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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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#1
Wash Your Hands And Reuse The Water For Your Next Flush
Marianne 7 years ago
We are living currently through the worst drought in the last 100 years in Cape Town. So yes, we need to use water very wisely.
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Nadine Ducca 7 years ago
This is an excellent idea! But make sure you flush with the lid down, or all the disgusting germs will jump right onto that tiny sink and anything nearby! Actually, you should ALWAYS flush with the lid down.
Magpie 7 years ago
Yes. And personally i keep my toothbrush etc in a different room to toilet.
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Daniel Losinger 7 years ago
These toilets have been in widespread use in Asia for more than 30 years.
Gavin Ivey 7 years ago
Only downside I can see is soap scum build up on the inside of the tank and all over the valve and float. Being "out of site out of mind", it has a high potential to get pretty funky in there.
Jack Urquhart 7 years ago
simply needs a compact high end filter to remove body dirt/soap dirt.
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Sabal Minor 7 years ago
Yeah maybe in deserted areas with water ration but this is severe for say, Seattle where it's water water, everywhere. Even though admittedly, one should never waste water I just think it is overkill for most.
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Elizabeth Lord Cary 7 years ago
Does this keep the toilet cleaner because it always has soapy water running through it?
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#2
Free Coffee In Exchange For Some Rubbish
Molly Block 7 years ago
I live in north central FL, surrounded by the Gulf and the Atlantic. This should be on all of our beaches here! As well as every other coastline.........in the world!! I bet if they offered a free BEER, it would work even better! Nothing like an icy cold bottled beer on a hot sunny day.
Bunzilla 7 years ago
Your choice of coffee, beer or chilled beverage would be great. Encourages kids too :) And those of us who don't care for either regular coffee or beer.
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Julie Lynn 7 years ago
OH! OH! I Love This So!!! I wish everyone would do the simplest of tasks and pick up after themselves... BUT... This is a beautiful idea! Thank You!!! Huge smiles :) :) :) :D!
Donna Reynolds 7 years ago
Love this. Save the turtles from plastic bags they think are jellyfish.
#3
These Traffic Lights In Ukraine
Bunzilla 7 years ago
It's a great idea. If you're in a short car or on a motorcycle behind a van or truck, you can still see the signal. If you're on the sidewalk, it makes it much easier to see what's going on. Plus it just looks awesome.
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Geedee Gituma 7 years ago
This is really helpful... mostly when there is a tall vehicle in front of you
Sanne H. 7 years ago
Or you are in front of the line and the lights are high up. Happens to me a lot. I'm quite tall and driving a small car.
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#4
The Design Of This Water Fountain Lets The Water Flow Down So Dogs Can Drink Too
Ani Archeron 7 years ago
down ere in straya those are all over the place :D we love our dogs!!
stellermatt 7 years ago
and the ants travelled from miles around to witness the silverpark falls, tickets for the maid of the mist boat ride were just too expensive though...
lazy_panda 7 years ago
but then the poor dogs have to drink the water that dribbles out of their human's mouth too :(
#5
This Sign Is 100% Necessary
Lindsay Davis 7 years ago
Saw one of these in Columbus TX..found it quite funny cause the bridge had a bunch of damage from ppl hitting it 😂😂
Breezy 7 years ago
Maybe they put the sign up because people were hitting the bridge....
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#6
My New Desk's Parts Came Separated By Steps Instead Of By Item
SanchaTheSeeker 7 years ago
Lego separates their legos by part number in the booklet. This takes it one step further
#7
Mountain Finder Device In Switzerland
Mare Freed 7 years ago
Sometimes low-tech is the best way! Who needs a mountain-finding app when this could have done the same thing a thousand years ago? :-)
#8
Accessibility Matt On The Beach For Wheelchairs And Strollers
Cathy Keiran 7 years ago
Not just wheelchairs. I can’t walk on sand due to an ankle injury, this would let me use a beach again!
Maggie Dougherty 7 years ago
This is the smartest device ever thought of! I know it's only a strip in the sand, but to a handicapped person, it might mean so very much! To get to the beach would be wonderful for a person in a wheel chair! Not necessary a handicapped but say, someone with a broken leg, or foot, or well, anything actually! :D
Anders Jepsen 7 years ago
We have something similar In Denmark at some beaches it is just made of wood instead
Giulia Bergamini 7 years ago
From what I remember we've always had them here in Italy, but they are sidewalks or plastic walkways .. only in the free beaches they're not present
#9
This Toothpaste Describes Both Its Ingredients And Their Purpose
Jef Bateman 7 years ago
There are some products - such as grocery store baked goods - that would have to have a booklet to describe all the ingredients they have.
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Moglin Sin 7 years ago
I'm so glad to know Mentha piperita is peppermint since my husband is deathly allergic to peppermints. T.T
Gavin Ivey 7 years ago
I just noticed a web address on the bottom left side of the tube. www.kingfishertoothpaste.com and they do have a fluoride version.
Loreley Estrella 7 years ago
palm oil can not be sustainable, because the one already existing are not, so they need to kill the forest to have new sustainable fields. Anyway SLS isn't healthy at all, better to buy a toothpaste without ;)
Christina Schulze 7 years ago
Cool. But Palm oil? There is no such thing as sustainable palm oil.
Bored Fangirl 7 years ago
They should put these on cigarettes so people can realize what's actually in them…
William Wenzel 7 years ago
Cigarettes and alcohol! Why are those two not required to list ingredients? Who is afraid of what?
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#10
This Elevator Has A Call Button 30 Feet Away So The Doors Will Be Open By The Time You Get To Them
Cerys Dunbar 7 years ago
i would forget to push it walk half way there debate for 30 seconds as to whether i should go back and press this button or go the one near the elevator
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kkathleen517 7 years ago
That's great for those times in scary movies when someone is running away from something and they're frantically pushing the elevator button!
Justin Reid 7 years ago
It's for keeping the hallway uncrowded during big events. Perfect for Midwest Furfest, when there's a couple dozen people in costume waiting to go upstairs.
Rowenna Menzies 7 years ago
God forbid we spend a few seconds waiting. Seriously, I could do with the odd pause in my day. I’m biting down.
Michelle Line 7 years ago
But is life just SO hectic that you cannot wait 20 seconds for an elevator? Take the time to pause and make a quick reflection or mentally go over the upcoming day. At the minimum, try to think of something positive.
#11
This Pill Bottle Lid Tells You When You Last Opened It
MrFish 7 years ago
extremely useful if you need to take your tablets/pill at a certain time each day
Annette V 7 years ago
Exactly! I know epilepsy patients could really use this. They often have memory problems due to the seizures or medication and don't take their medication on time because of it.
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Herb Eaversmells 7 years ago
Also good to see if someone else is getting into your prescription meds
Vampire_Unicorn 7 years ago
I think this could also be very useful to help see if anyone else has gone into your pill bottle.
Liene Stegenburga 7 years ago
MyTherapy is a great app for reminding and tracking meds, specially if you have to take different types of meds at different intervals. When it is time to take a pill, it tells you which pill and you can mark it as either confirmed or skipped and review later on to see if you took all the pills you were supposed to. Just in case this is of help to someone.
Liza van Klaveren 7 years ago
If I can forget to take my pills, I'd certainly forget to mark/tick it off the list if I did take them. I'm just at that stage in life. Haha!
Load More Replies... stellermatt 7 years ago
imagine struggling to open it and you'd be like 'yeah i know it's taken me 4 hours 16 minutes! stop counting! stop counting!!!'...
Kristel 7 years ago
I have the ANABOX (look it up if you do not know it). And set alarms on my phone so I do not forget to take them. And I snooze when I can't take them immediately. So I get a reminder 9 minutes later. Works pretty well also! And you have a clear view if you have had them or not.
Cerys Dunbar 7 years ago
this would be really handy for me because sometime i forget if i have had my meds so im not sure whether to take them again or not definitely up-voting :)
Dork Fork Bork 7 years ago
Forget “remembering when you last took it”, now you can see if that neighbor kid is taking your pain killers.
#12
The Curtain Design In My Hotel Room Ensures That There Is No Annoying Light Gap In The Middle
Bored Fox 7 years ago
Most of the listed things are 'first world problems' but it is nice that also those problems can be solved. :)
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GrumpyCat7 7 years ago
So you can recover more peacefully in a darkened room when you're in a "hangover position" too!!! 😆
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Amanda Kirby 7 years ago
This would be perfect for the black out curtains in our bedroom as my boyfriend works third shift.
William Wenzel 7 years ago
Third shift people get no respect! Just lots of hard dirty work.
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This Elevator Has Buttons You Can Kick
Daniel Losinger 7 years ago
Great for Donald Trump because his hands are too small to push the regular buttons.
Karen Moses 7 years ago
Perfect for germaphobes or anyone with both hands full. Toddlers would love it, too. Lol
#14
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
arjelio mas 7 years ago
Saving what energy? The battery is charged while the truck runs and the light will not require any additional runtime to power it.
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UncleBu 7 years ago
That's not the lights but the daylight though the roof
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Daniel Losinger 7 years ago
Great for letting the sun roast the electronic product that you ordered.
Bored Fox 7 years ago
That probably is not in all UPS trucks around the world. For example here in Finland the winters are very dark and there are only couple of hours of daylight so the roof like this would be useless, especially if there is snow on it. But in the summer it is sunlight nearly 24/7 so then a roof like that would be useful.
Jef Bateman 7 years ago
Here in Arizona it seems it would turn it into an oven.
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Stannous Flouride 7 years ago
That was suggested by a driver who was rewarded handsomely by UPS. Not only does it not need interior illumination, the plastic weighs less than steel so it saves fuel too. If I remember correctly his bonus was based on how much money was saved.
Sally Parker 7 years ago
They really looked after that package on the right of the photo, didn't they?
Anne Reid 7 years ago
It’s not a customer’s, though. It’s probably flares or such.
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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
William Kocour 7 years ago
We have those in the Czech republic :) We also got our driving licence for a bicycle when I was a child :D (I nearly didn´t get one because I abruptly stopped to pet a squirrel and kids behind me collided with me :D)
Branko Zivkovic 7 years ago
In Serbia (Niš) there are also such poligon for kids to practice traffic
Jeannette Treusch 7 years ago
We have those in Germany too. You also have to do some kind of a driving licence in 3rd grade.
Lucida 7 years ago
I lived in Germany as a child and I remember that we had to take a "bicycle driving licens" before we were allowed to ride our bikes from and to school, but it was in 2nd grade, I think. We were on a playground like the one on the picture and the police was there to monitor us and score points. When I moved back to Sweden I was suprised that there were none like this. None.
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TheJudit19 7 years ago
We have that in Germany, too. In primary school you have to do a training and a test :)
Marja Jolivet 7 years ago
When I was a kid (in the sixties), ther was one in Helsinki (Finland) too and it still exists. 👍
#16
This Fence Is Shaped To Create Seating
Bored Fox 7 years ago
Smartphone in back pocket is a bad idea anyway because if you sit the phone can break easily. If the phone bends the battery can damage and that can cause the phone to burst in flames. Anything in the back pocket is also super easy to steal...
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#17
Seniors And Handicapped People Can Extend Crossing Time For This 8 Lane Highway
Gabi 7 years ago
That's a super idea. I am a fit 36 years old woman but I have to jog by green light to get in time on the other side!!!! We sortof expect from the daily newspaper that one day the headline will be "Elderly Person Didn't Cross In Time - Are 3 Seconds Too Short?"
Dina 7 years ago
In Czech Republic the rule is to step on the crossing at green light, not to get to the other side. If it turns red in the meantime, you don't have to rush and can continue at your normal pace.
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A great idea! Though I am in a wheelchair and mostly reach it well in time, I am pretty quick. Some crossings are very short, which where this would come in very handy for me! Why don't we have this everywhere in the world?
Erin welch 7 years ago
AMEN! I AM TRYING TO GET OUR CITY'S TRAFFIC DEPT. TO DO THE VERY SAME THING AT A BUSY INTERSECTION HERE!
Constance Buckler 7 years ago
This is a wonderful idea. Anyone with mobility issues would benefit from this.
Vicki White 7 years ago
Slow people only get half way across when the light changes. I see it all the time. In my home town you can go kitty corner instead of crossing twice. That takes twice as long and the light doesn’t give enough time.
Pamela Cannell 7 years ago
I don’t care for the card though. If you’re not old just slow, like someone who uses a cane or crutches, why can’t they use it?
Agnes Jekyll 7 years ago
Huge lane by my house gives 20 seconds to cross--I can't make it in 20 seconds, and there are many, many seniors residences nearby--this is such a good idea.
#18
This Restaurant Has A “Toepener” For People Who Want To Avoid Germs On The Doorknob
Jean Donahue 7 years ago
Me too! I know I would probably lose my balance and crash!! LOL
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N G 7 years ago
People who still have their hands full when they leave the restroom should put it away sooner
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Natasha Forchione 7 years ago
I went to a restaurant where you can open the restroom door with your arm, it was so cool!
Bunzilla 7 years ago
This is also the reason why I prefer lever type door 'knobs' to the round ones :)
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Hansen Koo 7 years ago
some public toilets has automatic taps, automatic soap dispenser, automatic hand dryer, automatic flush.. everything touch-less.. but you have to touch the door at the end to get out
#19
These Bikes Have Airless Tires
Jef Bateman 7 years ago
I used to have airless tires, but they were so dense that they didn't absorb impact and were heavy. I'm glad they came up with a lighter design.
Merlyn Emrys 7 years ago
Works for cities- I can't imagine trying to clean mud out of them on unpaved surfaces.
Fanwarrior 7 years ago
It's a really cool idea but those bikes would be a nightmare for trypophobic people.
Doug Adams 5 years ago
Typically if it's uniform or symetrical there is little to no reaction. Seeing Lotus pods and garlic bulbs cut in half so the cloves are bisected both make me unable to eat or concentrate on anything for a good 6 hours. It's silly I know, but real.
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david060290 7 years ago
There's something called mobike in China now....but the bike with airless tires r really hard and uncomfortable to ride|
Andrew Keane 7 years ago
I find them okay. They've compensated over time with more cushioned saddles and handle bar grips. It makes them great for maintenance.
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This Swing Is Designed So That The Kid And The Parent Can Swing Together
Jef Bateman 7 years ago
This is a good idea. They are starting to put these in parks here in Arizona. I wish there had been something like this when my kids were little.
#21
At My Work's Parking Lot The Paint Lines Continue Up The Wall To Help People Park
Aahzmandus Pervect 7 years ago
Suckers are everywhere, and nothing can stop them from being suckers. :)
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GlassOfWater 7 years ago
There's a carpark in Melbourne with a little light above each car spot. It turns red when it's filled or green when it's empty.
Susan Forbes 7 years ago
The parking garage at work has a row of lights down the middle of each aisle with red lights for filled parking spots and green for empty. They change color when someone leaves or parks.
Load More Replies... Daniel Losinger 7 years ago
I expect to start seeing Youtube videos of people trying to drive up the wall.
Beth Arriaga 7 years ago
At One of the Universities in San Diego (USD or SDSU... can't remember) engineering students came up with a similar design to the green and red lights, so that it was easier to find spaces. They used solar panels for powering it and the light boards prevented the up and down aisle searching that's so frustrating. Collaborative, creative thinking. We need more of it!
Donna Thiessen 7 years ago
If you can't park without lines on the wall you shouldn't be driving.
#22
Shopping Cart With A Calculator
Geedee Gituma 7 years ago
This would really help with the surprise and embarrassment at the cashier
Mr Red 7 years ago
You can just use your smartphone or your own calculator no?
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Panda Panda 7 years ago
It'd be better if it had a barcode scanner that tallied everything up (including tax) as you scan them and place them in the buggy.
Jeroen van Veenendaal 7 years ago
Obsolete, we use a hand scanner in the Netherlands. You not only see the amount you purchase, but you can also check out without having to take the groceries out of the bag, and without waiting in lines.
John Montgomery 7 years ago
Those are still a thing? They used to do that here, but don't remember the last time I saw it.
Kate Peñarubia 7 years ago
We had this at a local grocery many years ago but were taken out once broken and were never replaced
Daniel Losinger 7 years ago
Now you can calculate how much you are being overcharged at Whole Foods.
#23
This USB Drive Displays How Much Of Its Storage Is Being Used
Prot Pap 7 years ago
It is quite cool, but also quite useless. When you connect it to a computer you can easily see how much storage there is left (in MB/GB instead of percentage) and i don’t really see why you would need to know how much storage your USB stick has left at a moment when it’s not connected to a computer.
Full Name 7 years ago
Why have a thermostat tell you the temperature when you're standing right there in front of it and can feel the temperature?
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#24
My Local Laundromat Has Gym Equipment To Use As You Are Waiting For Your Load To Finish
Just Carmen 7 years ago
I'm guessing that laundromat doesn't get any kids coming into it. That stuff wouldn't last 5 minutes in the laundromats I've been to.
Signe Manat Hansen 7 years ago
Not all laundromats are public. It would be perfect for the laundromat connected with my building.
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Jean Schweibish 7 years ago
You're watching your stuff tumble 'round and 'round, why not get some personal mileage out of it?!? Great idea!
Ellie Ragsdale 7 years ago
Greeting in exercise! Finally, this may work as double motivation. Or as zilch motivation.
Marissa Bradshaw 7 years ago
Seattle used to have a great laundry/bar called Sit n Spin (excellent live bands, but impossible to remember the clothes after a few).
Jean Donahue 7 years ago
By the time your clothes are dry, you're sweating like a pig. Now you have to fold you nice clean clothes!
#25
These Sheets That Tell You What Side Of The Bed To Put Them On
Han 7 years ago
Just iron on some hemming tape marked with fabric pen, you can mark sides with chalk as a prep. Too easy.
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Gayle Bynum Cardosa 7 years ago
We have these on our boats too. If any sheet sets don't happen to have them we have them put on because the sheets have to be custom made. They are all color coded for each cabin too. There might be a purple thread sewn into the mid starboard cabin and a red thread in the forward port cabin, etc. When we fold sets they are all folded into each other; flat, fitted and pillow cases are all folded into one and put inside of one of the pillow cases so they're never not a complete set. Makes it much easier. Organization is key.
AnnaB 7 years ago
Now if only the fitted sheets had a label with instructions on how to fold...
Chess Wizard 7 years ago
http://www.imperfecthomemaking.com/2011/09/4-ways-to-fold-bedsheets.html
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Jennifer Berg 7 years ago
Love these sheets!. I forget the brand name, but they sell them at Target.
#26
My Roommate's Spatula Has A Stand So The Bit That Touches Your Food Doesn’t Touch The Counter
Chris J. Ford 7 years ago
Because the manufacturer wants to minimise cost.
Load More Replies... Gayle Bynum Cardosa 7 years ago
I was also thinking of spoon rests. They're still a thing. We're on the same page Merlyn.
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Linda Something 7 years ago
It also looks like it could be used to hook the spatula on the edge of the pan or pot, so it won't slide down all the way in the food, which it can do sometimes if the pan is wide enough. =)
Cherie Barnard 7 years ago
My thoughts exactly... I just use a small plate to put my spatula on. I don't want a messy counter from stuff dripping from the spatula...
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Ingrid Tsai 7 years ago
And from the way it is designed, it looks like you can also leave it in the pan without it sliding down
#27
My Bottle Of Canadian Whisky Came With Free Public Transportation
FreakCowHybrid 7 years ago
...are smart and care about getting home safely!!!!! (I'm Canadian so I'm biased)
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Heidrance 7 years ago
again, please Canada -- take over US. keys are under the mat. president is probably in Mar-a-Lago.
Full Name 7 years ago
But if we took over the US, then you'd be up in Canada and you'd be stuck with our leader and you would not be any happier.
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Michèle Gyselinck 7 years ago
@Cici Snow. If Canadians have to make up for Justin Bieber, then Americans have to make up for Trump.
#28
These Chairs In A Ski Resort Restaurant Have Room For Your Gloves, Helmet, Hat Etc.
Halldora Landvik 7 years ago
If they were at other kind of restaurants I would so forget my stuff there.
Hamdhaan Hassan 7 years ago
if i put anything in there i will definitely forget to take them.. i know me
Pamela24 7 years ago
It wouldn't take you long to realize you forgot your gloves if you were in a ski resort. ;)
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Marty BlackEagle-Carl 7 years ago
all chairs outside of the home should be like that. (spoken as a hat wearer)
Justin Helmcamp 7 years ago
Great idea. Chairs like this should be in every restaurant. Women would have a place to put their purse.
jevais 7 years ago
Oh Justin you hit it right on the nail. I hate to leave my purse on the floor or the back of the chair.
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This Airport Has A Therapy Dog For People To Pet Before They Fly
Anne 7 years ago
I need to know which airport this is please, so I can go there to pet the puppies :)
Nicole Rosandich 7 years ago
We just got to see 2 cute dogs on a layover in Denver International. They had little jackets that said they are part of C.A.T.S. (Canine Airport Therapy Squad)
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Christine Musal 7 years ago
I'm not nervous about flying, but petting a dog always puts me in a great mood.
Christina Sersif 7 years ago
My old therapist's office had a therapy dog in the waiting room. I got more therapy from the dog than I did my actual therapist lol
#30
This College Has Drink Coasters That Can Test For Common Rape Drugs
Cerys Dunbar 7 years ago
but awesome that were finding ways to deal with the problems
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Heather Johnson 7 years ago
The story of David O'Halloran whose picture is on the coaster is very heartbreaking. They did end up finding his body though. Very very tragic story.
Vicki White 7 years ago
College girls have come up with nail polish, someone came up with a napkin. The polish they came up with at least 5 yrs ago. None of these are on the market. This is a good idea that the bar can provide but what we need is for something to actually come out in the market.
Colleen Cuntz 7 years ago
Maybe all public places should have those.Ive heard of nail polish which does change colors if a drug is in the drink.
Christina Sersif 7 years ago
if all bars and restaurants did this, it would deter people from doing it.
#31
My Local Coffee Shop Gives Free Compost Made From Their Used Coffee Grounds
BlondiieSammy 7 years ago
Starbucks are well known for this. If you can't see any, ask and they will make some up for you.
Just Carmen 7 years ago
Seriously?! Well, I'll be stoppin' into my local Starbucks this spring then. Thanks for the tip!! 😃👍
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Jan Mazzulla 7 years ago
Nice, rather than selling it, they are creating customer loyalty by providing a way to safely add nutrients to a garden or even an indoor plant.
Jeri Cooley 7 years ago
My local bookstore/cafe does this. Not many people were taking it. I do though !!
Donna Petersen 7 years ago
Wow that’s great. Starbucks and other coffee houses need to do this
Janet Barbrick 7 years ago
I've always put my coffee grounds into plants. Also my leftover Black Coffee.
Griff Griffington 7 years ago
Most coffee shops will give away their used grounds. You just have to ask for them.
#32
These Batteries Have An USB Port To Charge Them
Rina Dubosarski 7 years ago
Seriously? How is this an improvement to the rechargeable batteries that you can charge 4 at once in a dock...?
Caridina Japonica 7 years ago
Totally agree. First, when I need recharged batteries, I always need more than one. Second, I still need a power supply unit to transform from 220V or 110V down to 5V, which the USB cable can handle. Third, recharging by USB will take more time than recharging by "real" charging device. Fourth, placing an USB port inside the battery instead of charging capacity is simply a waste of space.
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Miryam Cohen 7 years ago
Sure, I would love to buy AA batteries, with capacity of an AAAA bettery. This makes that the battery less powerful.,. It can be useful for some stuff, however, for the most part, it's useless.,.
#33
My Work Laptop Has A Webcam Cover
Vicki White 7 years ago
I understand there are needed because even if it’s off people can still hack into it?
Peter Frank 7 years ago
Why not physical switches that actual physical breaks the circuit to cam/mic/wifi/bluetooth?
Wings 7 years ago
Wow, maybe because they might need the webcam? WOW, ISN'T THAT NEWS?!
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The Elevators In My Office Building Have An Umbrella Sign That Lights Up If It's Raining Outside (Osaka, Japan)
Halldora Landvik 7 years ago
But what difference does this make? If it was rainy when I got to work, I probably have an umbrella with me and so I just open it once I get to the entrance/exit. If it was sunny beforehand and I had no umbrella with myself, one of it won't magically appear in my hand just because a sign says it rains.
RaroaRaroa 7 years ago
Maybe it's for lunch breaks when you don't automatically take everything you came in with.
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John Bennick 7 years ago
On the other hand, one could just look out a window before going outside.
#35
My City Added A Safe, Public Place To Conduct Exchanges Made On The Internet. Directly In Front Of The Police Station
Merlyn Emrys 7 years ago
We have a car sales area like this at our city's police station, so you know you're all on camera in a safe place to meet. Reassures both buyer and seller.
Heather Johnson 7 years ago
A lot of places do this now. My local police department does it. It's a great idea and a great way to make large purchases
#36
The Back Of This Park Bench Can Swing Back And Forth, Allowing The User To Face Either Direction
Heidrance 7 years ago
i just had a mental picture of two grannies battling it out over which way the bench should face...
Merlyn Emrys 7 years ago
I was gonna mention this- on trams or trolleys that don't turn around, everyone wants to face forward- so they have benches that can change either way. I think this used to be one.
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Robin Slick 7 years ago
That is fantastic idea. There have been lots of times where I want to face backwards where something interesting is happening and I am stuck in the opposite direction. This is just perfect,
Hannah Hudson-Lee 7 years ago
These kind of seats were used on British Trams in the early 20th century. So passengers could face forward without turning the tram around.
#37
Some Roads In Australia Are So Long And Boring They Have Trivia Signs To Keep Drivers Alert
Alia Ris 7 years ago
they should also have a sign to remind driver not to cheat by googling the answer. :p
SanchaTheSeeker 7 years ago
In Australia, you aren't allowed to be on your phone so unless you are getting your passengers to do it, it wouldn't really work. Good suggestion though
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Barbara Cochrane 7 years ago
Ahhh, for the days of Burma Shave signs! Always made the drive an adventure for kids and adults alike and no one fell asleep! You just had to see what the next verse said
Elizabeth Mitchell 7 years ago
I like the road signs on the New England Highway north of Warwick. They keep asking, Are we there yet? LOL
Elizabeth Butler 7 years ago
USA used to have these....they were Burma Shave ads with a funny poem on the first four boards.
Mary Tonningsen 7 years ago
I loved those Burma Shave signs when I was a kid. :)
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#38
This Bar Has A Frost Strip To Rest Your Drink On So It Stays Cold
Mangopirtelo a 7 years ago
That seems a -lot- of ice and very little alcohol... And I thought that there is lot of ice in drinks where I come from!! :D
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#39
Benches In Sweden Are Very Friend And Couple Friendly
Peter Frank 7 years ago
Never seen a bench in Sweden like that one.. where is this one located??
Andreas Zacho 7 years ago
I'm swedish and I've never seen this. There seems to be japanese writing in the window in the upper left corner though.
#40
My Hotel Room Comes With A Complimentary Android Phone With Free Data And Calls
Neeraj Jha 7 years ago
Here in India, these days Call and data has gone so cheaper that nobody even cares about them anymore.
Tipo 33 7 years ago
not cheap for someone who comes from Europe... roaming costs a fortune for us.
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Shirin Kamer 7 years ago
Had been on tour to Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. My hotels there provided me with these....was very useful to call our tour guide and the cab driver and other group members...especially in a foreign nation with no local phone number.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
That's exactly the phone we had in our hotel rooms in Paris and Spain. VERY useful if what you need are maps. ... For those that are paying roaming charges...why are you doing that? Contact your carrier before you leave and set up an international plan that's a flat rate for unlimited roaming and data. Where I am it's about ten bucks a day to do that.
Just Carmen 7 years ago
If it has the phone number/address of the hotel programmed into the phone, it'd be a great idea. That way, you wouldn't have to worry about getting lost in the city you're visiting.
Agnieszka Fedior 7 years ago
It does :) it has ale the info about the hotel, a guidebook and a two-way messaging system so you and the hotel can easily get in touch.
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René Kok 7 years ago
This is in Singapore, where you can't get internet on your own phone while you are there. So you get a phone with 4G, but the main thing is that you can book things like theme parks and zoo's with that phone and the hotel, of course, will get a referral fee. Wifi hotspot does not work on the phones so you really can't use your own phone and have to carry around 2 phones.
#41
You Can Rent Sleeping Cabins At This Airport
Just Carmen 7 years ago
Much better than having to sleep on the crappy seats in the waiting area.
Pamela Cannell 7 years ago
I like the idea, but the germ/creep factor would not allow me to use it.
Elizabeth Lord Cary 7 years ago
Privacy and personal security, this needs to be everywhere too
Robin Slick 7 years ago
But they are cost prohibitive. I was recently going thru Delhi airport and they had something similar. They wanted something like $15 an hour. Now, who is going to get one of those for an hour only. In my case, 3 hours is minimum and that would have been $45. Crazy prices. If they reduced their prices then they may get more custom.
Claudia Stieble 7 years ago
I know that Munich's Franz-Josef-Strauß Airport has them.
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#42
My Local Library Has Dozens Of Different Cake Pans To Check Out
Jan Mazzulla 7 years ago
I really like the idea of the library lending more than just books and entertainment. If I want to make butterfly shaped muffins, why should I spend $$$$ to buy a pan I might only ever use once. Going to the library and signing it out makes so much more sense.
Barbara Moss 7 years ago
There is a library in GSO NC that used to lend all sorts of tools, basically anything not electric. Lots of libraries lend non-book materials that their community needs, it just doesn't always make the news.
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Cyndee Marling 7 years ago
How practical!! If mine did this, I would donate a few pans that I don't use very often.
jevais 7 years ago
Me too I would gladly give them the ones I use only once or twice a year.
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Riobha 7 years ago
Sacramento Library has a *library of things* Crafting. Make things with the library of things. We have sewing machines, screen printers, button makers and a laminator. Home & yard equipment. Perfect and maintain your home with eco-friendly tools. We have a lawn mower, hedge trimmers, a pressure washer and a cordless blower. Musical instruments. We have ukuleles for your Hawaiian strumming pleasure, guitars, a keyboard and two types of drums. Technology. Check out the future with a GoPro, projector and professional graphics tablet.
Camilla Marthedal Knudsen 7 years ago
I wish there was a library for all kinds of tools. Not every household have the means or space to have a garden etcetera.
Amanda Kirby 7 years ago
I just saw a YouTube video that mentioned that in Japan many DIY/home improvement stores have workshops available for customer use. People are able to cut materials, or use the tools on site before taking their items home.
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D.S. Watson 7 years ago
Totally, because how often will you need a heart shape pan? Once per year? Great idea!
Joseph Barnett 7 years ago
For a heart shape, just bake a square and a round cake. Cut the round cake in two. Place the square down, in the shape of a diamond 🔷 and place a half of the circle cake 🔴 on each end. Frost it and you have a heart cake!
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Denise Ellingson 7 years ago
Our library in Maryland let you check out children's toys for three weeks at a time. This was terrific when they were little as they outgrew them quickly and you could check out new ones instead of having to buy them. They cleaned them well between checkouts!
weatherwitch 7 years ago
I absolutely love this idea! Cake tins of special shapes cost a small fortune and that cake tin design may only be suitable for one person. This is utterly random and utterly brilliant! 😊
#43
This Inflatable Mattress Turns The Back Of Your Car Into A Bed
Just Carmen 7 years ago
I think this is so cool. Now I just need a car to put it in (I drive a pickup truck).
mbergen 7 years ago
All you need than is a $20 air mattress and you'll have way more room. This is a cool idea but I'm fairly tall, I don't think it would be comfortable for me.
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Diane Herman 7 years ago
I believe this was intended for large dogs in the back seat. At least that's how I saw it in the catalogue.
Dawn Brack 7 years ago
This is a old idea, before seat belt, car seats, and other such safety devices you could buy a bed that hung over the back of the front seats, and when traveling with kids, they would have a place to sleep! We used it all the time!
#44
This Bridge Has A Crisis Hotline Machine
Magpie 7 years ago
At least graffitiers know it is there, they might be the one directing someone else in need to where the phone is.
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Heather Johnson 7 years ago
This is very meaningful to me because I know how it feels. I tried to commit suicide twice in my life and the second time was almost successful had my husband not been there to find me having a massive seizure and called 911. There really is hope and there are people who do care.
Beth Arriaga 7 years ago
Heather Johnson: I, and speaking for the world at large, WE are very happy your attempts were not 'successful' and sincerely am happy you're still around to be a blessing and a voice of reason. You help others just by surviving and being a symbol of strength. Because it takes guts to write and share. Thanks and blessings to you going forward In your life. You deserve to live it
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