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Sometimes the world feels like it’s against us. Like, when you accidentally rip off the precious pull tab while opening a can of beans or when you are trying to figure out where is the end, the top, and the side of the sheet when making a bed. To some aliens from outer space, it would likely sound like not that big of a deal, but trust us, tiny humans, it is.

But thanks to some clever minds who were blessed with powers of creativity and problem-solving skills, life could be made easier, hundreds of times easier. But wait, let’s not hype it up too much, and let’s see what smart solutions to everyday problems Bored Panda has rounded up this time.

From tactile paintings for the blind to reversible public benches, and something as simple as a discount for well-behaved kids, these little things give us hope that no matter what, we are all going to be fine. Psst! More clever ideas to ease the stress of handling daily things can be found in our previous posts here, here, and here.

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A Discreet Way Of Calling For Help

A Discreet Way Of Calling For Help

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In Norway, You Get A Small Amount Of Money For Recycling Bottles/Cans. A Lot Of Our Trash Cans Have These Holders So Poor And Homeless People Don't Have To Search Through The Trash To Collect Them

In Norway, You Get A Small Amount Of Money For Recycling Bottles/Cans. A Lot Of Our Trash Cans Have These Holders So Poor And Homeless People Don't Have To Search Through The Trash To Collect Them

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because of this, my brother put a bottle next to a trash can once and he got fined 50€ for that 🤦🏽‍♀️

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Humans have been coming up with ideas since the dawn of time. Some have been stupid (well, let’s be honest, most of them), some have been life-changing. But generating a truly good idea is a job on its own that requires breaking one’s conventional thinking and making that holy light bulb appear. But how you do this?

Well, first, good ideas don’t come naturally. You have to engage in observation, do research, watch people, and reflect on what you’ve seen. Gather all the information you can and look for patterns. In this way, you may spot the problem that needs to be solved and this is the point where your brain gets stimulated.

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This Furniture Hardware Is Sorted By Step Rather Than By Type

This Furniture Hardware Is Sorted By Step Rather Than By Type

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These Public Swings Powered Chargers For Your Phone In A Train Station

These Public Swings Powered Chargers For Your Phone In A Train Station

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The Fitted Sheet In My New Sheet Set Is Marked For Easier Bed-Making

The Fitted Sheet In My New Sheet Set Is Marked For Easier Bed-Making

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Then, writing down the ideas, even the most absurd ones, is key. Think of how many bursts of thought we forget on a daily basis. Also, don’t worry about how the idea sounds initially. Picking the best ones is the second part of the job, but you only do this after you've got a solid list of ideas to work on.

Thirdly, remember that whatever it is that came to your mind, nothing’s impossible. Whether you dream of a business idea or a gadget that will change the world, accept the challenge you created for yourself and don’t be afraid it won’t work out.

Because even if it likely won’t save the planet, and you won’t become a second Steve Jobs, that doesn’t mean it won’t make our lives a tiny bit easier. And this is what we call an excellent idea turned reality.

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They Put Rails Under The Benches In This Park So You Can Always Be In The Shadow

They Put Rails Under The Benches In This Park So You Can Always Be In The Shadow

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#9

Our Refrigerator Has Revolving Levels So You Can Reach Everything Easily

Our Refrigerator Has Revolving Levels So You Can Reach Everything Easily

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These Notched Chairs To Hold Bags

These Notched Chairs To Hold Bags

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Beau Chevassus
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s so stupidly brilliant it almost angers me it hasn’t been done more.

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This Restaurant Gives You A Discount If You Have Well-Behaved Kids

This Restaurant Gives You A Discount If You Have Well-Behaved Kids

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These Public Benches Are Reversible, So You Can Choose To Look At People, Or Boats

These Public Benches Are Reversible, So You Can Choose To Look At People, Or Boats

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This Museum In Berlin Has "Touchable" Versions Of Their Paintings For Blind Or Visually-Impaired Visitors

This Museum In Berlin Has "Touchable" Versions Of Their Paintings For Blind Or Visually-Impaired Visitors

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This Keypad Randomizes The Numbers Every Time So Someone Doesn't Figure Out The Password From Your Hand Movements

This Keypad Randomizes The Numbers Every Time So Someone Doesn't Figure Out The Password From Your Hand Movements

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd be toast. I know my codes and passwords by finger muscle memory

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Doctors Paint The MRI Machine In The Children's Clinic To Look Like A Submarine

Doctors Paint The MRI Machine In The Children's Clinic To Look Like A Submarine

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With refrains of, "We all live in a yellow submarine", playing in the background.

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If You’re An Elderly Or Disabled, You Will Receive A Card That Enables You To Cross The Road With A Longer Countdown Time (Singapore)

If You’re An Elderly Or Disabled, You Will Receive A Card That Enables You To Cross The Road With A Longer Countdown Time (Singapore)

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A Very Interactive CPR Training Kiosk At The Airport

A Very Interactive CPR Training Kiosk At The Airport

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Train Seats In Japan Facing Outwards So You Can See The Scenery

Train Seats In Japan Facing Outwards So You Can See The Scenery

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Flo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would be on my nightmare list, not good for us travel sickness sufferers

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Carrie Laughs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is interesting... I was told to always look at the scenery as not seeing it makes it worse. Not sure if facing sideways would be an issue or not, on boats watching the horizon helps no matter where on the boat (I mean ships). Genuinely don't know if this would be a problem or not for me.

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Reinhard Mitschang
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's nice, but what's even cooler: in the Shinkansen (bullet-train) all seats can be turned 180° so that you never have to sit in the wrong direction.

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Saint Thomas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They also have trains where you can 'flip' the back of the seats, so you're always sitting facing the direction the train is moving. When the train arrives at a terminus, an employee just walks up the length of the train reversing the backs of the seats.

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Maggie Mae
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That Looks like Fun to Actually see what you are travelling through!!

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fainasKeturatis
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's is a terrible idea. If you are having short trip (under 10minutes), you will feel motion sickness and after a while, when you get used to it... guess what - train stops and you need to be able to straights somehow but your body and mind are used to moving to one side for balance. Sounds fun tho - I would do that as a challenge.

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les
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how much can you see at 200mph? it would be like impressionist art in a kalidescope

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K.Kobayashi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a local scenic route popular with tourists. Not a high speed train.

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Hollysmom
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't even watch this type of movement on tv, films, etc. without getting dizzy and nauseated

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Marianne
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In many Japanese trains you can switch the direction of the seats so you can face either to the front or backwards. You can create 2 rows facing ech other if you are with 4 people, this is so extremely convenient!

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Catherine Brady
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have those in the US. I've ridden in them. I liked it. You don't have to twist your neck constantly to enjoy the view.

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Bindi Adams
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Between bouts of nausea and going cross-eyed trying to take in the view …better to have them angled.

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Cybele Spanjaard
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Undecided..at least all would get the same view although it would be flashing by too quickly

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Wendy J Shores
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They need to make the back of the seats reversible like they did in the bench a couple of pictures up so people have a choice ;)

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YouTube has a tour inside of a bullet train: the windows start 3/4 of the way up, so passengers can't see the closest terrain whiz by. It was making passengers jauseous.

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Kay Maxey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would be even better is the seating unit were on a track so you had a choice of which way to face! I’d love to be able to watch the scenery without turning and leaning forward past the person who got the window seat!

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bill marsano
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tese were called 'parlor cars' in the US. No longer in use though Cost per passenger-mile is extremely high..

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John Polyak
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same kinds of seats are available on Amtrak double deck cars.

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Blinding_Darkness
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah it could be good but it'd be a problem getting in and out of the seats without squishing someone as u walk past

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7 Second Ninja
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But I can see perfectly well out of the windows without travelling sideways. Not very efficient of the Japanese.

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Truth Monster
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not safe, as you are turning your back to strangers. Especially in high crime areas, this could lead to more potential victims, as they literally will not see their attacker coming.

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IlovemydogShilo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish all trains did this. But maybe have the chairs swivel and lock into position so people with travel sickness could sit the usual way.

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embarrassed american
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd have to keep my eyes closed the entire time or it would be destination Puke City, population me.

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Fred L.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember seeing a video about Japanese trains where they had a section with footbaths.

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Chaotic_pansexual
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love this but I would get too focused on the scenery and absorbing it all that I might miss what people are saying lol

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Kaisa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only if the train is slow, fast and you will get sick

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Becky Samuel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of societies find it very rude to be drinking and eating in public. They prioritise making time for eating and drinking as an activity, and keeping it to appropriate places. This has probably played a significant role in keeping their virus levels lower, as they wash their hands before sitting down to eat or drink, and aren't constantly touching a ticket machine, grab drink, grab handrail, grab drink, put drink to mouth, get a mint, etc.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you know how many rail passengers in Japan were killed in train crashes last year? Zero. Same as the year before. And the year before that.

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This Shirt Has A Piece Of Lens Cloth Sewn On The Inside For Your Glasses

This Shirt Has A Piece Of Lens Cloth Sewn On The Inside For Your Glasses

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This Soap Bottle Lists A Purpose For Each Ingredient

This Soap Bottle Lists A Purpose For Each Ingredient

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Beau Chevassus
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I have something mildly interesting to read in the shower besides having made-up debates in my head that will never happen.

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A Pill Bottle That Keeps Track Of When It Was Last Opened

A Pill Bottle That Keeps Track Of When It Was Last Opened

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to think things like this were silly. Until I got older... 🤣👍🏽

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This Airplane Sleeping Mask Has Different Sides Depending On If You Want The Flight Attendant To Wake You Up For Meals Or Not

This Airplane Sleeping Mask Has Different Sides Depending On If You Want The Flight Attendant To Wake You Up For Meals Or Not

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My University Sent Me A Wallet-Sized Diploma

My University Sent Me A Wallet-Sized Diploma

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This Baby Store Has Different Surfaces To “Road Test” The Strollers

This Baby Store Has Different Surfaces To “Road Test” The Strollers

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Hans
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seen a similar thing in a sports store for running and hiking boots as well as even a small bridge for mountain bikes. Great idea!

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My Spatula Has A Little Stand So It Doesn’t Touch The Counter

My Spatula Has A Little Stand So It Doesn’t Touch The Counter

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My Hospital Has Lights In The Ceiling That Are Designed To Look Like The Sky

My Hospital Has Lights In The Ceiling That Are Designed To Look Like The Sky

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A Bicycle Escalator In Norway

A Bicycle Escalator In Norway

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The Tear-Offs On This Poster For Domestic Abuse Have The Phone Number Disguised As A Bar Code

The Tear-Offs On This Poster For Domestic Abuse Have The Phone Number Disguised As A Bar Code

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is so sad how many tricks are needed to help people suffering from an abusive partner..It makes me understand how controlling and mentally abusing domestic abusers are..

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At The Uffizi Gallery In Florence, They Have Versions Of Paintings So That Blind And Visually Impaired Visitors Could Still Enjoy The Art

At The Uffizi Gallery In Florence, They Have Versions Of Paintings So That Blind And Visually Impaired Visitors Could Still Enjoy The Art

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#31

The Plastic Packaging Of This Paint Roller Doubles As A Paint Tray

The Plastic Packaging Of This Paint Roller Doubles As A Paint Tray

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This Toilet Lock That Doubles As A Tray So You Can’t Leave Without Taking Your Stuff

This Toilet Lock That Doubles As A Tray So You Can’t Leave Without Taking Your Stuff

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K.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m sure it’s a smart idea. I just don’t want to use it. Public restroom toilets don’t have a lid and some people don’t wash their hands...

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You Can’t Read The Cash Machine Screen If You’re Not Directly In Front Of It

You Can’t Read The Cash Machine Screen If You’re Not Directly In Front Of It

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Kira Okah
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the cash machines in this town do similar - stand at the wrong angle and the screen looks black. It's cool.

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This Elevator At My University Has Feet Buttons

This Elevator At My University Has Feet Buttons

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My Wife Got Me A Magnet Bracelet For Holding On To Screws As I Fix Things

My Wife Got Me A Magnet Bracelet For Holding On To Screws As I Fix Things

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This Chess Set From 1972 Has The Valid Moves For Each Piece Stamped On Their Bases, Making The Game Much Easier For Beginners To Learn

This Chess Set From 1972 Has The Valid Moves For Each Piece Stamped On Their Bases, Making The Game Much Easier For Beginners To Learn

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They Have Pet Carts In Grocery Stores In Italy

They Have Pet Carts In Grocery Stores In Italy

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dogs aren't allowed in most shops here unless they are assistance dogs.

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This TV Remote Has A Keyboard On It's Back

This TV Remote Has A Keyboard On It's Back

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now they just have a microphone and you say what you want, unless you have a south african accent, so you have to say it a couple of times trying to find the right american accent it wants

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These Two Different Sets Of Shopping Baskets At A Department Store In Bangkok - For Those That Need Help Or Want To Be Left Alone

These Two Different Sets Of Shopping Baskets At A Department Store In Bangkok - For Those That Need Help Or Want To Be Left Alone

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#41

My Work Has A Special Coat Closet For Smokers

My Work Has A Special Coat Closet For Smokers

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Shopping Cart Cleaning Machine In Germany

Shopping Cart Cleaning Machine In Germany

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This Dustpan Has A Comb For The Broom

This Dustpan Has A Comb For The Broom

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I literally just ordered a black one the other day! I'm still waiting for it to arrive

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#44

This Rooftop For Bicycles So The Saddle Won't Get Wet

This Rooftop For Bicycles So The Saddle Won't Get Wet

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This Kinetic Sidewalk Generates Electricity When You Walk On It

This Kinetic Sidewalk Generates Electricity When You Walk On It

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Little fixes like his add up and up and up. Solar, wind, hydro and brains mean we could live happily without fossil fuels or nuclear.

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#46

My Spoon Carving Kit Came With Bandaids

My Spoon Carving Kit Came With Bandaids

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wandile dludlu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha... they know you won't get through the carving without hurting yourself

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A Suitcase That Can Measure Its Own Weight

A Suitcase That Can Measure Its Own Weight

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel it would get smashed at the hands of the baggage handling staff when being loaded or unloaded from the aircraft.

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#48

This Is A Mud Shovel. The Holes Help Break Suction When Digging In The Mud

This Is A Mud Shovel. The Holes Help Break Suction When Digging In The Mud

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#49

This Ruler Has Cascading Millimeter Mark That Makes It Easier To Read

This Ruler Has Cascading Millimeter Mark That Makes It Easier To Read

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Beau Chevassus
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why hasn’t anyone thought of this brilliancy before? 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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This Deck Of Cards Has A Blank For A Replacement If A Card Is Lost

This Deck Of Cards Has A Blank For A Replacement If A Card Is Lost

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