While some smart people are trying to take people to Mars or transfer their minds into machines, others are developing genius ideas that focus on our earthly everyday lives. But it doesn't mean they're less worthy! Bored Panda has compiled a list of smart inventions and designs you didn't know you needed, and they're as awesome as they're simple.

From rethinking elevators to coming up with clever ideas for pill bottles, these simple solutions prove the brilliance of candor. We're constantly in a rush, trying to do a gazillion things at once, and it's often the little things that get in the way. Scroll down to check out the life hacks with which we can tackle them and upvote these cool photos!

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Wash Your Hands And Reuse The Water For Your Next Flush

Wash Your Hands And Reuse The Water For Your Next Flush

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    Free Coffee In Exchange For Some Rubbish

    Free Coffee In Exchange For Some Rubbish

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    The Design Of This Water Fountain Lets The Water Flow Down So Dogs Can Drink Too

    The Design Of This Water Fountain Lets The Water Flow Down So Dogs Can Drink Too

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    #4

    This Sign Is 100% Necessary

    This Sign Is 100% Necessary

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    #5

    My New Desk's Parts Came Separated By Steps Instead Of By Item

    My New Desk's Parts Came Separated By Steps Instead Of By Item

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    #6

    Mountain Finder Device In Switzerland

    Mountain Finder Device In Switzerland

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    Accessibility Matt On The Beach For Wheelchairs And Strollers

    Accessibility Matt On The Beach For Wheelchairs And Strollers

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    #8

    This Toothpaste Describes Both Its Ingredients And Their Purpose

    This Toothpaste Describes Both Its Ingredients And Their Purpose

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    #9

    This Elevator Has A Call Button 30 Feet Away So The Doors Will Be Open By The Time You Get To Them

    This Elevator Has A Call Button 30 Feet Away So The Doors Will Be Open By The Time You Get To Them

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    #10

    This Pill Bottle Lid Tells You When You Last Opened It

    This Pill Bottle Lid Tells You When You Last Opened It

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    #11

    The Curtain Design In My Hotel Room Ensures That There Is No Annoying Light Gap In The Middle

    The Curtain Design In My Hotel Room Ensures That There Is No Annoying Light Gap In The Middle

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    This Elevator Has Buttons You Can Kick

    This Elevator Has Buttons You Can Kick

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    #13

    The Roofs Of UPS Trucks Are Not Brown. They're Translucent So The Inside Of The Truck Doesn't Need To Be Lit During The Day

    The Roofs Of UPS Trucks Are Not Brown. They're Translucent So The Inside Of The Truck Doesn't Need To Be Lit During The Day

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    #14

    In Copenhagen There Is A Childrens Bicycling Playgroud, Where They Can Practice Bicycling In The City, And Learn The Rules, Before They Enter The Streets

    In Copenhagen There Is A Childrens Bicycling Playgroud, Where They Can Practice Bicycling In The City, And Learn The Rules, Before They Enter The Streets

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    #15

    This Fence Is Shaped To Create Seating

    This Fence Is Shaped To Create Seating

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    #16

    Seniors And Handicapped People Can Extend Crossing Time For This 8 Lane Highway

    Seniors And Handicapped People Can Extend Crossing Time For This 8 Lane Highway

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    #17

    This Restaurant Has A “Toepener” For People Who Want To Avoid Germs On The Doorknob

    This Restaurant Has A “Toepener” For People Who Want To Avoid Germs On The Doorknob

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    #18

    These Bikes Have Airless Tires

    These Bikes Have Airless Tires

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    #19

    This Swing Is Designed So That The Kid And The Parent Can Swing Together

    This Swing Is Designed So That The Kid And The Parent Can Swing Together

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    At My Work's Parking Lot The Paint Lines Continue Up The Wall To Help People Park

    At My Work's Parking Lot The Paint Lines Continue Up The Wall To Help People Park

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    #21

    Shopping Cart With A Calculator

    Shopping Cart With A Calculator

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    #22

    This USB Drive Displays How Much Of Its Storage Is Being Used

    This USB Drive Displays How Much Of Its Storage Is Being Used

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    #23

    My Local Laundromat Has Gym Equipment To Use As You Are Waiting For Your Load To Finish

    My Local Laundromat Has Gym Equipment To Use As You Are Waiting For Your Load To Finish

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    #24

    These Sheets That Tell You What Side Of The Bed To Put Them On

    These Sheets That Tell You What Side Of The Bed To Put Them On

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    #25

    My Roommate's Spatula Has A Stand So The Bit That Touches Your Food Doesn’t Touch The Counter

    My Roommate's Spatula Has A Stand So The Bit That Touches Your Food Doesn’t Touch The Counter

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    #26

    My Bottle Of Canadian Whisky Came With Free Public Transportation

    My Bottle Of Canadian Whisky Came With Free Public Transportation

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    #27

    These Chairs In A Ski Resort Restaurant Have Room For Your Gloves, Helmet, Hat Etc.

    These Chairs In A Ski Resort Restaurant Have Room For Your Gloves, Helmet, Hat Etc.

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    #28

    This Airport Has A Therapy Dog For People To Pet Before They Fly

    This Airport Has A Therapy Dog For People To Pet Before They Fly

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    #29

    This College Has Drink Coasters That Can Test For Common Rape Drugs

    This College Has Drink Coasters That Can Test For Common Rape Drugs

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    #30

    My Local Coffee Shop Gives Free Compost Made From Their Used Coffee Grounds

    My Local Coffee Shop Gives Free Compost Made From Their Used Coffee Grounds

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    #31

    These Batteries Have An USB Port To Charge Them

    These Batteries Have An USB Port To Charge Them

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    #32

    My Work Laptop Has A Webcam Cover

    My Work Laptop Has A Webcam Cover

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    #33

    The Elevators In My Office Building Have An Umbrella Sign That Lights Up If It's Raining Outside (Osaka, Japan)

    The Elevators In My Office Building Have An Umbrella Sign That Lights Up If It's Raining Outside (Osaka, Japan)

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    #34

    My City Added A Safe, Public Place To Conduct Exchanges Made On The Internet. Directly In Front Of The Police Station

    My City Added A Safe, Public Place To Conduct Exchanges Made On The Internet. Directly In Front Of The Police Station

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    #35

    The Back Of This Park Bench Can Swing Back And Forth, Allowing The User To Face Either Direction

    The Back Of This Park Bench Can Swing Back And Forth, Allowing The User To Face Either Direction

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    #36

    Some Roads In Australia Are So Long And Boring They Have Trivia Signs To Keep Drivers Alert

    Some Roads In Australia Are So Long And Boring They Have Trivia Signs To Keep Drivers Alert

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    #37

    This Bar Has A Frost Strip To Rest Your Drink On So It Stays Cold

    This Bar Has A Frost Strip To Rest Your Drink On So It Stays Cold

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    #38

    Benches In Sweden Are Very Friend And Couple Friendly

    Benches In Sweden Are Very Friend And Couple Friendly

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    My Hotel Room Comes With A Complimentary Android Phone With Free Data And Calls

    My Hotel Room Comes With A Complimentary Android Phone With Free Data And Calls

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    #40

    You Can Rent Sleeping Cabins At This Airport

    You Can Rent Sleeping Cabins At This Airport

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    #41

    My Local Library Has Dozens Of Different Cake Pans To Check Out

    My Local Library Has Dozens Of Different Cake Pans To Check Out

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    #42

    This Inflatable Mattress Turns The Back Of Your Car Into A Bed

    This Inflatable Mattress Turns The Back Of Your Car Into A Bed

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    #43

    This Bridge Has A Crisis Hotline Machine

    This Bridge Has A Crisis Hotline Machine

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    #44

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

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

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    #45

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

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

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    This Checkout Has No Candy For Parents With Kids

    This Checkout Has No Candy For Parents With Kids

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    This Tire Tells You To Change It When It's Time To Change It

    This Tire Tells You To Change It When It's Time To Change It

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    #48

    These Tiny Model Tents Give You A Look At What You’re Buying

    These Tiny Model Tents Give You A Look At What You’re Buying

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    This Ceiling Fan Differentiates The Light And Fan Chains With A Light And A Fan

    This Ceiling Fan Differentiates The Light And Fan Chains With A Light And A Fan

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    #50

    These Traffic Lights In Ukraine

    These Traffic Lights In Ukraine

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