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Particularly as an adult, there is a special kind of joy that comes from walking into a store and discovering a product that actually solves a problem that you deal with every single day. From little irritations that eat up a few seconds constantly, to major issues that you avoid like the plague, life is full of opportunities for designers and engineers to make things easier. 

The “Didn’t Know You Wanted” internet group shares products and items that people may not have known about but would love to buy. So prepare your wallet, set a budget, and get to scrolling. Be sure to upvote your favorite items and comment your thoughts and observations below. We also got in touch with the mods to learn more. 

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#1

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words?

Vintage typewriter with colorful keys and a painted paper, showcasing a unique weird and wonderful design.

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    Mother Of Power Outlets

    Square power outlet that allows plugging in anywhere on its surface, a weird and wonderful handy invention people need.

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    #3

    Thoughtful GF Gift

    Unique 2Pac socks with a detailed design and bandana, featured among weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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    #4

    This Curtain Design That Ensures That There Is No Annoying Light Gap In The Middle

    Curtain rod bent into a handle for easy opening, showcasing a weird and wonderful thing people didn’t know they needed.

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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had something similar many decades ago in a house I grew up in.

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    #5

    Joystick For Keyboard

    Transparent mechanical keyboard switch with colorful components resting on a beige keyboard, showcasing weird and wonderful things.

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    #6

    I Could Really Use A Bag Like That

    Cat wearing a lion mane inside a lion-themed tote bag, one of the weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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    #7

    My Magneto Paperclip Holder

    Magnet superhero action figure holding metal paperclips, a weird and wonderful thing people didn’t know they needed.

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    #8

    Bender Smoker Insert Meat

    Metal smoker shaped like a robot with steam vent and radioactive-themed firebox, a weird and wonderful backyard gadget

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    #9

    Ping Pong Tube

    Two people playing ping pong using a large circular tube as a table in a weird and wonderful setup.

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    #10

    Former Boat Builder Sculpts Breathtaking Wooden Bathtubs

    Unique wooden bathtub with smooth finish in a modern bathroom showcasing weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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    #11

    Door Mat

    Doormat with humorous warning about strong language, alcohol use, partial nudity, and mature humor, a weird and wonderful item.

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    #12

    This Homer Meme Rug

    Unique living room featuring a weird and wonderful Homer Simpson rug partially hidden under a large sectional sofa.

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    #13

    Hey, This Looks Cute

    Green pillow with a plush red panda attached, a weird and wonderful item people didn’t know they needed.

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    #14

    He's Right

    Mug with a small ceramic dog inside, showing a quirky and wonderful item people didn’t know they needed until they saw it.

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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From now on, that will be the espresso cup.

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    #15

    I Don't Care If Is Kinda Useless, But Come On, Look At These

    Hand holding a star-shaped salt and pepper shaker sprinkling seasoning over food, showcasing weird and wonderful items.

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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I should think there would be lots of leaking of the salt & pepper, since it's likely you'd quite often forget to set them down facing upward.

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    #16

    Transparent Book Weight

    Transparent book weight held up against sky, demonstrating a unique and wonderful tool for hands-free reading and study.

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    #17

    The Window On The Front Door Of This House

    Door with a rotating wooden frame showing a swirl pattern that disappears when turned, a weird and wonderful item

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    #18

    Steamer Boat Lid

    Silicone pot lid with ship design releasing steam, one of the weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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    #19

    This Shirt Has A Microfiber Lens Cloth Sewn Into It

    Plaid shirt with built-in microfiber lens cloth on the shirt tail, a weird and wonderful item people didn’t know they needed.

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    #20

    This Swinging Duck Car Ornament

    Cute duck-shaped air freshener hanging in a car, one of the weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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    #21

    This Lighter!

    Antique dragon-themed lighter with a unique flame design, one of the weird and wonderful things people didn’t know.

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    #22

    It Does Look Cozy

    Man relaxing in a sloth lounger hammock, one of the weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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    #23

    A Bird Feeder That Fits In The Metal Extrusion Of A Stop Sign

    Hands installing a green bird feeder on a pole with a small bird perched on the feeder in an outdoor setting.

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    #24

    Bruce Lee Clock

    Unique martial arts themed clock with dynamic kicking figure as hands, showcasing weird and wonderful things design.

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    #25

    Attachable Cat Bed

    Cozy cat sleeping on a small wooden hammock bed, one of the weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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    #26

    This My Little Danny Doll

    Miniature doll with combable hair, mustache, tattoos, and orange pants featured as a weird and wonderful collectible item.

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    #27

    This Ceiling Fan Has Tiny Chain Pulls With A Fan And A Light So You Know Which Is Which

    Vintage ceiling fan pull chain with flower-shaped charm hanging from lit chandelier light fixture indoors.

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    #28

    Absolutely Floored With This One!

    Glowing floor art in a kitchen creating a weird and wonderful effect with vibrant green and blue colors at night.

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    #29

    Paramedics In Jet Packs For Hard-To-Reach Terrain In The U.k

    Person flying with a jetpack over grassy countryside, showcasing one of the weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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    #30

    🔥

    Self-feeding firewood setup in a metal frame designed to burn for 14 hours, a weird and wonderful useful invention.

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    #31

    Pillow

    White throw pillow printed with silica gel warning text on a dark couch, showcasing a weird and wonderful home accessory.

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    #32

    Defender Of The Kitchen

    Unique wooden knife holder designed like a ninja star, showcasing weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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    #33

    Ferrolic Clock

    Kinetic sand clock with black droplets forming changing numbers, showcasing a weird and wonderful gadget innovation.

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    #34

    Sauron Celebrates Christmas Too

    Holiday tree with multicolored lights topped by a unique eye-shaped projector casting red patterns on the ceiling and walls.

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    #35

    Adorable Penguin Boiled Egg Holder!

    Hand placing an egg into a black penguin-shaped egg holder, a weird and wonderful kitchen gadget people need.

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    #36

    An Extra Hand

    Man demonstrating a wooden drink and snack holder designed for convenience and fun, one of the weird and wonderful things.

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    #37

    And With That The Library Was Never The Same

    Unique bookshelf decor featuring a creepy smiling face bookend from weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed

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    #38

    Transformer Pen Drive

    Transformable robot USB drive in the shape of a panther, showcasing weird and wonderful tech gadgets.

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    #39

    Hmmm

    Unique and weird sunglasses with bold designs, showcasing wonderful and unusual fashion accessories people didn’t know they needed

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    #40

    Just Finished My Lord Of The Rings Desk Lamp. Pretty Happy With The Turn Out

    Levitating ring lamp with glowing red runes on a workbench, showcasing a weird and wonderful design people didn’t know they needed.

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    #41

    Adult Quarry Play Set Up

    Remote-controlled miniature construction trucks operating on a detailed dirt terrain, showcasing unique and weird things.

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    #42

    Inception Table

    Wooden cityscape coffee table with inverted buildings, a weird and wonderful design people didn’t know they needed.

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    #43

    Gonna Need Some For The Entire Family

    Man and children wearing giant wearable turtle shell pillows in a bright living room, a weird and wonderful item.

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    #44

    Wish I Knew This Exists Earlier

    Mosquito net repair tape being applied to a window screen showcasing a useful weird and wonderful product.

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    #45

    Something For All The 90's Kids Out There

    Pink Hubba Bubba bubble gum-shaped case holding wireless earbuds on a wooden surface, a weird and wonderful item.

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    #46

    My James Webb Inspired Wall Ornament

    Hexagonal wall mirror with multiple reflective panels creating a geometric pattern, one of the weird and wonderful things.

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    #47

    Defibrillator Toaster

    Compact sandwich maker and toaster combo with unique design, showing bread slices being toasted on countertop appliance.

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    #48

    Coolest Volleyball Court!!

    Water volleyball court with neon lights at night and players enjoying a weird and wonderful new activity on water.

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    #49

    Tie Fighter Grill

    Tie fighter grill with food and drinks, showcasing weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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    #50

    Tight Fit, No Problem

    Collapsible hammer with a red handle used in woodworking, one of the weird and wonderful things people didn’t know they needed.

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