L.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It wouldn’t be “Karen’s”……

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    Elizabeth Elliot
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Extra clever because not language-specific; foreigners and kids can use them!

    Full Name
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except, as a foreigner, I don't know what a green bottle top means versus a white bottle top.

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    Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bins on the beach in Portugal have pictures to show what can be recycled in each. But it's not broken down sensibly, so 2 bins have bottles, 1 for glass, 1 for plastic. Add that to about 20 pictures for each bin it's a confusing mess. Looking in the bin doesn't help as people have given up and selected a 4andom bin.

    Panda Kicki
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where in Sweden? Never seen that anywhere.

    Seadog
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.

    Yenny Tjiamudjaja
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    do people there keep the bins on good condition? those good things are quickly destroyed in my country

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    #36

    The Airport Escalator Automatically Sterilizes Handrails

    The Airport Escalator Automatically Sterilizes Handrails

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    Lex <3 (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean that me and my fellow germaphobes can finally use the handrails? Nice.

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea - imagine how germy the railing must be...

    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome! When viewed under a UV light, the amount of grime on those escalator handrails is shockingly appalling..

    Unnamed Hooman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being a bit of a germaphobe, I wouldn’t touch it anyway. I am super happy about this though!

    eame
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saw these in Hong Kong like 15 years ago. No idea why we don't have them everywhere.

    bElLa sTairZz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    read it as lighting the first time lol

    freakingbee (she/he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they have this at a convention center i went to this summer

    Daya Meyer
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is nice but it is missing a way to prevent these rails being sticky.

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    #37

    This Pizza Box In Japan Has A Handle In The Middle To Keep The Pizza Flat

    This Pizza Box In Japan Has A Handle In The Middle To Keep The Pizza Flat

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    seana lammers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Japan has all the cool stuff.

    Ed sheran away
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes but mostly china has good stuffs too but it breaks easily

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes sense in a land of origami.

    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want a pizza with a handle! It would be hard for cats, though. No place to lie.

    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where there's a will, there's a way.

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    Fiat Panda 🇮🇹
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This person could be a hand model! Beautiful skin ♥️

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like Japan has teh coolest stuff, its little things, but things that are needed and

    Mint Sauce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if you have more than one pizza.........?

    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Solomon's from 3rd Rock From the Sun would have benefited from this.

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    #38

    This Mall Has An Area To Wash Your Hands Without Having To Enter The Bathroom Area

    This Mall Has An Area To Wash Your Hands Without Having To Enter The Bathroom Area

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    zak
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is terrible for the people who (out of embarrassment) say "I just need to wash my hands" when they actually need to use the toilet 😅 *edit* for clarity, I am not one of the people who says this phrase, but I've heard it and seen it many times on tv/film. It's generally less about embarrassment and more of an "etiquette" thing in more formal settings 🤷🏼‍♂️

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If an adult person feels embarrassed because they need to use the toilet, they need urgent psychological therapy. Everybody pees and everybody poos, why the embarrassment?

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    Apple Jakes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does this solve?

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's for people who want to wash their hands without having to enter the bathroom area. It's all right there.

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    Mitchell
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is terrible for those of us who live in countries where the locals NEVER wash their hands after using the bathroom. The basins should be unavoidable.

    Mindghost
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The woman on the left walks like she has wet hands

    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh how I wish these were everywhere! I don't really need a public urinal ... there's drain gutters and stuff, have used them before ... but, a sink and stuff, to wash your hands, I missed then, there, everywhere!

    Jack Skelton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What ever happened to hand sanitizer

    Trent Tulpo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is one to do a selfie if there is no mirror?

    Jaybird3939
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ALWAYS wash my hands when I go into a new environment. I don't always need to use the facilities. Just gotta wash. I love this!

    Stan Chung
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not common but seen one or two

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    #39

    This Shopping Cart In France Has A Map Of The Entire Store On It

    This Shopping Cart In France Has A Map Of The Entire Store On It

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    Batwench
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK this would have to be updated every month. They are forever changing the shop layout around.

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But how will I know where I am without the You Are Here ❌️? /j

    LapCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can find me in the fromage section

    Lex <3 (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These would be SO helpful, especially for people like me who are embarrassed to ask an employee where everything’s located

    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps the wide body of evidence shows not that the French are smarter than the rest of the world, but that they are collectively better able to agree on a policy of *doing* smart things.

    Ace
    Community Member
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps. But perhaps this shows us nothing at all about 'the French' in general, as it's not at at all common in French supermarkets (where I've done most of my shopping for the last 20-odd years).

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    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes!! So much easier than asking an employee who then “accidentally” gives you the wrong info

    Jeremy Porter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it were a Lidl, there would be a "aisle de centre" on the map.

    Rahul Pawa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walmart app can show you a map like this of the store you're in.

    Em
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This used to be super common in the US. Either a map or a listing of what was on each aisle. Haven't seen it in years and have always vaguely wondered why.

    Annik Perrot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because if you get lost, maybe you'll stumble on stuff you had no intention of buying, and add it to your cart. My supermaket regularly "reorganizes" its aisles, and I suspect that's the reason.

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    Jack Skelton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once again, this is very common

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    #40

    This Airport Bathroom Has Green And Red Lights Above The Stalls To Show Which Ones Are Occupied

    This Airport Bathroom Has Green And Red Lights Above The Stalls To Show Which Ones Are Occupied

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    Maggie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No good if you are hiding from the assassins. Hehe

    Hugh Crawford
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Luckily, like all north american stalls, it has wide gaps and no privacy

    Piet Zwanenburg
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now all it needs are real doors. Doors without gaps, doors that provide privacy. Like we crazy Europeans have.

    The Scout
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well combine that with actual doors (not gaps with a bit of door between), and you might be on to something...

    Willem Reese
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with the little physical tell-tales that flip to "occupied" when someone is inside? No wiring or energy required.

    Jeremy Porter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's rockin', don't come knockin'

    Brie Sansotta
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if I am color blind to red or blue/green?

    Aiden Brough
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are these always red & green? They use the same colours at supermarkets and I often been scoulded "The lane is closed, can't you see?" when I've been putting on my shopping or paying for something and asked "Press the green button". Well no, I can't see, because I'm colour blind!!!

    to old to care
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this! I so hate looking for feet,

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    #41

    Best Plug Design?

    Best Plug Design?

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Breville (An Aussie company) have been using plugs with holes to grip them for years. Possibly on AUS/NZ/Fiji plugs only, though.

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very good for older people, with arthritis etc., who may have difficulty in gripping plugs firmly enough to pull them out.

    Anna roberts
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I would like at least 6 extension cords like this please. Anyone know if it can be shipped to the US?

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    Mint Sauce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ......After the British plug. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEfP1OKKz_Q&t=203s

    Hans Georg
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet another island solution. Not gonna say, that the british solution is bad.

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    Riley Quinn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plugs never used to be so damned difficult removing. And, although I appreciate the safety, the older I get, the worse my arthritis, and the more of a struggle it becomes.

    Norma
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My older Breville mini pie maker has a plug just like this! (US) It's great!

    Arturo De la Rosa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, I would rather a plug that goes flush with the wall, after all, it will take secconds to unplug but it will be in the way of my furniture forever

    Jrog
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is an Italian company named 4Box that is specialized in advanced power plugs that has flush plugs and outlets, as well as multistandard outlets. Used them on a few jobs, they have some pretty smart patents.

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    MacintoshID
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have had this design on plugs for years. Mostly those which were designed in Europe. Again too bad not every country sees the brilliance in this item.

    Marci Rommal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be awesome to have! Honestly, after seeing some of this stuff, I am tempted to move out of the US. This country can be so backward.

    Seadog
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the female side has the same hole that would be very useful when it comes to securing them together. Run a ziptie through and done.

    Stymied Egan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart! Sometimes it's hard to get a good grip on a tapered plug that's tight.

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    #42

    Sea Airport Family Restroom Has An Adult Changing Station

    Sea Airport Family Restroom Has An Adult Changing Station

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    Ann-Marie Bentley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK there are more of these popping up in places through a scheme called changing places. It has a ceiling hoist , shower and bed as well as plenty of space. They meet the needs of people who have profound physical disabilities as they might need incontinence pants changing or even a quick shower if anything has leaked from the incontinence pads. It's great to see more and more of these. My local hydro swimming pool has two!

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know it is easier, but for the dignity of our adult loved ones, Please stop calling them diapers. Use the term disposable underwear. I have watched my husband become 'humiliated" by nurses using child terms for him. Just because his body is failing, it is no reason to infantize him. To a grown adult it is a lot less humiliating to say change your underpants than change your diaper.

    mrsmir
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "A diaper or a nappy is a type of underwear that allows the wearer to urinate or defecate without using a toilet, by absorbing or containing waste products to prevent soiling of outer clothing or the external environment." I don't think anyone is trying to infantilize your husband. They're using an appropriate term. There's nothing wrong with needing a diaper at any age; it is what it is. But I hear you and I feel for you.

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    Huddo's sister
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Despite it not being as exciting a pool as some, we always went to the same one because they actually had these in their family change rooms, which my brothers needed. Despite hydrotherapy being a common thing, very few pools seem to adequately cater for their uses even when the pool is labelled as a hydro one.

    Alexandra Davis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are common place in the UK. They're called changing places. They have a hoist (you provide the sling) a height adjustable bed, shower and disabled toilet and sink. For people who can't transfer from their wheelchair to toilet without a hoist or older children with disabilities who need to use pads but are too big for the baby changing table. They should be common place everywhere. So so handy. Even had a mobile one at a festival I was at in london last month!

    I_am_a_dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s so thoughtful and incredible oh my gosh

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, what do you change into? I'm hoping a younger version, get rid of my wrinkles :P

    Amy Watson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really wish this was just as much a standard thing a

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    #43

    This Helps To Figure Out How Much Yarn You Need For A Project

    This Helps To Figure Out How Much Yarn You Need For A Project

    OfficialJrizzle Report

    Verena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only the top one has one figure for sweaters. The others have a range.

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    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is great, but could use a calculation to tell cat owners how many more yards they will need.

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't start knitting until my cat has gone out or gone to sleep.

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    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣🤣🤣 The answer is always MORE YARN!

    B.Nelson
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saw this at JoAnns not long ago. We used it to pick the number of skeins for a blanket. I love that they posted both baby blanket and full afghan.

    Sandy D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I crochet a lot and this is a helpful guide

    Danielle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I took a photo of this at Michael's it Jo-Ann's years ago and refer to it when buying yarn!

    Jeremy Porter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's 250 yards of yarn just in a hat?

    Kathryn Borrow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Need to know how many balls required not whatever those numbers mean

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    #44

    This Phoneless Phone Booth For Private Mobile Conversations

    This Phoneless Phone Booth For Private Mobile Conversations

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    Rachel Ainsworth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, the people who most need to use them are also least likely to do so.

    The Mom
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They can't see the booth with their faces buried in their phone.

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yay! Now Clark Kent has a changing place once again....

    🇳🇬 Asi Bassey 🇳🇬
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice place to scream down the phone when you need to. Unfortunately smartphones do not allow you to end the call with a bang after a heated exchange. 😀

    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really thought those numbers were to dial with.... lol THEN I read the post heading.

    2econdSelf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here, I wanted to tap in my unlock code for entry.

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    sally
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Introvert’s dream at an airport. Just hang a blanket on the glass and wait in it until flight time.

    The Original Bruno
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My workplace has many of these. On the outside, they look a little more like a cross between a tardis with trim from the teleportation devices from Dune (David Lynch's, anyway.) On the inside, they look more like a quarter-sized train dining booth.

    Jerusalem Cat Syndrome
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone else see the weirdness of cycling from the original phone booths, to the open phone booths, to the half-booths, to the phone booths' obsolescence, to phone booths without phones?

    arlene ponte
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you use it? Touch screen? Then not so private

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    #45

    A Stand For Bikers To Hold On To While Waiting For The Traffic Lights In Sweden

    A Stand For Bikers To Hold On To While Waiting For The Traffic Lights In Sweden

    medmik Report

    Ty Stratton-Quirk
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My tires are melting again! 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨?!?

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    Panda Kicki
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again something in Sweden I never seen. Where do we hide the cool stuff?

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A solution to a problem that never existed.

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha you absolutely did wake up opinionated today!

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    Steve Nelson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Granite cobblestone. Appropriate for Sweden.

    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if there's more than one cyclist? Do you lean on the initial leaner?

    Arturo De la Rosa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, for all those cyclists without legs

    Daya Meyer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have some here in my little town in germany. They are bigger though so someone like me have more time to catch it.

    Quarkbeast
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Newsflash for people who don't ride bikes: if you're wearing bike shoes with clips then this is very helpful so you don't have to unclip and get dog poo on your shoes. The person in the photo is not wearing those so they very thoughtfully provided a foot rest too.

    Paloma Vita
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so helpful. I am short but like to ride high on my bike and I am always looking for something to hold on to!

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    #46

    This Bar Has A Chilled Strip To Keep Your Drinks Cold

    This Bar Has A Chilled Strip To Keep Your Drinks Cold

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    BlueSioux
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My drinks aren't going to be there long enough to warm up!

    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My beer isn't so awful tasting that it's undrinkable above 1C

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    Apple Jakes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a ridiculous waste

    Rachel Ainsworth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waste of power for a problem that can be solved by an ice cube.

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But ice melts and waters things down- it's not perfect but I do see where ur coming from it probably does use quite a bit of energy

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    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Line it up and let's see how many actually get cold.

    Vermonta
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a gimmick. It didn't keep it cool but it didn't warm up as quickly

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    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and theirs customers stick to the bar

    The Original Bruno
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Silly Brits. In America, we SERVE the beer already cold. (Only ribbing you guys.)

    Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn't Australia solve this problem by inventing schooners and midi's?

    Anthony Nizza
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would put my bare arm on it without thinking and get it stuck lol

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    #47

    Foldable Bus Seats So That You Could Rest Your Legs And The Seats Won't Get Dirty

    Foldable Bus Seats So That You Could Rest Your Legs And The Seats Won't Get Dirty

    Meeshamoosha Report

    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Winter time will leave these a bit sloppy if it snows where they live.

    Pittsburgh rare
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And how about we just... don't put our feet up on the seat at all? It's a bus ride, not a long haul.

    Daniela Lavanza
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Airlines won't, they can't afford to lose a few seats they can sell. Customers' confort? Forget it, unless if you pay first class tickets, unfortunately.

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    Almost sunny
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only okay if the bus isn't full

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I imagine sorts of ignorant people getting in arguments because they refuse to put the top back down for sitting.

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    PSimms
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Er, so this encourages people to put their feet up where other passengers could be seated? I can see this going bad very quickly.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Canada needs this but our transit funding is too cheap.

    Highball
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people wouldn't give them up to let you sit and leave you standing.

    Alvia Vseobecna
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same as in the car...one abrupt slowing down moment and hello nasty injury ://

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    #48

    This Hands-Free Sunscreen Machine That Rotates As It Sprays Your Body With Sunscreen

    This Hands-Free Sunscreen Machine That Rotates As It Sprays Your Body With Sunscreen

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like a spray-on tanning booth - but the opposite. :)

    Mike Loux
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A spray-off tanning booth, if you will...

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    Goose of the Ahonkalypse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Immediately made me think of the Friends episode where Ross gets a spray tan.

    zak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you supposed to be naked when you use it? Otherwise you're getting your swimsuit covered in lotion 🫤

    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect. Not having to worry about whether or not you need Mississippis is priceless

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great invention - these should be placed around all beach areas...

    kitten levels tokyo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can also be used to paint cylindrical objects!

    Chrille T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing it costs money...

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    #49

    Toilet With An Integrated Sink

    Toilet With An Integrated Sink

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this in the US once. Too bad we don't use them more. And before anyone freaks out about washing your hand with toilet water - it comes from the clean water in the tank. (Every time this pic comes up someone just has to say "gross!".)

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The water comes from the same pipes that supply all the household water, not from the tank. The sink drains into the tank to reduce overall water consumption.

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    Boreddd(she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imho, these should be put in schools. At least in the girls' bathroom, so you can easily take out your tampon/pad/period cup and clean up without having to leave the stall.

    Lex <3 (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great for people like me who hide from toxic friend groups in bathroom stalls but are germaphobes and have to wash their hands every 5 seconds

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    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want one with an integrated beer fridge and back massager.

    Indy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the ide, but alot of people cannot reach the sink. You can easily integrate existing sinks to flow down to the toilet cistern. So great idea, but the next step, which commercially exists, it the next step.

    Irene Bucior
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You need to straddle the toilet to use the sink? Not crazy about the idea.

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    MamaLion
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where are you supposed to stand to wash your hands??

    Amy S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being short in the arms I imagine I would have to full-on straddle this toilet to wash my hands.

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    Adrian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But how do you get to the sink? Straddle the toilet?

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this in Japan... so clever and efficient!

    My “in my head” Voice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My concern is the poop water splashing up when you flush and contaminating the sink.

    Highball
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit difficult to straddle.

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    #50

    This Heated Bench With A Wireless Charging Pad For Your Phone At A Bus Stop In South Korea

    This Heated Bench With A Wireless Charging Pad For Your Phone At A Bus Stop In South Korea

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    BlueSioux
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heated benches would be great for the homeless who can't or won't go to a shelter

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have heated benches in Canada with some bus shacks enclosed. In Winnipeg, the homeless are kicked out of them and off the benches. So then the homeless started "moving in" the shelters by putting up sheets around the windows, doing drugs, drinking and setting fires in them, rendering them dangerous and gross. The city has now been taking down the glass panes or removing the shelters all together. One of the councillors in charge of the shelters said to the news that the heated seats weren't meant to warm up people. Just to keep the glass from fogging up. They're not always on and often turned off during the coldest, frigid days.

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    Vermonta
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bus stops with shacks tend to be urinals

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, in the city - any place seemed to be men's toilet. Saw men in business suits urinating on buildings, The subway, smelled like one big p**s pot. Some men , just like dogs, have to pee everywhere they go. When I asked a cop about it HIS reply, Men just can't hold it. I am sorry I did not realize that they are so delicate. Women have to , we can't even use a bottle. Sorry - Men you need to do better!

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    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And look! No “homeless barricades!” 💕

    Heather Menard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some a*****e here would jam gum into it

    Jen Mart
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I imagine a utopian town that has all of these features listed!

    Actively Lazy Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are the kind of benches that should be everywhere, not those a*****e designed benches that are made so homeless ppl can't sleep on them

    Caroline Kimber
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a wonderful idea, but wouldn't the wireless charger make it easier for someone to quickly steal your phone?

    Jo Jones
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    South Koreans don't even consider the possibility that someone might try to steal their valuables, because it would never cross their mind to do so to somebody else. its a part of their culture - they wouldn’t even pick a coin thinking the owner might come back for it

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha, ha, ha. Heated bench? Most of the bus stops where I live don't even have a shelter, so there's no bench to heat. Wouldn't want to make it bearable for the homeless.

    KittyGaming
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those dont work on my phone, i got one at Walmart and the only phone it charges is my moms old one

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wireless charger, so I can knock my phone onto the hard pavement. Thanks Korea.

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    #51

    My Country Puts Phosphor Into Sidewalks So You Can See At Night

    My Country Puts Phosphor Into Sidewalks So You Can See At Night

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    Castles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having pernicious anaemia I sometime have difficulty seeing in the dark especially outside when there isn’t adequate lighting, this would be awesome for me!

    Marco Richter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way to polute your rain water even more

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    #52

    Icelandic Park Benches With Footrests

    Icelandic Park Benches With Footrests

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    Firkin Dirkin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gets your feet out of the cold snow/slush and helps them dry.

    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome! I always wanted to recline and rest my legs while sitting on a bench.

    Beryl Beck
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    2 years ago

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    Couldn't pay me to live there

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    #53

    In Belgian Train's Toilets, There Is A SOS Button Close To The Ground In Case People Fall And Can't Get Up

    In Belgian Train's Toilets, There Is A SOS Button Close To The Ground In Case People Fall And Can't Get Up

    zotket Report

    Adrian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very common. Sometimes it's a cord you pull on.

    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That makes a lot more sense.

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    #54

    This Cup Has A Hole For Teabags

    This Cup Has A Hole For Teabags

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    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute....and with my luck I'd forget and sip from that side and get it all over me

    Ace
    Community Member
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sacrilege! You should NEVER leave the teabag in the tea while you're drinking it.

    Arturo De la Rosa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    only works for Right handed people though.

    Marci Rommal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would save me so much time.

    Verena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this is positioned badly, or you use the wrong hand, not so neat. What wrong with winding it around the handle?

    David A Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife needs this. She drops the tag into the cup so often.

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    #55

    My Hotel Room Had A White Noise Machine Installed In The Wall

    My Hotel Room Had A White Noise Machine Installed In The Wall

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    Beryl Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hilton: we built our hotel cheap with no insulation or soundproofing whatsoever so here..

    The Darkest Timeline
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people have a hard time sleeping in complete silence

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    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone that cannot sleep in silence, this is absolutely amazing

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prefer brown noise to white noise.

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought I was the only one- White noise is too sharp.

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    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is amazing and I wish was in every hotel.

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One hotel we stayed in had a feature when staying in rooms on the top floor: you had loud 60 cycle hum coming from the A/C compressors on the roof above the room.

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should give you different sound channels, like ocean surf, rain drops, camp fire, etc.

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    #56

    Public Air Shower In Tokyo To Blow Away Pollen Hay Fever Sufferers

    Public Air Shower In Tokyo To Blow Away Pollen Hay Fever Sufferers

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    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could I get that in a mobile version please?

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is something so science fictiony about a fresh air shower.

    Maggie
    Community Member
    2 years ago

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    Sounds a trifle OTT.

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be glad you don't suffer from serious allergies....

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    Jay Son
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor people. Already suffering from allergies, only to be blown away 😔

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    #57

    This Train Uses The Space Between Seats For Garbage

    This Train Uses The Space Between Seats For Garbage

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    Hugh Crawford
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So does every train and plane I have seen. Between the seats, down the back of the magazine holder, all over the floor...

    Lene
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that in my country they are for the big bags and suitcases you can't get up on the luggage shelf.

    Batwench
    Community Member
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We used to have this in the UK. But due to the IRA bombing campaign in the past, bins in trains ad stations were removed. If you’re lucky you may see a clear bin bag attched to something.

    kissmychakram
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Came here to say this. Throwing away a crisp packet anywhere in or near a railway station was impossible. Thank you IRA.

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    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see certain people thinking that this is a convenient urinal

    The Scout
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart idea. But it might not work in an environment where people actually tell their children to throw their trash on the floor because "they have people to clean that up"...

    Carbonel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With that argument we shouldn’t bother having litter bins anywhere. 🤔

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    #58

    My 1st Grader Lost A Tooth During Class, And The School Sent It Home In This Tiny Tooth-Shaped Container

    My 1st Grader Lost A Tooth During Class, And The School Sent It Home In This Tiny Tooth-Shaped Container

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    Abby the Horse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah back when I was in elementary school, we had those containers and they had a string so kids could wear it as a necklace.

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww, that's too cute... my grade school sent mine back wrapped in a paper towel, inside a zip-loc bag

    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice. That's better then when I received a paper towel and a plastic bag for my tooth.

    Xenon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's very cute.

    freakingbee (she/he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i had these! i would always try to lose a tooth at school to get one.

    Shadeleaf️‍️
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had those and sometimes little plastic treasure chests.

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    #59

    This Crossing With Lights On The Ground That Turns Green/Red

    This Crossing With Lights On The Ground That Turns Green/Red

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    Telepathetic
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needed because too many people looking down at their phones not where they're going

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a kid I remember my mother continually telling me - don't look at the ground - watch where you are walking.

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    #60

    The Elevator In This Japanese Apartment Has A Container With Food, Water, And Portable Toilet In Case Of Malfunction

    The Elevator In This Japanese Apartment Has A Container With Food, Water, And Portable Toilet In Case Of Malfunction

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've occasionally wondered about the thousands of people stuck in elevators during the Northeast US blackout in 2003. There's no way they all got out soon enough.

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That blackout was something else. I can't believe that was already 20 years ago

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    TotallyNOTaFox
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good foresight, given that Japan lies in an active earthquake zone

    Double the trouble
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has to be everywhere the average of deaths in a elevator is about 50 a year in accidents

    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing against this measure, but are those accidents that would be helped by food and a toilet? It seems like better estops would be the more important investment there.

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    Lex <3 (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got stuck in an elevator once. That was already pretty scary, but I also have a pretty bad fear of confined spaces and elevators, so I was basically having a panic attack for three reasons. Luckily the whole ordeal only lasted about 1-2 minutes. Any longer and I would’ve passed out lmao

    Geoffrey Scott
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    2 years ago

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    One thing US doesn't do...plan for failure

    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The US has a lot of problems, including some surprisingly recent and deadly poor planning, but in general we are more prepared for disasters and system failures than much of the world.

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    #61

    This Cloth Screen Goes Over The Door Hinge, At A Preschool, To Keep Kids From Getting Their Fingers Smashed

    This Cloth Screen Goes Over The Door Hinge, At A Preschool, To Keep Kids From Getting Their Fingers Smashed

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    Adam S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aren’t these pretty standard anywhere kids are likely to be? I see them everywhere

    Isabelle Lamarque
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't even know this existed until now. So not common here anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where was this when I was in kindergarten? Got my fingers painfully smashed back in the day...

    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my ... 1st grade ... we went inside after recess, and whoever was there when the door was swinging into our path, threw it open again. I threw it open, and a girl stuck her fingers in. Of course, this was my fault, I "assassinated" her, our teacher said. Our teacher loved EVERY girl, hated EVERY boy and got rightfully discarded a month after I changed school. It's actually mindbending that the door-open-thrower is at fault for the stupidity of others sticking their fingers where they are to be broken. She broke two of her fingers, and two of her older brothers wanted to "kill me" and "teach me not to mess with Gipsies". They were gipsies, calling themselves "Zigeuner" back then.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, to reduce the chance by 50%, anyway.

    Epona
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe people need to stop having their fingers near the hinges of doors? I didn't know this was such a common occurrence that this invention was necessary

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    #62

    This Jar Of Pickles That Included A Pickle Elevator

    This Jar Of Pickles That Included A Pickle Elevator

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    Verena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More plastic... use a fork. It is not this single elevator, millions are produced and end up as landfill.

    rullyman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    agreed. I use chopsticks to grab mine.

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    Sofiya Aghouchy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's common on France since a long time 🤔

    Jul Chv
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember the ads in the 90s when it was a new thing.

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    Jeremy Klaxon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't remember seeing a jar of pickles in my entire life that didn't have a lifting handle

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't seen them for pickles, but they have been in containers designed to hold beetroot for at least as long as I've been alive. Not in the actual jars though. You buy one and reuse it, rather than getting a new bit of plastic each time you buy a jar like this.

    David A Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tupperware has one for beetroot, I use it for olives.

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    SquiddoDiddo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In every jar of pickles I have had one of these

    Annik Perrot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most pickles have this where I live.

    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine the potential reduction in gherkin-skewering frustration!

    agi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only more unneeded plastic, in my opinion.

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    #63

    These Stairs Have A Groove To Facilitate Carrying Bikes Upstairs

    These Stairs Have A Groove To Facilitate Carrying Bikes Upstairs

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    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    literally everywhere in the Netherlands, and common in Belgium.

    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... and a severly sick gearbox has vomitted on them, too...

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    City planners In America: "What are bicycles?"

    loranthippus
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet, I'm willing to bet, this is a photo of a BART stairway in the SF Bay Area.

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    kaycee14
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had them in my neighborhood in NYC.

    Pip W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got these on some bike paths in Melbourne AU

    TotallyNOTaFox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can be found everywhere in Germany, too

    Marco Richter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So... a ramp?!? And the design of this one looks pretty bad

    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bicycle-friendly, yes, but also a little skateboard-hostile.

    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good! Teenagers are too dumb to look at that slope and realise that if they fall they will be severely injured.

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    #64

    This Station With Free To Borrow Lifejackets For Kids

    This Station With Free To Borrow Lifejackets For Kids

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    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Pennywise would disagree with that sign

    Aline
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most Alaskan harbours have ones for everyone. No one should be going out on the sea without one!

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could say something about that, but it'd be downvoted to hell (and deservedly so).

    Synsepalum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are all over Montana. They have adult lifejackets as well.

    H Nunya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A place near me has this!

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too bad they'll end up being orphans.

    #65

    CVS Has Magnifying Glasses Throughout The Medicine Aisle So You Can Read What The Medicine Packaging Says

    CVS Has Magnifying Glasses Throughout The Medicine Aisle So You Can Read What The Medicine Packaging Says

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would definitely use this if available in the aisle - I've been taking a picture with my phone, then enlarging to read the miniscule ingredient list...

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad has a credit card sized magnifier that he keeps in his phone case. Or you could keep one in your wallet.

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    Tata Connasse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Germany, you can find a magnifying glass on every shopping cart (for those who know about German shops, I'm talking about Rossmann and DM). It's useful to read ingredients or small warning lines.

    Ace
    Community Member
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recall at one point some supermarkets put magnifiers on the trolleys themselves, so you could read all the fine print about ingredients, nutrition, allergens etc. Sadly it didn't seem to catch on, or maybe was just too expensive.

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is wonderful. I get so frustrated having to put on my reading glasses repeatedly.

    Juan Something(downvotevictim)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dollar General has this too. Unless they've been cut off.

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall also have those.

    Jay Son
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure my local CVS doesn't have this :(

    rullyman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Japan, they had magnifying glasses by the vegetable seeds at the hardware store, to help people read the packets.

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    #66

    My Dryer's Door Opens From The Top And Side

    My Dryer's Door Opens From The Top And Side

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    Amelia Jade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one like that. Never would have thought it would be so useful but it really is.

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK EVERYONE. You say you love it, it's handy, etc. but for those of us who do not have this, please let us know WHY.

    Jessica Hobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, I have that dryer and yes it's SUPER convenient.

    #67

    This Parking Meter Has Been Repurposed To Collect Donations For A Homelessness Charity

    This Parking Meter Has Been Repurposed To Collect Donations For A Homelessness Charity

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    DarkGlassSphere
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This shouldn't be the box on the street, it is something that the government of every country must be taking care of. Where ppl are neglected and robbed to became a beggars, it is not human society, it is animal tribes.

    the dancing demon (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's less than that. Other animals don't really do that. It's only humans, we like to think that we are somehow "better" than other animals. As of it's is humans and those animals. We like to degrade everything around us to make ourselves feel better about what we're doing, we use terms like animal and beast to make them seam less. But when you actually know anything about other. Animals you see that it's frankly rediculous. For example: take the idea that humans are super intelligent and all other animals are mindless brutes, and yet crows make tools and art. Monkeys understand trading and supply and demand, bees and wasp can to simple arithmetic and calculate distances. And then you have humans who refuse to learn about anything. It's just sad

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    Willem Oosterhof
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...instead of giving a donation in person to a less fortunate human being. Sign of the times where personal contact is more and more regarded as a nuisance.

    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Giving money directly to a homeless person doesn't do as much good as giving it to a well-run charity that works towards providing safe places, financial schemes, return-to-work programs, rehab assistance, healthcare etc. One is giving a person a fish, the other is teaching a whole community of people how to fish.

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    #68

    The Hospital I Was In Today Has A Variety Of Chairs For Those Who Need Them

    The Hospital I Was In Today Has A Variety Of Chairs For Those Who Need Them

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    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those who may not think of this.. If given the option of these seats, please keep the taller ones open for the older folk (or anyone that cannot bend their knees, put pressure on their legs, etc)

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And save the wide ones for the guys who need to manspread.

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    Mark (it/urgh)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guaranteed the one in the middle rarely gets used, seeing as not many people would sit between two strangers and people would rarely choose the middle chair of three because then there's a chance of them being surrounded.

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always choose strategically in seating areas, I've been with some people who just sit without thinking. After 20 minutes they really appreciate the closed corner seats with a table I've chosen.

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    Filipa Menezes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who is fat and has been sick lately (no, not fat-related) and sitting in tiny chairs in hospitals that even thin people have trouble fitting, this would be a blessing

    #69

    My Sons Shoes Have Different Color Inserts To Make It Easier For Him To Tell Left From Right

    My Sons Shoes Have Different Color Inserts To Make It Easier For Him To Tell Left From Right

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    Pterodactyl in Disguise
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was on bp earlier, and someone said they should be green and red for starboard and port, right and left. I heartily agree, and think this is a smart idea in general

    Unnamed Hooman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it’s pretty smart, but red-green colorblindness is the most common compared to other colors. Still a wonderful idea though!

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a really hard thing for a lot of kids to understand. I know I struggled with it for a long time.

    les
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why not just teach them the difference? learning which show is which really is an important part of your development as this is where we learn left and right. I bet we all still look at our feet sometimes to decidewhich is left or right

    ric carter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A variant works on my hearing-aids, too: Red for Right and bLue for Left. I can remember that coding, hey?

    Nick (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen them where each one is half of a cow.

    Lex <3 (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    as a perfectionist this is utterly unacceptable 😂

    Kelly Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't be able to remember which color went to which side. When we'd show our dogs in the obedience ring, at rare times when the judge would say "Left turn!", the dog would turn left and the handler would turn right. I'm embarrassed to say one of those handlers was me...

    Almost sunny
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An L and R would be better in my opinion.

    Epona
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Judging by the size of these shoes, the child that wears them is not quite at the reading stage yet, so perhaps L & R make sense once the child knows how to read (or at least how to read the words left and right, and knows the difference between them).

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    Robert Trebor
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    left big toenail yellow, right big toenail blue

    Mell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to draw two halves of a circle in the shoes so when put next to each other in the right way, the circle becomes whole. That way they wear their shoes the right way. The way I learned my kids left from right was that I put a picture of a hand on the right side of the door (eye level for the kids). They can give it a high five, I told them you always high five with the right hand. So after a while they know what right is en also know that left is the other side.

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    #70

    This Bathroom Mirror In Tallinn Airport Has Instructions On How To Tie A Tie

    This Bathroom Mirror In Tallinn Airport Has Instructions On How To Tie A Tie

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    Josh Dorsett
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's really cool! The guy taking the photo looks awesome as well!!

    The Chocolate Gecko
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm. I think we're looking at about 26,000 calories in thigh meat alone, marinate in pickle juice and some spices for a few hours, bread, batter, double batter, fry, serve. Delicious /j

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    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A half-windsor is plenty of tie thank you, and a full windsor is clearly beyond the confines of this mirror.

    David A Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't work. Needs a double turn. And no that's not a half-windsor.

    #71

    Puking Sink At An Old German Bar

    Puking Sink At An Old German Bar

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    The Scout
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those were relatively common in pubs some decades ago. Now they are mostly found in frat houses, rural village pubs and clubhouses.

    Ryan Edwards
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those who consider taking a knee to be disrespectful? For those who worship a different porcelain god than I worship? For those who want to maintain their dignity while vomiting their regrets?

    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Papst. These are called Papst, for reasons I forgot long ago, but remember being explained to me while using one.

    Suzanne McHenry
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sink has seen things... (pareidolia).

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my, the handles! That's some forceful puking.

    tee-lena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this for my house. 😕

    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A more reasonable take on the Roman vomitorium concept.

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    #72

    Rentable Soundproof Offices In The Seattle Airport

    Rentable Soundproof Offices In The Seattle Airport

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    Dipper
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For when you just need to scream into the abyss :)

    David A Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The noise in some airport lounges (yes I'm thinking you, Heathrow) is horrendous.

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So very thoughtful for the business traveler - a quiet place of your own to think, write and send reports or make important calls. Personally, I would use it to recharge, enjoy my meal, play music and sing along in my terrible off- key voice…

    Filipa Menezes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a freelancer, please put these everywhere

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dr. Who would be comfortable in them.

    Marley Nachi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know these are designed for business people, but I would love a mini sound proof room for recording music without pissing off the neighbours

    Sandy D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good way to miss your fight! But at least you can scream nice and loud when it happens

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    #73

    This Dimly-Lit Restaurant Has Menus That Light Up When They Are Opened

    This Dimly-Lit Restaurant Has Menus That Light Up When They Are Opened

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    TheOfficalJesusChrist
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my biggest pet peeves is poorly lighting in restaurants, and music way too loud in restaurants

    Xenon
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I detest loud music in restaurants. I've been known to just turn and walk back out over it.

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    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would also like to see what I'm eating. Hate low lighting in restaurants

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way back when my eyes were at least 20 years newer than they are today I was in a fairly dark restaurant that thought it was a good idea to use brown ink and a fancy font on parchment-like paper for their menu. You really have to wonder how people succeed at business when they think like that.

    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the food lights up too, just walk away.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the eebiejeebies when I'm in a restaurant that dark.

    Herringbone
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my mother saw a restaurant with low lighting, she assumed they were closed, and wouldn't go in.

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    #74

    This Coffee Shop Has A Sink Basin For You To Dump Your Drink Before You Throw Away The Cup

    This Coffee Shop Has A Sink Basin For You To Dump Your Drink Before You Throw Away The Cup

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is super smart! I always hate having to empty a trash bag that someone threw liquid in.

    Sue User
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a former restaraunt worker , i concur. So now i will take it with me or ask a worker to pour it down a sink in back.

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice for the clean-up crew... no more dragging/carrying leaky trash bags to the dumpster

    Marley Nachi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Japan has these. I wish it was more common for resturants/ food courts to have liquid rubbish too

    Em
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had something similar at a Starbucks I worked at. It drained into large jugs hidden inside the trash can housing. It was honestly kind of a pain in the a*s, though less so than drippy garbage bags.

    Timbob
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So they know how bad their coffee is, right ?

    UrbanHiker317
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who throws away coffee?!?!?! 😶😁

    Emma S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are fairly common in McDonald's in the UK now. Not sure about anywhere else.

    #75

    Simplistic Light Switches In A Hotel

    Simplistic Light Switches In A Hotel

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    Josh Dorsett
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always good to have appropriate lighting in case an impromptu game of DND is in order

    EP
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally read it that way quickly at first!!

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    Sarcastic and Proud
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're party enters the dark tavern. Roll a D20 to find the light switch.

    Rachel Ainsworth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I felt so stupid when I had to call someone to show me the light switch in a hotel until they showed it to me. It was on the bedside cabinet where the draw handle would be, with a black switch on a black background.

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the post, but 'simplistic' does not mean what the OP seems to think it means.

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so useful. I always have to try every switch to find out which one is for which light

    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I go crazy sometimes looking for the switch for the lights above the cabinet.

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    #76

    These Green Rings Of Light Moves At The Pace Of The Speed Limit To Help Gauge Speed

    These Green Rings Of Light Moves At The Pace Of The Speed Limit To Help Gauge Speed

    j2t2_387 Report

    Sarel Seerower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uhm... check your speedometer?

    Lexekon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In many parts of the US, if you drive the speed limit, you are effectively a road hazard. Keep pace with traffic, or get off the road, because being rear ended by that guy looking away at the wrong moment happens. Google dash-cam videos if you need examples, because with foolish tail-gating, this happens way too often.

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    Teresa Greene
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the Burnley Tunnel, in Melbourne, Australia. The tunnel dips, curves and goes uphill again. Since drivers can't see the end of the tunnel, they slow down. This creates a very large traffic jam. If you keep pace with the green lights, all the traffic in the tunnel maintains the same speed and reduces the severity of unpleasant traffic jams. The system uses AI to vary the speed of the pacing lights (as they are called) as the traffic conditions change. Even a 3-5% improvement is better. https://www.transurban.com/burnleytunnelproject

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, because knowing how fast you're going is an extremely advanced skill. (I don't know if I'm being sarcastic, either.)

    Mashmelo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is very common in Aussie is it not normal?

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where in Oz? Looks like Melbourne's CitiLink, but I haven't seen it there, though it has been a while since I've used it.

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    Bart
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It not for speed, it's to check the distance between you and the car in front of you... If you're in the green at the same moment = safe break distance

    Parmeisan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it's both? Multiple users above have linked explanations about how keeping a constant speed is difficult in that tunnel and this helps traffic congestion.

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    #77

    This Is Very Smart. Turntable Plugs. No More Complaining About Big Charger Blocks

    This Is Very Smart. Turntable Plugs. No More Complaining About Big Charger Blocks

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    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got one and fell in love. Now every outlet has one even if nothing is plugged in. I love that I can turn them off, too. Old house in the USA.

    Hanako-Kun 花子くん
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this all of the things i neeed plugged in are clunky 🥲

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    #78

    Webbed Hands For Swimming

    Webbed Hands For Swimming

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    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweet. They can go with that new fancy cast that’s on this list

    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yess! These would definitely be more flexible then those stiff handpaddles.

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These would be tough on people with arthritis in the fingers. I have a pair of Speedo swim paddles I bought 48 years ago. I just replace the rubber tubing periodically. They are great for us oldsters with arthritis in our fingers as they do not bend and all the water resistance is on the arm not the fingers.

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do I think I could rocket out of the water with these? I can't even use those foot paddles.

    David A Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd love to try this. My hands never seem to pull enough water.

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WTF? Who even needs this?

    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know. Maybe they're useful for people with certain disabilities. Maybe they help in teaching correct form for certain swimming strokes, or for physical rehabilitation, or strengthening a specific set of muscles.

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    #79

    These Mini Tent Displays At Academy Sports

    These Mini Tent Displays At Academy Sports

    dblljackncoke Report

    Saddest_Lion
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you meant to say, "These cat tents at Academy Sports."

    ohmyjustme
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dumpster dived a couple from Walmart and they made perfect shelters for my miniature chickens

    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was able to keep one of those from my job. Our little dog didn't care for it so I gave it to a friend for his snake.

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Canadian Tire has the same. Extra practical to see everything.

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They had mini tents like these at Big W here for a while - I was DYING to take one home.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the price for the full sized tent. The small ones are just samples.

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    #80

    Some Elevators In Japan Have An Umbrella Icon That Lights Up If It's Raining Outside

    Some Elevators In Japan Have An Umbrella Icon That Lights Up If It's Raining Outside

    5_Frog_Margin Report

    Maggie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very considerate of them. ☆

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some buildings are so tall and the micro climate of the city may mean that it is sunny on the top floors, but raining at street level.

    #81

    This Toaster Has A Button If You Want It Toasted "A Bit More"

    This Toaster Has A Button If You Want It Toasted "A Bit More"

    absolutepaul Report

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My new microwave has an "add 30 seconds" button, which I think is brilliant! Never seen that before, but we use it all the time.

    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought they all did that, TBH. Some of ours (in rental apartments) add 30s, some 10s, but I'm pretty sure they all have this feature.

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    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needs one more button: "APPLY BUTTER"

    David A Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very useful for communal toasters, such as in bed and breakfast places. Come to think of it, also very useful when switching from bread to crumpets and muffins.

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do toasters have a setting that doesn't even warm the bread and one that will turn even frozen bread into charcoal, guaranteed.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always use the defrost button on my toaster. Gluten free bread always seems to take a bit longer than regular and this way I don't have to remember to adjust the dial back when I'm done.

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    #82

    This McDonalds Has The Table Drop Down For Kids

    This McDonalds Has The Table Drop Down For Kids

    reddit.com Report

    Sue Lynn Chan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need to bring back 80’s style McDonald’s

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. As someone asked elsewhere on the internet, 'when did McDonalds transition from a happy kid to a depressed adult?'.

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    Apple Jakes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't seen the inside of a McDonald's in 30 years.

    🥦Izuku🥦Midoriya🥦
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always liked the side with the seats, not chairs. 🤣

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    #83

    This Japanese Movie Theater's Large-Sized Drink Has Straw Holes For You And Your Date

    This Japanese Movie Theater's Large-Sized Drink Has Straw Holes For You And Your Date

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    _mentally_insane_(she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re also so I can drink from two straws instead of one

    Joshua Moore
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww hell no, she can get her own drink, it's all mine!!!!😂🤣

    Oerff On Tour
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then see who can finish the drink first? 🤪

    ProbablyNotBehindYou (he/him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if I don't have a date and am just thirsty? (Love the idea though)

    Anya Beboop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone mentioning backwash...have you ever kissed anyone? Lol

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coz there's nothing better than a massive cup full of two people's backwash.

    Marci Rommal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute. But whatever gave anyone the idea that I would be sharing my DRINK. I don't even share my drinks with hubby. Backwash.

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    #84

    I Recently Moved Into A Place With A Fitted Kitchen. The Kitchen Has A Hidden Compartment Holding A Step Stool

    I Recently Moved Into A Place With A Fitted Kitchen. The Kitchen Has A Hidden Compartment Holding A Step Stool

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    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have the very same one, exactly this! The kitchen was made ... or sold? ... by a company called "alno" in 1993 or so.

    les
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so one of the drawers is not really a drawer. do these people not have utilty cupboards

    Ivanka G
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Houses in main cities in Europe are very small. Any space saving ideas are very popular.

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    #85

    Automated Snack Vendor, Tokyo

    Automated Snack Vendor, Tokyo

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only in Japan. It would probably get mugged anywhere else.

    SCP 4666
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only in Japan people would take a piece and pay for it. Elsewhere they would just take all the snacks. And then mug it.

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    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It seems Japan has a lot of neat stuff there! I've even see a picture of a pizza vending machine!

    Verena
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Common in many countries in Europe. I still prefer the Italian run pizzeria or home made from scratch. Japan is a fascinating country, but the work-life balance and pressure in the education system is anything but.

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    Nathan Pogorzala
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In America, if this thing had a catalytic convertor, it would be gone. and I know, it clearly does not. Therefore, it would be scrapped out for parts.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm fat enough as it is. I don't need snacks following me around in public! ;)

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    Remi (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone happen to have more specific info on where to find one of these? It says Tokyo on the side, but that's kind of a large area. Deffo need to be on a lookout if one happens to roll by.

    GlassHalfWay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to zoom in, that basket looked like pecan pie.

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    #86

    This Book Teaches Children How To Tie Their Shoes

    This Book Teaches Children How To Tie Their Shoes

    ClinkKongDingDong Report

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was taught by the girl who lived two doors down from me while I was in nursery. Just thought you all needed to know that.

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty useful, fun tool - many children haven't learned to tie shoes nowadays due to slip-on sneakers, slides, velcro styles, zip up boots, crocs, Uggs, Birkentstocks, etc

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    #87

    Hot Chocolate With An Edible Cup

    Hot Chocolate With An Edible Cup

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    Rachel Ainsworth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It may not be cardboard but it probably tastes like it. Has anyone tried it?

    Ivanka G
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, we have some around the corner from us. One cup is ginger biscuits and the other is coconut based. The flavour is good, but they are definitely a dry biscuit, not a cookie, or the cup would get soggy before you finish. Let's put it this way, it's a novelty, but I would never buy the biscuit on its own as a yummy snack, ir really needs to be dunked to properly enjoy.

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chomp! Chomp! Nom, nom, nom.... (plus less waste in landfills)

    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool, but based on appearance, it could just be a way to sneak fiber into people's diet.

    mYst17
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where can I buy this :O

    Eastendbird
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not so great for those of us who are celiacs...

    Todd Campbell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because that’s always been my problem that I couldn’t eat my cup.

    Apple Jakes
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would still be less "green" than a reusable cup. But I guess if you're hungry it's a win?

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    #88

    Washing Machines In Spain Have Tomato And Wine Programs To Remove The Stains

    Washing Machines In Spain Have Tomato And Wine Programs To Remove The Stains

    Beton1975 Report

    tee-lena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need one for lipsticks and chap sticks.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that Spanish and Portuguese?

    Fernando
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. It's very common in Iberian peninsula use both languages in packaging because is much more cheaper for the producer than use 2 different packaging according to the country (Portugal has got a population around 10 millions and Spain 47).

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    Jay Son
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother has something like this. She never uses it because, according to her, it doesn't work that well and it's easier to simply do a normal run.

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, white wine, maybe. Red wine = incinerate.

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More useful is the correct detergent.

    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In modern machines the detergent barely makes any difference. That's why people believe in things like wash balls, because the results of detergent/no detergent are barely noticeable. (P.S. If caring for newborns or vulnerable people it is important to either use a detergent that is specifically designed to remove bacteria or use very hot washes to sterilise the laundry)

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    #89

    This Spoon With An Indent So It Doesn't Slip Into The Bowl

    This Spoon With An Indent So It Doesn't Slip Into The Bowl

    SuchNerdy Report

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it - such an easy fix! Why wasn't it invented sooner?

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes sense, I mean they have existed for big spoons and ladles in saucepans for ages

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    2econdSelf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHERE/WHEN did you find the Sriracha?! There’s a shortage.

    deejak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also the only thing I noticed. RIP rooster sauce.

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    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that! Spoons besides regular are so handy ... to drain olives, I drilled a few holes in one ... when it didn't fit the capotes' smaller jar, I repeated with a teaspoon this time ... and still love to walk by the fridge, take the drainspoon and just shove a dozen capotes into my stupid filthy mouth. Capotes are great!

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you eat noodles with a spoon? Genuinely asking.

    Busy Bee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a ramen spoon so that's used to eat the broth and they will also have chopsticks to eat the noodles

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    #90

    Supermarkets In Singapore Use Digital Price Tags

    Supermarkets In Singapore Use Digital Price Tags

    Unknownb101 Report

    agi
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are common use in big supermarkets in Europe as well. And are now being introduced at smaller ones. Lidl even has slightly bigger ones mounted on the wall for special offers. Others probably too, I just don’t shop there very often ;)

    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i love when they put them at the ground level, so easy to read :/

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    The Scout
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless lots of entries on this list, this one actually has a downside. It allows the shop to change prices in real time according to the current demand without much work. Wheather is hot? Up go the water bottels. Rain? Oops, umbrella price just doubled. It sounds paranoid, but here are already supermarkets that do that (although on a smaller scale, like matching the prices to the target audience at the time of the day or using prices to control demand when stocks get low). This is why we can't have nice things: Someone will always use them to make more money.

    T'Mar of Vulcan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have some in a few supermarkets in South Africa as well.

    Verena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the supermarkets in our little rural town in the Netherlands have them. They turn red for occasions and black if out of storage. Green frame for bio/eco. It is surprising that these are not common in the US, it would make life so much easier with the correct price on the shelves.

    Dreaming Spirit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to mention it would solve the issue with tax not being included on price tags! The base price can still be controlled by central, and the indicator would add correct tax for display

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    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yo.... almost every supermarket in MY small town in Belgium uses these 😂

    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These have been commonplace for many years.

    Tata Connasse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, this saves us soooooo much time every day, especially since the Covid crisis and the prices changing almost every week.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see kids rearranging items just to screw those up.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My nephew could probably do that from his room on his phone...

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    #91

    Cups With Lids At A Club

    Cups With Lids At A Club

    ksanyee Report

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In most US states it's illegal to allow customers to leave with an alcoholic beverage, and Mississippi is the only state that doesn't prohibit open containers in a vehicle.

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    _mentally_insane_(she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s sad that these are actually useful, it would be so much better if nobody was drugging other peoples drinks :(

    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I must be getting old. My first thought was what sort of club, like a sports club or something, which didn't really make much sense...

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im fifty and when i was in my early teens this was already a thing, i remember the stories

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    Regina George
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too bad people are being injected nowadays 😩

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    #92

    These "Glow In The Dark" Stair Stickers At My Work

    These "Glow In The Dark" Stair Stickers At My Work

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    Beryl Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your workplace is making you stay there into the wee hours of the night, the least they could do is install lights for you..

    SkyBlueandBlack
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're emergency lighting. If something happens, like a fire or earthquake or something, the power might go out, in which case the lights won't work. Imagine having to evacuate down a pitch black stairwell.

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this! These luminous stickers can help prevent so many accidents...

    David A Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Luminous stickers don't b@#£! work. I have them all over the house and not only are they too faint to see anything by, they also fade to black very fast. Can we bring back radium powered night lights please.

    Lucille 2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ones at my work are excellent, they’re so bright that we can even see them glowing during the day. I’m sorry I don’t know the brand name or else I’d suggest it!

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    Lucille 2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What would you do if the power went off and you couldn’t use the lights or elevator? Go down the stairs in pitch black?

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    #93

    My Shower Head Shows You How Hot, Cold, And How Perfect The Water Is

    My Shower Head Shows You How Hot, Cold, And How Perfect The Water Is

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    Caroline Kimber
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It hasn't been a good shower if you don't look like a lobster afterwards.

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    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect by who's judgement? I want my shower roasting thanks.

    Sue User
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For people who are blind without glasses, the color is a nice touch ( originally my phpne was in bedtime mode so fidnt see the coloring )

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Define perfect. My husband takes a 45°C shower and I take a 32°C shower, so we have two heads and if we take a shower at the same time, we both try to stay on our side. LOL.

    Jeremy Klaxon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So 88°F is red, and 89°F is blue? And 105°F is green? What kind of a color scale is that?

    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... can you adjust the target range? THAT, it needs to be perfect, but I assume you can...

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cold shower for life. (Not for any stupid macho thing, I just prefer cold showers and rough towels, didn't even go to boarding school).

    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely love, after a hot shower, to turn it to cold and, from the feet up, freeze me through one time, slowly raising the shower, and then leave into the (well-heated) room. Don't know why, but ... it just feels ... good.

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    Marley Nachi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the way to the hottest setting!

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. I don't see any steam.

    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or you can just have a (mechanical) thermostat on the tap to preset the temperature to how you want it.

    Oerff On Tour
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem with rental properties is that you're not allowed to change the taps. Using this (it uses a built-in turbine to generate the needed power) shower head makes sure that you don't scald your skin (or freeze)

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    #94

    Stop Lights With A Timer Until It Turns Green

    Stop Lights With A Timer Until It Turns Green

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    seana lammers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how many people ‘jump the gun’ at the last few seconds. Seems like it could be a bit too tempting for some eager/impatient drivers.

    agi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It actually has a calming effect. Because you know exactly when the next green comes. And don’t sit there constantly staring at the red light, wondering when it might happen.

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    A B C the Third
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They've been around for ages, I've seen them as early as 2009 in Thailand (pretty sure they've been there way earlier, but I haven't). In my country, they don't install timers so as not to incentivise street racing.

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did not think about the street racing, Shame that such a great idea is ruined.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have something like this in Canada but for pedestrians to know when the light is about to turn red.

    Raymond Core
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All over Bangkok and countdown red and green

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this in Canada but not in my city.

    venintherogue
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao this would have been great for that time I almost got hit by a car

    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That will never work in America. Not ashamed to say I'm one of the reasons. (In my little Soul, so it's not like I can go fast.)

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many places have these. Also for the pedestrian crossings

    David A Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not enough places. I really like them on pedestrian crossings.

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    #95

    My Closest Gas Station Now Has Washer Fluid Stations Too

    My Closest Gas Station Now Has Washer Fluid Stations Too

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    Whatifimrighttho
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about blinker fluid ones 🤔 😂

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet there is not Rain-x type fluid in there. Handy in a pinch though.

    #96

    You Can Purchase Sewing Needles That Are Already Threaded

    You Can Purchase Sewing Needles That Are Already Threaded

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can also buy easy-threading needles that have a tiny slot on the side to slip the thread into the eye.

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, but I've found that these are more difficult to get through tightly woven fabric.

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    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My astonishment when an ex popped a button and just pulled this thing out and sewed it back on like it was no big deal 😯

    Islandchild
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh look. A travel sewing kit that's been available for decades

    Adrian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty common here. Often free, for example in amenity packs on flights or whatever.

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another pointless thing. People are gonna say "But some people don't have the dexterity to thread a needle," and my reply to that is, "Then they probably haven't got the dexterity to sew a button then have they?"

    mandy the capibara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a frequent sewer/seamster I presume? Because they are vastly different. Threading a needle requires quite good eyesight and precision, and even with that it can be frustrating. The sewing however can be done by aomeone with the skills of a drunken monkey. So not a pointless thing at all.

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    #97

    My School Started Putting Bike Repair Stations Around The Campus

    My School Started Putting Bike Repair Stations Around The Campus

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    Tata Connasse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, it wouldn't work where I live : people would destroy it and steal the tools. Such helpful devices require mature and well-behaved people.

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Mature and well-behaved people" is an urban myth.

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    #98

    My Hotel Shower Had A Water Thermometer

    My Hotel Shower Had A Water Thermometer

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    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This might be the coolest thing on the page! Or hottest, or more temperate.

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one in my bathroom. Both sides - we have 2 heads and it stays you want it even after you're finished.

    Andy-Pandy-Panda
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can get small, digital thermometers that attach to the shower hose for around £15 - £20

    Sue User
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not practical for visually impaired. Not only could i not resd the numbers, that red/ blue line would prbably disappear.Like the other one that has glowing lights.

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    #99

    Some Parks And Playgrounds In Singapore Have Built In Wireless Chargers

    Some Parks And Playgrounds In Singapore Have Built In Wireless Chargers

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    Ed sheran away
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if only i would also charge to have full energy about life

    Rachel Ainsworth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would only work in Singapore, everywhere else some idiot would put chewing gum in the port.

    bird of paradise
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHAT i didn’t know that and i live there

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But why put them right at the edge where the phone can be knocked onto the cold hard floor? It's the same as the silly bus stop in Korea.

    #100

    Shopping Carts In Germany Have A Special Beer Crate Holder In The Back

    Shopping Carts In Germany Have A Special Beer Crate Holder In The Back

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    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought that the front part was the beer crate(s) holder. But, the rear bit would do for the snacks crate holder.

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    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd end up banging my shins off that.

    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since that crate only looks to have 19 beers in there, I am assuming the other one is being drank while they shop

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great for getting bruised shins.

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    comon in the Netherlands as well

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some stores in Czech republic have this too. It was intended as 6 pack bottle holder, but it works for beer crates too.

    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd use it for cat litter.

    Almost sunny
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because why not

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    #101

    Simple Way To Measure Kid's Feet At My Local Shop

    Simple Way To Measure Kid's Feet At My Local Shop

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    SkyBlueandBlack
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had similar ones in most of the stores when I worked at Payless 20 years ago, so yeah, I'd assume so.

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha, I'm wearing those socks, though in purple instead of orange.

    H Nunya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve always seen these near any shoe isle! : )

    setsuriseikou
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is this measurement system? I'm only used to centimeters and Mondopoint

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The number on the colored foot corresponds to the size of the shoe/boot. It really only works for that specific brand. (Merrell)

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    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm an adult. We use to have people measuring our feet before we chose anything in the store.

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    #102

    If You Can't Decide On One Drink, This Place Has A Split Cup, So You Can Have Two Drinks

    If You Can't Decide On One Drink, This Place Has A Split Cup, So You Can Have Two Drinks

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    Hugh Crawford
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With twice the plastic and half the content

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a child I’d ask if I could have half banana milkshake and half chocolate. If not available I’d go for just banana. Not separately. Mixed together.

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now a customers can dither about which TWO flavours of drink that they want, to the joy of people in the queue behind them.

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pineapple watermelon. Miam.

    Just another idiot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the idea! Please make it more sustainable. Thank you ❤️

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    #103

    The Mirror In My Hotel Room Doesn't Fog Up In The Center

    The Mirror In My Hotel Room Doesn't Fog Up In The Center

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    les
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thats how you know where the cameras are hidden

    Todd Campbell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It has to stay clear for the 2 way glass.

    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reading these comments, it's evident that no one is ever satisfied.

    Pauly Donahue
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to choose my frame size

    Unnamed Hooman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A mirror at a hotel I was at also had this! It was awesome! Although, the bathroom door didn’t lock lol

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My bathroom mirror has the whole thing not fogging up; it was an option I was offered when we renovated. Edit: we went for the full mirror because I'm 5' and my tallest child is ~6'.

    Jay Son
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine doesn't either. It has a built in defogger

    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, at least your mirror knows how to keep its cool even in the steamiest situations!

    Raymond Core
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would put the defrost in verticle position so different heights could benefit.

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    #104

    A Mini Brush That Came With My Daughter's Brush Set To Remove Built-Up Hair

    A Mini Brush That Came With My Daughter's Brush Set To Remove Built-Up Hair

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    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a mini mini mini brush to clean the slightly larger brush.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just always use a wide toothed comb for that

    Francesa Miller
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just use a plastic fork on my hairbrush. I keep it nearby so it's always handy.

    Tata Connasse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should do this with vacuum cleaners: a mini Dyson to clean the Dyson filter that gets stuffed every 10 minutes...

    Lauora
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Save plastic and use your fingers!

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a Denman brush that you can just remove the bristles from. Easy.

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    #105

    There Are Random Freezers On Some Streets Of Dubai That Have Food And Drinks For Whoever Needs It

    There Are Random Freezers On Some Streets Of Dubai That Have Food And Drinks For Whoever Needs It

    AliGhost47 Report

    Beryl Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya I call BS. Dubai has zero concern for the needy. If something like this happens, it's a PR stunt. Dubai, like Qatar and every other middle Eastern city is built on slave labor. (So is the US so let's not pat ourselves on the back Just yet - but at least in the US, we have a little bit more freedom to whistleblow)

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ❤️ community food pantries / neighborhood book boxes/ Board games & jigsaw puzzle exchanges

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1. It's Dubai, EVERYONE has money, they can buy anything. 2. It's Dubai, anything put in there will be taken by someone who DOESN'T need it within 1 minute.

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    #106

    This Tray That Hooks Onto My Steering Wheel, Making A Little Table To Eat Your Lunch

    This Tray That Hooks Onto My Steering Wheel, Making A Little Table To Eat Your Lunch

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    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats ok until you have to take a hard left. Then it's all over your lap.

    Clown fish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's illegal to eat and drive I'm going to guess its for people who work on the road or don't want to sit in the office with the others

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should note that it's only for when you're parked! Please don't drive like that. :)

    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Distracted driving? Nah. Stunt eating all the way

    Beryl Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's talk about this thing you call lunch

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like taquitos, rice and beans to me. Yum!

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    Ali H M Salehuddin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm hoping to see a video of someone trying to have his lunch while driving at 120 km/hr. Should have Netflix running on his headunit and a phone on his ear too. A true multitasker.

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe Spanish rice, refried beans, and a sort of taco salad? I don't care I want it.

    Amanda Hillquist
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like filibertos to me. Yummm

    Mrs S
    Community Member
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flautas!!!

    Just another idiot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oof. I drove semi for years over the road and, this is a bad idea!

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It not meant to be used while driving. It's for when you're parked.

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    #107

    This Elevator Shows You How Close It Is To Its Weight Limit

    This Elevator Shows You How Close It Is To Its Weight Limit

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    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eek!! I would have never thought that an elevator would be judgy. I’ll put down my sandwich now

    Ristina Nielsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sandwich weighs the same in your hand as on the floor ;)

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    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    6 people but 10 lights. Just awkward.

    Coralinea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure I like this... Looking down at belly

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would not want to be the person who sets it over the weight limit - sirens etc. lol

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang, shouldn't have had that buffet lunch...

    Bored Birgit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A fatshaming elevator?? I will take the stairs.

    Mindghost
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    600kg = 220 pounds = 6 Persons? Where has an average person this weight?

    Just another idiot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's 1,320.00 pounds for six people. It's 220.00 per person. We're good! Even where I live in the US. We're fine!

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    #108

    This Bottle Has A Little Screen Telling You How Hot The Beverage Inside Is

    This Bottle Has A Little Screen Telling You How Hot The Beverage Inside Is

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knowing me, I'd still burn my tongue...

    Lene
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd spend a looooong time testing and testing exactly how cold it had to be for me to not burn my tongue and then I'd obsess about dinking my "warm" drinks at that exact temperature.

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    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scrape the C off and give boiling water to your enemy and then you can say "I thought it was 56 degrees, not 95" in court. Yeah that'll work.

    #109

    This Wet Umbrella Contraption At A Hospital In England. I Have Never Seen This

    This Wet Umbrella Contraption At A Hospital In England. I Have Never Seen This

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    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suppose this is a way to keep things tidy and prevent slippery floors.

    Coralinea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Single use plastic... Yippy. /s I get why water is a hazard, but is this the solution?

    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feel free to come up with something better. I'm sure you could make a nice living at it if you did.

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    Marley Nachi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have these in Japan too. Bags up your umbrella so it doesn't drip everywhere

    Hphizzle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Common in most stores in Japan.

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be found here and there in Australia, too.

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    #110

    Heated Floor On The Playground In My Neighborhood On A Cold Day

    Heated Floor On The Playground In My Neighborhood On A Cold Day

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    H Nunya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does a playground need a heated floor?

    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Curious to know what they're using to heat it given the current climate change discussions.

    Just another idiot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this one too! I am a dad though...

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    #111

    This Ketchup Packet Made For Both Dipping And Squeezing

    This Ketchup Packet Made For Both Dipping And Squeezing

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    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It even looks like a ketchup bottle. Tiny objects are the best.

    Barbara Kayton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just bought tiny, refillable condiment bottles for picnics.

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    BJ Hage
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That pull tab is impossible to rip off EVERY DAMN TIME I get one at Chick-fil-A

    S. E. in Indiana
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chick-fil-a has these and they are a pain in the a*s to get open.

    Verena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "3 * as much ketchup as 9 gram packets". Net Wt 27g. Check.

    Valerie G.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would probably be a good idea to remove the large bottles of ketchup from Mar a Lago and Bedminster. I have a feeling something is going to get thrown at the wall shortly.

    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are often really hard to tear.

    #112

    My Kid's School Has A Vending Machine For School Supplies

    My Kid's School Has A Vending Machine For School Supplies

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    Absolutely a plant.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember my old elementary had these. Somehow the little rubber pencil grips they used to sell got turned into somewhat of a currency. I think I once bought some kids cup of chocolate pudding for a few of those suckers! Good times indeed.

    Rob(erta) Roy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my mom was in school, warheads were currency...

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    SkyBlueandBlack
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A kid who doesn't have a pencil often doesn't have a quarter, either.

    CT
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the school where I work, we all have in our class a stock of erasers and pencils and paper that the children can use. Same when I was a child, and for each lesson, we received a notebook. For free.

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My school has a shop with a real person.

    Jennifer Clark
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember this had the cool pencils, the ones shapes.like triangles or with fun designs. When I visited.my school 15 years later.it was still there.

    Jennifer Johnson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my grade school did this. pencils were 2 for $0.25. these had cool designs and sometimes a strange shape. these were traded at recess

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    Taryn Bailey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My elementary school had that, and it was almost always printed with the school name and mascot

    Brandi Delph
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's old is new again. I can remember these from the late 70s, early 80s. Pencils were 2 for a nickel.

    Marco Richter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My school had a stack of supplies to give out for free to children that didn't have them.

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are those golf pencils that don't come with erasers? Outrageous.

    Boreddd(she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My old school used to have vending machines with school supplies, some drinks and some snacks. That was before the pandemic, tho, after that they got rid of them and never put them back:(

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    #113

    This Store In Japan Automatically Calculates Your Total When You Place Your Basket In The Area Using RFID Tags On The Products

    This Store In Japan Automatically Calculates Your Total When You Place Your Basket In The Area Using RFID Tags On The Products

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    agi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had this at Decathlon in France last week. It felt wrong somehow…like I was steeling by not scanning every item by hand. Very easy and efficient but defiantly something I will take some time to get used to 😅

    Bookworm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slowly but surely, we're getting there. It's basically what Amazon is trying to do with their brick-and-mortar grocery stores. Eventually everyone else is going to realize that RFID is way more efficient than barcodes.

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sorry, i hate these and ALL self check outs. The whole "labor shortage" is a way to get these accepted more and more. every one of these can put 1-2 people out of work. It is much more profitable for the store to have machines instead of people. I will not use them, and the store that literally "forced" me to use it I will not return to. I have yet to see a store lower their prices once they laid off 1/2 the staff in favor of self checkout.

    Suzanne McHenry
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice idea but what about the jobs that will be lost by replacing this method?

    Mindghost
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whats happens with the tags?

    Sonja
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I many shops I've seen trolleys now that calculate your groceries while shopping and you don't even have to take out your wallet. Just look at the display, confirm and the pay gets automatically deducted by the app on your phone. You can use any method of payment you want as long as it's not cash. PayPal, card, Apple pay, all is fine

    ChugChug
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same in decathlon stores in hungary

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have these in libraries in Australia so you don't have to scan each book individually

    Queeqec
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In every Decathlon store I have visited so far (Austria, Hungary and Germany)

    Alfonsothenerdyalpaca
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait… I didn’t buy 14 iPhone 14s for 14000!!!

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    #114

    A Phone Holder For Selfies

    A Phone Holder For Selfies

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    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just use my stylus. Not bragging or anything 😉🤣

    Becky Samuel
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    2 years ago

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    Good for you dearie. Want a gold star?

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    rullyman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sad at all. You might be solo travelling, you might be with a friend and want a shot of you both with the landscape, you might be there at a time when no-one else is...

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    #115

    The High School I Delivered To Has A Skateboard Parking Space In The Office

    The High School I Delivered To Has A Skateboard Parking Space In The Office

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neatly stored and out of the way - nice!

    Not-a-Clue (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they locked in any way? I'd assume they'd get stolen.

    Lucille 2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s in the school’s office, where I assume the office staff work. I’m sure they thought of theft too.

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    #116

    This Crossing In Netherlands Has One Button For People With Bicycles And One For People Who Rides Horses

    This Crossing In Netherlands Has One Button For People With Bicycles And One For People Who Rides Horses

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    Em
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, we have those in my town! They were my first clue that I had, in fact, just moved to the middle of Buttfuck Nowhere.

    Nikki D
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    2 years ago

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool, although this seems like a very specific need

    User# 6
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the Netherlands, technically it is illegal to ride a horse on a cyclepath....

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    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a path just for bikes/ horses that is separated from the cars? If so That would be fantastic!.

    User# 6
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a bicyclepath, seperate from both cars and pedestrians. They are everywhere in the Netherlands as bicycles are a routine mode of short distance transport for a huge majority of people.

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    Fish Fingers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These have been around forever in the UK.

    #117

    This Crosswalk Pedestrian Pushbutton Has A Tactile Display Of The Intersection

    This Crosswalk Pedestrian Pushbutton Has A Tactile Display Of The Intersection

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    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    huh. is that what it is? My hometown has/had these, going to check😂

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    #118

    Why Aren't These In Every Bar And Restaurant

    Why Aren't These In Every Bar And Restaurant

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    H Nunya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t agree with this one. I’m glad these aren’t common.

    Nathan Pogorzala
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because people are a******s and would abuse it.

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never been a server/ waitstaff, but I would think these would be helpful. Personally i hate to play the game of "which person is mine" ( face blindness) and then trying to catch their eye for a little wave of i need something. It would also stop the need of the server "checking on if everything is all right".

    Almost sunny
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A device to make life hell for waitors

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an electronic finger-snapper.

    Timmy Pillinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It needs lights to show you what you've pressed. Or a mechanism to only allow one press to register.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think maybe the servers would hate those - especially when they're really busy. I can also imagine that impatient people might abuse them. :)

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    #119

    Our Local Grocery Store Has Phone Holders On Their New Shopping Carts

    Our Local Grocery Store Has Phone Holders On Their New Shopping Carts

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    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My forgetful self would easily leave it on the cart when I'm done shopping....

    Kelley Vice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clever anti-theft feature too! You could even take a picture of the code with your phone in case it slips your mind like it definitely would if I were to use one.

    Board Pan, duh.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't want to forget mine there lol but Handy for looking at the list

    #120

    My Local Cinema Has A Guide To Which Movies Have Mid And Post-Credit Scenes

    My Local Cinema Has A Guide To Which Movies Have Mid And Post-Credit Scenes

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    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the question marks. Presumably, no-one has stayed awake/around long enough to determine if there's anything there.

    der sebbl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm at a point where i hate mid and post credit scenes. I don't want to sit through 5 minutes of credits for a little joke or something

    David A Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm at a point where I love mid and post credit scenes. The post credit is often a blooper reel, which can be totally the best part of the whole movie. I find it hilarious that people arrive at a movie 20 mins early just to sit through the boring ads, but can't wait the three minutes to watch the credits.

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    Suzanne McHenry
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With any Marvel movies there is always the end credit scenes for a possible teaser to the plot or a new movie. Always best to stay right up to the end.

    Castles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this idea! Watched both Venom films the other night and if my son didn’t tell me to watch the end credits I’d of missed part of the plot.

    Emma S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I felt cheated waiting for the post credits scene for Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

    #121

    This McDonald's Has A Smaller Counter Upstairs, And They Use A Conveyer Belt To Ship Food

    This McDonald's Has A Smaller Counter Upstairs, And They Use A Conveyer Belt To Ship Food

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    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The innovation at this McDonald's is impressive! Using a conveyor belt to transport the food and using a smaller counter upstairs is a clever way to optimize space and efficiency.

    Almost sunny
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Want a conveyor belt leading to my house please Macca's

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    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Roy Roger's restaurant used to have that to get fod from the kitchen to the drive thru. Probably cheaper than renovating the whole place.

    The Chocolate Gecko
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have one of these in a chick fil a where I live. Apparently, it gets gross quick.

    Ervin Conn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a new idea. Dumbwaiters have been around for a long time. There is a restaurant in Lake George NY (USA) that has the kitchen on the ground floor and two eating areas above. One is dressy and one is casual. Same food. Different pricing. You pay for the ambiance I guess.

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    #122

    Umbrella Rack Has Locks And Keys To Keep Your Umbrellas Safe From Thieves

    Umbrella Rack Has Locks And Keys To Keep Your Umbrellas Safe From Thieves

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    Becci
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did anyone else read that like a poem?

    Marco Richter
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had the melody of Jack & Jill in mind for this one

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    Hphizzle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is probably Japan. You lock yours up so you take yours when you leave. Most umbrella handles look really similar, so if you have key 28, then you know it’s your umbrella in spot 28.

    Raymond Core
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ones in the front can be easily unthreaded; they need to put a bar so the umbrella can't be tipped forward. Do you have to ask for a key before using?

    Sonja
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are not really meant for theft prevention but to avoid accidental mixups and taking the wrong umbrella

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    #123

    This Gas Station Has Indicators For Which Pumps Are In Use, And The Hoses Can Reach Both Sides Of The Car

    This Gas Station Has Indicators For Which Pumps Are In Use, And The Hoses Can Reach Both Sides Of The Car

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    Chintan Shah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a Costco gas station if I ever seen one

    Linziaj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or just look where there's no car surely !!!

    Adrian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My car has fillers on both sides...

    #124

    This Mustard Tube Squeezer In The Hotel I Am Staying At

    This Mustard Tube Squeezer In The Hotel I Am Staying At

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    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mustard? In a tube?! What?!

    Ristina Nielsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, exists, works fine. But this is not mustard, it is a salty fish-egg paste. Might be described as the Swedish response to Marmite ;)

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    ZGutr
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DON'T !! it's NOT mustard. I repeat it's NOT mustard. it's kaviar

    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was toothpaste until I read the title. O-o

    Qia Munther
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great invention, great service!

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? FFS! So many sh1te gadgets for tasks that are easier to perfom yourself

    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be useful for someone who has limited use of their hands (eg arthritis). A lot of "sh‌it‌e gadgets" were designed with disabled people in mind.

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    #125

    These Pillows Marked Soft And Firm In My Hotel

    These Pillows Marked Soft And Firm In My Hotel

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    Owen
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or you could... touch them.

    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also available in boxers

    Pterodactyl in Disguise
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Touching or squeezing them would result in the same conclusion, but I think it’s meant to show that they have 2 diff types, otherwise people may assume they are both soft, or both firm. This way it is clear that you can pick which type to use

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Japanese hotels have pillow menus!

    Castles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit pointless? Surely squeezing them it would be obvious

    Peter Dahl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is touching them to find out really that much of a hardship?

    Lucille 2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is having a label for each really such a bad terrible thing? It’s just for convenience. Guests might not even know they have 2 kinds of pillows and just grab the first one. It doesn’t hurt anyone, and it might help a few.

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    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The way I do it: Put pillow one by one in the middle of your king-size bed. Throw yourself onto one to test it. Decide if you want and if you'll give it to your husband. Proceed with all 4 pillows.

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    #126

    These Transparent Pockets To Watch Movies On Your Phone In Seoul Bus

    These Transparent Pockets To Watch Movies On Your Phone In Seoul Bus

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    Anya Beboop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a shower curtain that we use that does this. Always nice not to be left alone with thoughts in there.

    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice!! This is perfect for when you get a stiff neck looking down, or for when you're holding food, or something.

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    #127

    There's A Restroom At A Bar In Minneapolis That Features A Splash Guard For Your Shoes And A Mini Shelf For Your Drink

    There's A Restroom At A Bar In Minneapolis That Features A Splash Guard For Your Shoes And A Mini Shelf For Your Drink

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    Heffalump
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, but I am concerned about people who take their drink in there with them.

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's better than leaving it out to get roofied.

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    Beryl Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine if they just built it right..

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the hand-hold for grabbing onto to prevent swaying?

    Barbara Kayton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought the cup shelf was weird, but then realized a man would not want to leave his drink to be drugged any more than woman would want to leave hers to be drugged or tampered with.

    Living Example
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gross out: I knew a guy who would take his drink into the bathroom, finish it then p**s into the glass and set it on a urinal, the idea being that some poor drunk will think it's his and take a drink.

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't need this. I sit, and I leave my drink on the table.

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and someone might take it or add something when you're away

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    #128

    Tablet And Phone Holders In Toilet Stalls

    Tablet And Phone Holders In Toilet Stalls

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    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would not trust the bottom of this. People will put anything in them.

    Jennifer Clark
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since girls have such cr@p pants.pockets, I often balance my phone on the toilet paper container so it doesn't fall out of my sad excuse of a pocket into the toilet.

    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ashtray! :-D

    #129

    These Gender-Specific Parking Spaces At A Korean Parking Lot. They Are Bigger, Have Better Lighting, And Are Closer To The Cameras

    These Gender-Specific Parking Spaces At A Korean Parking Lot. They Are Bigger, Have Better Lighting, And Are Closer To The Cameras

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    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's sad that they think women are unable to park in a normal sized slot.

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    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was about to defend women against this sexist post.. and then I realized it was for safety and not driving or parking ability

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all over Europe. Usually closest to the exit/entrance of garage, or entrance of shop. Its sad, but glad they exist.

    Isabelle Lamarque
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all over Europe. I'm from Belgium and have never seen this anywhere

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    H Nunya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully anyone who feels unsafe can use them. This does make me sad.

    Marley Nachi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In australia we have "baby carrage" car spots. I'm assuing these might be similar, but it is kind of sus that they're female specific as opposed to parents in general

    Marco Richter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This actually is a requirement for car parks in germany.

    Caroline Kimber
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    2 years ago

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    OnlyMe
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    2 years ago

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    Sexist sh!t.

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    #130

    Gas Station In Tokyo - Fuel Pumps From Above

    Gas Station In Tokyo - Fuel Pumps From Above

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    Stephanie Did It
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a bit short for those, I'm afraid...

    Gustav Gallifrey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The hoses out of reach are, presumably, for the cheaper fuels (oil companies are the same everywhere).

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    der sebbl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be concerned about dripping

    Hphizzle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is semi-common in Japan. This a full service gas station.

    Zoe Vokes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you have to ask them to lower the green or red ones? Or just stand underneath and shout loudly in the hope that it’s voice activated? “4”

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    Caroline Kimber
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not great if you don't want a full tank as there is no display!

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    #131

    This Spork Is Made Out Of Stainless Steel And Has A Jagged Knife Edge On The Side

    This Spork Is Made Out Of Stainless Steel And Has A Jagged Knife Edge On The Side

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    Apple Jakes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's be honest that's not a functioning spoon or knife.

    CHRIS DOMRES
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And using it as a fork you would cut the side of your mouth.

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feels good every time you pull it out of your mouth!

    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A godsend for someone who only has the use of one hand. You can lick a table knife without cutting your tongue and thus is just the same.

    Nikki D
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never thought of that, thanks blue bunny!

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    DarkGlassSphere
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My buddy once sharpened the edge of a spoon, to carve something roundish out of alabaster. No one was happy to find that spoon on the kitchen again.

    H Nunya
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, this one is stupid.

    Mindghost
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aren't they always made from stainless steel?

    Pickles, Pennies, & Ponies
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, you need another fork to cut whatever it is that needs to be cut. This is just stupid.

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    #132

    Asparagus Peeling Machine In A Supermarket, Germany

    Asparagus Peeling Machine In A Supermarket, Germany

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    Hugh Crawford
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Say what now? Who peels asparagus?

    gerard julien
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    three kinds of asparagus in Europe : green, purple and white. the white asparagus sometimes needs to be peeled because of a thicker skin : asperges-6...1c7de6.jpg asperges-64e1b2e1c7de6.jpg

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    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do Germans eat a lot of asparagus?

    der sebbl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do (well not me, i hate asparagus, but many do). We even call the time when you can get it semi-officially asparagus-season

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    Zoe Vokes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That seems like a big and expensive machine. That supermarket must sell a lot of asparagus.

    Petra Schaap
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im dissapointed they didnt use some really long impressive word for it though.

    Rastilabo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spargelschälmaschine. Not that long, but you WILL mispronounce it if you are not German. Or if you are Bavarian.

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    Adrian
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There has to be a special machine for that!

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    #133

    This Toilet Has A Built-In Poop Knife

    This Toilet Has A Built-In Poop Knife

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    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since so many of you have the same question I guess I'll answer it. (I really wish I didn't know about this, yuck!) Some people make giant turds that are too big to flush. If you try, they will just clog the toilet. So these people need to chop the turds in to smaller pieces in order for them to flush. There was a funny story about it on Reddit where one family had a dedicated knife just for chopping poo. (What the hell were those people eating??!!) And now Amazon sells official "poop knives" for anyone with that specific issue. :) This is definitely something I never imagined having to explain.....

    Nikki D
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for your service. I can't imagine it being explained in a more thorough or precise manner. Made my day.

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    Gémeaux jumeaux
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, what is this sorcery?!! Reddit legend tells us that only one family's ferociously formed bowels required the assistance of a poop knife!!

    Cee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It can also double as the first line of defence against sewer snakes

    Helena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of a toilet/garbage disposal combo?

    Almost sunny
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glad I'm not eating when I saw this!

    Linziaj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh lord. Not sure if that's a great idea or just gross. Suppose it happens though sick 🤢 🤮

    ShyWahine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anything to prevent a clogged toilet....

    Loolie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slices poops that are too big to flush so the loo doesn't block I guess

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Found a solution for DP's toilet problem.

    Blue Bunny of Happiness
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a poo knife (well a big palette knife) in a small care home I used to work in. One of the residents would get uncomfortably constipated, we’d have to administer a mini enema and then everything would come out and fill the toilet.

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    #134

    This Bench Has USB Ports

    This Bench Has USB Ports

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    Ace
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more impressed by the varying backrest angle.

    Christina Wang
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People would just stick gum in them, I see gum filled USB ports everywhere

    Remi (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't use unknown usb ports unless you have a charge only cable!

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol one city in Czech republic had benches like these, but people weren't thrilled, because their phones often fell through gaps in the bench it was difficult to get them out.

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    #135

    Restroom Has An Occupancy Board So People Can Queue Outside If It's Full. Gotanda, Tokyo

    Restroom Has An Occupancy Board So People Can Queue Outside If It's Full. Gotanda, Tokyo

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    Batwench
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do they look like bullets?

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because toilet from above = bullet? *shrugs*

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    Desmond Barker
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, a giant bullet shooting at yourtoddler, makes total sense you or your todller,

    #136

    My Flight Has A Smaller Tray For Propping Your Phone. I've Never Seen This Before

    My Flight Has A Smaller Tray For Propping Your Phone. I've Never Seen This Before

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    Todd Campbell
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also I was told I needed to fold it up during a landing last time on American Airlines. Like why? This blocks nothing.

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    Farnzy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone should tell Southwest

    #137

    Some Trains In The Czech Republic Have Built-In Bottle Openers For Passengers

    Some Trains In The Czech Republic Have Built-In Bottle Openers For Passengers

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Suddenly the trains here seem so much less fun.

    Filipa Menezes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK but I wouldn't touch that with something that will touch my mouth afterwards

    LastButNotLeast
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why giving people the opportunity ti drink more alcohol???

    Sharkie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Czech Republic this opening is on beer bottles, mineral water and some soda, too. No "hard alcohol", it is not so often with plastic bottles now, but every glass bottle for non-alcoholic beverages and beer used to have this. Also if the train sells the drinks, they can have cans, plastic bottles or these glass bottles. It's small package and it looks a bit more luxurious. And people drink in trains and as it is possible to open the "crown lid" on almost anything hard, but you scratch and damage it, it is cheaper to let people use designed opener than replace tables, seats, windows and other things people use to open their drinks.

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    CascadedFalls
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been on a train and I haven't seen this yet, now I know that this exists, I'll keep a look out for it!

    Sharkie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like older type of train on longer distances... I expect drink and snacks vendor with cart inside... Good luck :-)

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    #138

    My Hotel Room Mirror Is On Hinges So That People Could Check For Cameras

    My Hotel Room Mirror Is On Hinges So That People Could Check For Cameras

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    Abe Ja
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist, it is s tiny one on the frame of the mirror👀

    Zoe Vokes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s a test you can do to check for a two way mirror. If you touch the mirror glass then your finger shouldn’t touch it’s own reflection.

    Donkeywheel
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not why it’s on hinges. And you’re completely paranoid to look for cameras in every hotel room. Get treatment.

    Lucille 2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Care to enlighten us about why it’s on hinges then, or no?

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    #139

    This Sidewalk For Smartphone Users In Warsaw, Poland

    This Sidewalk For Smartphone Users In Warsaw, Poland

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    Rachel Ainsworth
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a nice big post coming up...

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A special sidewalk for them, and a handy lesson. A complete experience.

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    CascadedFalls
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There shouldn't even be a indicator for this. It's unfortunate that there are some people who are so consumed with their phones in public spaces, that there's an entire lane for them.

    Oerff On Tour
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which they won't see, because they're not looking where they're going, but looking at their phones

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    Petra Schaap
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think i read somewhere this is a joke/protest, and not official. Still there had to be a tree in the middle of it :-D

    Dreaming Spirit
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was an art installation by some architecture students, nothing official.

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    #140

    I Just Learned About This Cup And Phone Holder

    I Just Learned About This Cup And Phone Holder

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    Mark (it/urgh)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there was anywhere I wouldn't put my phone, it would be between two precariously balanced full glasses of liquid.

    Epona
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially on a moving vehicle. Airplane or not, this seems like a terrible idea.

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    Francesa Miller
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate this already. Half the reason I fly anywhere is to be able to look out of the window. This would block most of the view of the land passing beneath. I always land with a crick in my neck, but I love watching the rivers, mountains and towns pass by. City lights at night make amazing patterns.

    #141

    This Jar Of Olives Has An Easy Way To Get Them

    This Jar Of Olives Has An Easy Way To Get Them

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    Caroline Nagel
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very handy and all but with the huge mountain of plastic waste humans produce every day these kinds of gadgets seem quite unnecessary. Forks and spoons work just as well.

    Verena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More plastic... buy an olive-spoon, good for many uses and more than once

    Queeqec
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More plastic waste. What happened to forks?

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Olives are good at escaping from forks, a spoon with a hole is perfect

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    Barbara Kayton
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find the pickle and olive contraptions cute, but unneccesary. There are small condiment tongs and also condiment spoons so you can grab the item out of the jar.

    Fish Fingers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you thought a turtle choking on a straw was bad...

    Xenon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok this seems a little silly, as well as unnecessary plastic.

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    #142

    My Local Whole Foods Allows Payment Via Scanning Your Hand

    My Local Whole Foods Allows Payment Via Scanning Your Hand

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    Rachel Ainsworth
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What happens when they lose your print data on the internet? You can't change your hand like you can a card or password.

    Seymoura Butts
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No thanks, Jeff Bezos!!! Amazon already knows too much about me.

    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Creepy af!! No for me!

    Emma S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like something out of Black Mirror.

    Todd Campbell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually rolled out to all Whole Foods. Creeps me out but I’m sure I’ll start using them eventually.

    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazon is whole foods. They bought them out a while ago

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    Adrian
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you don't have to go to all the effort of getting a card out of your wallet? I know Americans are lazy but seriously?!

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