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Often, the best products are born out of necessity, they solve problems we all face every day. But then there are the true geniuses who spot issues most of us overlook and create solutions that make life unexpectedly easier. From showers that show the exact water temperature to instruction manuals that are actually easy to read, these innovations are small but brilliant. Today, we’ve compiled a list of clever products and ideas designed to make everyday life smoother. Keep scrolling and get ready to nod, smile, and maybe even applaud the ingenuity.

#1

Poster At My Local Bar In The Women’s Bathroom, Which Shares The Secret Phrase For Communicating Problems To The Bar Staff

Sign explaining the broken glass code as a smart idea and invention to ensure safety and help in uncomfortable situations.

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J. Maxx
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2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad that this is necessary, but it should be standard practice in every bar/pub.

Michael Largey
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2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For this to keep on working as planned, everybody needs to keep their mouth shut about it.

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

This is probably better than "ask for Angela" which is now very commonly known, but by those predators as well.

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

That is just awesome!

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

They need this in the White House

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

I wish individuals and media would stop publishing these since they need to be kept secret to work.

Crystalwitch60
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1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly , but also ALL PUBS 100% of em in USA pfft need these in the ladies loos , the ask for Angela thing in uk ,is still safer for us women , or if your in a house with a violent husband etc , u call 999 n ask for a pizza pepperoni,n they know to send help STAT , so far never heard of anyone sussing it , but it actually does include men to cos they also get attacked!! I wish all this had been around d when I was 18 n married to a wife beater , ( yes I ran ,after one to many beatings in a few months ,n no he never showed that side til one put a ring on it ) so these would have been useful back then 1984 !

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Brandi VanSteenwyk
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2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that it lists so many different scenarios. I am certain that many people might question whether or not their situation is relevant enough to warrant interception. This adds a level of ease and acceptance of help.

Eleven Seventy Seven
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2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except it's now posted on-line so if your creepy date hears you say "there is broken glass in the washroom" he might react quite badly. Great idea but maybe it should be more of a gatekeep secret type of thing.

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

But if NOBODY knows won't work either...

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Rachel Christian
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2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have ask for Angela in the UK. Same thing I think.

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

Yes, but I think this is better as Angela is now too well known.

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    #2

    This Parking Lot Has The White Lines On The Wall So It Is Easier For People To Park

    A row of parked cars in an outdoor lot showcasing smart inventions solving everyday parking problems.

    This is great, especially for new drivers and people who like to park backwards.

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    Cindy Brick
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I wish more parking lots did this.

    Sam Trudeau
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the handicap signs that you'll spot even if you park on the space. No more "bUt I dIdN't SeE iT"

    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At work it's a *requirement* to park backwards. If the place has to be evacuated, everybody just gets in their car and drives forward in turn, there's no screwing around as people try to get out of their parking place.

    Kit Black
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And have you ever had to have a genuine evacuation? Not a practice run, but like a genuine reason to evacuate?

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

    Are you telling me that there are places were isn't mandatory to park backwards????

    Chuck the Cat
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just curious, what country do you live in? I have never heard this being a thing (I'm a Brit).

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    Michael Largey
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some drivers ignore the lines wherever they're painted.

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

    A lot of the people who park next to me could really use this for our mutual benefit.

    Sofia
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it is not something common?

    Hannah
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you can't reverse park you really shouldn't be driving...

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    #3

    A School In My Town Has A Share Bin

    Share bin with unopened food items on a cart, a smart invention that helps reduce food waste and share unused snacks.

    Students who buy lunches may place unwanted and unopened food in this ice tray. If other students are still hungry after they finish their own lunches, they may choose one item from the share bin. This simple process reduces waste and makes tummies full.

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    Blackmoon The Dragon
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My school has this exact thing! Helps me who wants just an extra fruit or an extra cranberry packet sometimes :)

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

    Or, you could just offer a free school luch, with seconds for those still hungry.

    lenka
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am all for free school lunches, but disparaging a good idea as not good enough is not helpful. Something is better than nothing.

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

    Or they can just give students free meals at school instead of spending the money on tax deductions for the ultra rich

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

    It would still be good to put food aside that you aren't going to eat for those who are. Why waste it?

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

    In first grade (1969-70), we fought to have the 2 kids who ate the green peas & sauerkraut, since we couldn't go to recess if we didn't clear our trays. And some got stuff in empty milk cartons, although sometimes they checked those too. And washed the tables with the nasty-smelling cafeteria sponge. No wonder we're immune to everything.

    Artful Penguin
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our local school used to do that, but stopped after COVID... SMH

    Kit Black
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of schools have this now, but in some schools, they get shut down by parents complaining that their kid has an allergy and might accidentally take something out of the share bin that they're not supposed to have...

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope schools here in uk are doing this , but I think we have a code word for kids in poverty,now something like can I borrow something or other , so they can be sure every child eats , but then we also do free school meals always have tbh back when I was at school way back in the 1970s all pupils got free meals and free milk in school , come the mid 80,s ish that changed to only if they on benefits ,n got worse as years went on , now ,they are talking about going back to all get free meals , mine left school a few yrs back ,

    Jack Smith
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good idea! Especially here in the U. S where we can afford to spend trillions on an F-35 but we can't afford to make sure our children don't go hungry I🤬 fuqing Republican a$$holes....

    Emilu
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a great idea. Obviously not going to solve world hunger but a fantastic initiative for kids that may be coming to school hungry. Also, school lunches aren't a thing really where I live, so something like this could be the difference between a kid eating versus going hungry all school day without a meal.

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    #4

    This Picnic Table With An Extension For Wheelchair Users

    Park picnic table with extended bench seating, a smart idea and invention that truly solves a space problem outdoors.

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    Michael Largey
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But don't stack all the casseroles on that end.

    Lee Gilliland
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have one of these at our park, but they put it over regular ground so it doesn't get used much.

    NJ P
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why don't they just have an overhang on either end?

    Tyranamar Seuss
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be tough to ride your wheelchair over that sand.

    Marnie
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be better if it had support on the corners.

    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's in case someone has a bigger wheelchair? I feel like the best thing to do here would be to have the legs of the table imbedded in the concrete so it can't move.

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    Normally I'd say this is anti-homeless design, but the table is still long

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    #5

    This Chess Set Teaches You How The Pieces Move

    Chess pieces with labeled smart invention moves on a board, showcasing creative problem-solving ideas and innovations.

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

    That's brilliant. I stopped trying to play because I couldn't remember the moves.

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

    I made a cheat sheet until I got them memorized.

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    Jenka666
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is great but learning how the pieces move isn’t the challenge. Chess is easy to play but really hard to be good at.

    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good game, then. I do not look forward to the day when AI 'solves' chess.

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    Child of the Stars
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our library has a similar set in the kids area so kids can learn how to play.

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

    Great idea. I learned how to play w/a set called "no stress chess". It has cards with the moves and it starts you off by pulling a card and moving the piece on the card.

    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazingly BP has not censored "p**n" in the image although I expect it to be censored in my comment

    Emilu
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is great. I love chess. I am pretty lousy at it (I know castling and that's about it as far as less basic things go) but I really enjoy it anyway. This would be great for someone starting out.

    Shanaaia
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will it announce checkmate, too?

    Purple Gurl
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a set like that. It was called Chess Teacher, or something similar.

    Saltypepper
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still don't get it ,being dyslexic it looks all jumbled to me ..

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    #6

    My Beer 4-Pack Came With Paperboard Rings, Instead Of Plastic

    Eco-friendly beverage can holder designed to solve plastic waste problems with a smart sustainable invention.

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

    Plastic rings around beer cans have been illegal where I live for years. I can't remember when I last saw them.

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    A Jones
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turn this upside-down and it's a cup holder.

    Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a teen I worked at a convenience store. I used to ask people "k**l a tree or choke seal today?"

    nicholas nolan
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Both. It's nice to have while I flick lit matches into the spoil pile down at the abandoned coal mine."

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    Az Oz
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't seen plastic ones in years. All of ours are now card.

    Miss Ann Thrope
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The plastic ones get into the ocean, then trapped around the sea animals.

    Daniele Ribolla
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's critical when become wet out of cooler...

    GeoMcC
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cardboard is fine until you're trying to carry something cold somewhere warm and humid. San Miguel beer (and probably some other stuff) in the UK is glued together in 4 packs

    For All Pedernity
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cardboard is common in Europe. Plastic also, unfortunately, but as wrapping and not those horrible rings.

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    #7

    This Pharmacy Has A Magnifying Glass So People Can Read Medicine Labels And Details More Easily

    Security mirror hanging on store shelf with anti-diarrheal and laxative products, showcasing smart ideas and inventions.

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

    Anti diarrhea medication right next to the laxatives. What could possibly go wrong!

    Katie Bear
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what the magnifier glass is for . . . so problems don't happen

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

    Need this in supermarkets to be able to read expiry dates and ingredients when I forget my glasses

    Judes
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just take a photo with my phone, and zoom in.

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clutch for we who have ruined our eyesight by reading so much!

    Roni Stone
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is good for those who don't use smart phones. I use the forward facing camera and the enlarge function on my smart phone to use it like a magnifying glass. Works great and I use it all the time, even at home.

    Mook The Mediocre
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cater to the customers who need the product. Makes perfect sense.

    Miss Ann Thrope
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to carry one in my purse for this very reason.

    Antoinette the Red
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever notice that the back pain meds/treatments are always on the lower shelves?

    Lotekguy
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how often they have to replace that that magnifying glass?

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

    This is great as long as noone steals or vandalizes it.

    Lee Gilliland
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do you think it's tethered?

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    #8

    My Local Library Has Vault You Can Go Into To Talk On Your Phone

    Phone booth called Cone of Silence in library offering a quiet space for cell phone use, a smart idea solving noise problems.

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    JL
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations, you re-invented the phone booth.

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

    Not for me. I used to play with the Star Trek action figures. I know that it really "teleports" you to underneath the library.

    LinkTheHylian
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist: It's actually a Faraday cage.

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

    Or it might just lead to the batcave. ;-)

    Cla Ida
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm disturbed by the cone being a cylinder, but I'd go there just to feel like a villain about to go back to my underground lair

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    #9

    My Hotel’s Sun Canopy Is Connected To A Wind Meter, Which Automatically Causes It To Retract When The Wind Speed Becomes Too High

    Outdoor smart anemometer mounted above a retractable awning, showcasing innovative problem-solving invention.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This, I like. Simple and useful.

    geezeronthehill
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See? We don't need AI for everthing; simple sensors and mechanisms do fine.

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    SuAlfons
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    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an extra available for most Canopies.

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    To understand the power of innovation in practice, we spoke with Sumer Singh Patil and Pravin Kadam, co-owners of Swaad – Assal Marathi, a Maharashtrian restaurant in Germany. “We decided to bring authentic Maharashtrian food to Munich,” they explained. Their goal was to introduce a cuisine that many people outside India rarely experience. Instead of replicating the common North Indian dishes found in most Indian restaurants abroad, they wanted to showcase the unique flavors, ingredients, and traditions of their home state.

    #10

    The Library Places The Books On The Lower Shelves On Their Sides So The Titles Are Easier To Read

    Library bookshelf filled with books showcasing smart ideas and inventions that solve problems efficiently.

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

    At my library, all of the books on hold are put onto shelves for the patrons to pick up themselves. A slip of paper with your library number on it shows which books are yours. The problem with that was many of the hold books were the new, popular books. Someone would help themselves to your book on hold and just walk off. The library fixed the problem by lying the books on their spines. You can see the slips of paper with your library number on it, but the books are anonymous.

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

    At my library nobody else can put that book on their card. The library software links the book to you so no one else can take it home

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    Phantom Phoenix
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a tall person, I don't think that'd help me

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

    It just casts a deep shadow on them making them much harder to read.

    Hiram's Friend
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The placing of the books that way is damaging to the spine of bound books. Not a problem with paperbacks. My first job was repairing books in a college library.

    Chris B
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It also damages the spine of the books though.

    M Whee
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This probably doesn't affect the time a book stays in circulation considering how hard patrons are on books on general.

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

    The older I get, the more valuable a change like this seems. My knees and back are appreciative.

    Patricia Steward
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    INVARIABLY the book I want is on one of the lower shelves! This would be great.

    Purple Gurl
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My library has automated lockers, like the Amazon Pick Up lockers, for reserved books. You go over, scan the QR Code they emailed or texted you, and the locker pops open revealing your books.

    NJ P
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Problem is the titles are printed near the top of book wnich end up closer to back of shelf where there is less light.

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    #11

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

    Hand holding a built-in microfiber cloth inside a shirt pocket, one of the smart ideas and inventions solving a problem.

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    Barong
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea, but micro fibers are just another source non-biodegradable plastics and micro plastics. It used to be cotton was the cheap fabric now it’s hard to avoid nylon, elastane (Lycra and spandex), and polyester. At least rayon and viscose is somewhat biodegradable.

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    Roni Stone
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My entire shirt will, at some time, be used as a glasses cleaner.

    Child of the Stars
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's great until you realize they assume all glasses-wearers are right-handed.

    CanadianaKa
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also once it's been washed in laundry detergent the cloths don't work as well.

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    C .Hunger
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish the Under Armor type shirts would do this!

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

    They put glasses on it so kids know it's not a handkerchief.

    #12

    At My Library You Can Pick Up Bags Of Books In A Certain Genre Without Knowing What Those Books Are

    Two brown paper bags labeled Grab & Go on a wooden table, showcasing smart ideas and inventions that solve a problem.

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    Deeelite
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's one called "date night" in my city that includes 1 book, 1 teabag and a small candle. You pick the genre but you don't know what youre getting

    Blackmoon The Dragon
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually an amazing idea, sometimes I get books based on title vibe, this would help me find some good books pretty easily hehe

    Purple Gurl
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ohh, I like that. Seen similar called a 'Blind Date with a Book'

    Michael Largey
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're naturally more inclined to pick a genre that you have enjoyed in the past. So you may get a bag with a lot of books you've already read.

    Andrew Keir
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This becomes more prevalent as you get older ...

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    Emma London
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But how you are going to loan them out without scanning the barcode?

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

    Barcode on the bag, is my guess

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    Mint Sauce
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess if you don't know what's inside, they're all the same category. Mystery!!!!!!

    Emilu
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have these at my local bookshop too (sadly, the only genuine *bookshop* with that awesome paper smell etc). I've never bitten because I'm pretty sure I'd get something I already own (I'm a collector 😆) but I adore the concept.

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    “There are plenty of Indian restaurants here, but most stick to familiar North Indian dishes,” they said. “We wanted to do something different. India is incredibly diverse, and each state has its own culinary identity. Being from Maharashtra, we wanted to bring the authentic flavors and traditions of our region to people who have never experienced them before.” Their vision was to provide a genuine taste of home, balancing tradition with the local palate in Germany. By focusing on regional cuisine, they hoped to offer something both novel and deeply rooted in culture, showing how innovation can thrive in even the most traditional culinary spaces.

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    #13

    My School Put Up Whiteboards To Stop Vandalism In The Toilet Rooms

    Whiteboard covered with various random handwritten notes, sketches, and doodles illustrating creative problem-solving ideas.

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

    It is! Its a good compromise! We cant and dont really want to stop kids from being kids (if its not harming someone) but we also dont want to empty our pockets for their teenage antics. Now "for a good time call 8675309" can be gone with a wipe!

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

    Standard German public schools. "Jo Jonas has a 30cm "oxen"."

    Andrew Keir
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    1 week ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .... he wishes .... and I learnt a word in German today !

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    Paul C.
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many years ago my wife and I had a party at our flat. A day or two after I was going to decorate the bathroom, so we set up a load of chalk for people to give us their best "art" before I covered it. All I can say is, we had some weird friends!

    Marnie
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They found written on a wall in Pompeii: "Everyone writes on the walls except me." It seems to be human nature.

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

    Our local grocery store had chalkboards in the stalls when I was a kid.

    DC
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jonas hat also n großes Rohr, hm?

    JoelTD
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea, but in my school, kids would steal the dry erase markers, or cover them in offensive messages.

    Trillian
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well there are lots of offensive messages on this one. We just don't care.

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

    Looks like someone had already made off with the pen!

    Tim Gibbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea but how about teaching kids not to be vandals?!

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

    remove the taboo and it's less fun that way.

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    Crystalwitch60
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno lol reading the toilet doors was the hi light of my school days 😂I am talking 45 yrs back , n the loo was the place to smoke n waste time in , no I never wrote on em , so if they put these on the doors a brill idea , but u can bet kids will still write on normal walls to ,

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    #14

    The Napkin On My Flight Has A Button Hole

    Man wearing a grey polo shirt with a white apron secured by a snap button shown in a close-up view.

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

    I need to get some of these for my dad! He's like a baby when he eats. 😂

    Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a linen napkin? On an airline? That exists???

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

    In first class, us plebs travelling in economy are lucky to get a paper one!

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    Fire Singer
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm over being embarrassed about tucking a napkin into my shirt collar. I'm tired of having stains on my shirts because apparently I can't eat cleanly ever. :P

    Roni Stone
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another messy eater to bring into the circle! Welcome, friend.

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    funkybluegirl (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandmother and great aunt used to wear fancy bibs for adults. Perfect for my lobster loving grandma.

    Roni Stone
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea for busty or bellied folk if one wears button shirts. Alas, my days of button clothing is behind me due to neuralgia. ::sigh::

    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I leave my shirts buttoned and just pull them over my head. I started that to save time getting ready for work.

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

    Work aprons were held on this way in the 1700s. They've brought back an old idea.

    Uncle Schmickle
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    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yes ! I need one of these. Great idea.

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    #15

    This Wood Carving Knife I Bought Comes With Bandaids In The Box

    Wood carving knife with a wooden handle on a marble surface, showcasing practical smart ideas and inventions solving problems.

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    Voidified
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They know it's going to happen someday.............

    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sufficient. A little cooler, some ice, some gauze, some tape, and a Q code to a website to get you to the nearest hospital.

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    kennedy1209
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought that same carving knife... and used the Bandaids that very first day.

    Serena Myers
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read that as "barmaids". Twice!

    Marnie
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had an old knife at least 20 years old that I had never sharpened. I bought a new knife. Cut myself three times in the first month. I never realized how often I was probably touching the blade of the old one, but it was so dull it didn't leave a mark.

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

    They figure that most people will have learnt how sharp it is after they have cut themseleves thrice!

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And "911" is engraved on the blade.

    KatSaidThat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok, so my mind automatically read that as 9/11 and I had to rethink that after looking on the blade for it before the front lobe kicked in...

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    Jenka666
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let’s hope bandaids are the worst of it

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    Maharashtrian cuisine is deeply influenced by the state’s geography and natural resources. Coastal regions are famous for Malwani cuisine, which emphasizes coconut, seafood, and bold flavors, while interior areas rely more on millets, peanuts, and lentils, reflecting the semi-arid climate. From spicy Kolhapuri curries to the simpler, subtly spiced Varadi dishes of Vidarbha, every region offers something unique. This diversity makes Maharashtrian cuisine a rich tapestry of tastes, textures, and ingredients.

    #16

    My School's Library Has Noise-Level Guides That Change Colour When It Gets Too Loud

    Noise guide device on a table in a public space showing smart inventions that solve noise level problems effectively.

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    sbj
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this at my workplace especially in the office when some of us are in Teams meetings

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

    Kids being kids I suspect they'll aim for the red!

    Ex-teacher
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to have one for my classroom, don't know what ever happened to it.

    UnpopularPanda
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this for my home lol, I hate family gatherings for this reason

    QueenKittyCat
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this for when I'm on the train or bus with entitled people who play their devices too loud as if they're at home or a DJ.

    Monty for Bananaperson
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cafeteria at my elementary school used to have something like this. Obviously, it didn't help.

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    #17

    This Mini Van Comes With A Built In Vacuum

    Hand holding a smart invention parking brake handle in a car, demonstrating a problem-solving design idea.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I fist thought it was an Joystick for steering or so.. 😹

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    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent for parents of snotty nosed, cheerio throwing..precious children. Or dogs.

    Child of the Stars
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brain farted thinking that you'd still have to find a place to plug it in. Then I remembered that automobiles have batteries 🤦‍♀️

    sbj
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish my car had one of these it would be super clean everyday

    Emilu
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I... must admit I didn't think that was a vacumn at first glance.

    LovesBerk
    Community Member
    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just remember though, that you have to have the car running or you will drain the car battery. I didn't do that and a friend had to jump start my car.

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    #18

    You Can Shoot Your Car With Suds While You're Waiting Inside At My Local Car Wash

    Dual-handle smart invention tool designed to clean windows more efficiently, showcasing a practical problem-solving idea.

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    Fluffypanda
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I’d never get my husband and kid to leave!

    TheGayUmbrella
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I love these! They're really satisfying

    RomanceRadish
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You get out of your car for a carwash?

    Purple Gurl
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My local wash had that. Then it got bought out, and they disabled it. On the trucks that were coming in after going mudding, the conveyer would stop long enough for us to play a tic tac toe game-since the suds had to sit for a few to get thru the layers of mud

    “We use a lot of pulses and millets as staples, which keeps the food wholesome and traditional,” they explained. “What makes Maharashtrian cuisine special is the way we layer flavors. Ingredients like kokum and tamarind add natural sourness, goda masala gives a distinctive spice blend, and peanuts contribute texture and depth. We also follow traditional cooking methods, like using the pata-varvanta, a stone grinding tool, to make pastes from scratch. These techniques may seem old-fashioned, but they preserve the authenticity and complexity of the cuisine, making every dish true to its roots.”

    #19

    My University Library Has A Wall Where You Can Quite Literally Take A Seat

    Modern seating area with hexagonal cushions and tables showcasing smart ideas and inventions solving space problems.

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    Heffalump
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course, absolutely no-one puts one back. Ever.

    Judes
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't see how you would get them out!

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

    This would destroy me...you need to take from certain areas to maintain a reasonable pattern, plus you have to take the right colours in the right order....my brain would die.

    quentariel
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. Maybe I could leave it as a visitor, but if I worked there I would have organise the color order every night.

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    Bonnie Blue Bird
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would also make cleaning the floors so much easier

    Seán Baron
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let’s play Blockbusters!

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

    I'm having anxiety just imagining trying to get my fingers around one of them in the wall to try and grab it.

    Blue Bunny of Happiness
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dumb brain is wanting to see the risk assessment for that…

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    #20

    This Beer, Bought From Burger King, Came In A Jug With A Side Compartment Full Of Ice To Keep The Beer Cool

    Pitcher with separate compartments for beer and ice, illustrating smart ideas and inventions that solve a problem.

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

    Beer at Burger King? Cool! According to the receipt this is in Fiji.

    Corwin 02
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wine in France, beer in the UK and Germany , we are not all as stuck up as the US

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What sort of heathen chills their beer down to tastelessness? 🥺 (says a Brit - but I'm certain many Belgians agree with me)

    lenka
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aussies and Fijians apparently and anyone else who lives on or near the equator because its so bloody hot your stubby cooler melts before you’re halfway through your beer, and by the time you hit the dregs it’s warm as a sausage roll left on the dashboard of a Hilux in the Katherine dry season.

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    Brandi VanSteenwyk
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL!! Burger King!! What a concept. I love to see how things we take as American are able to make their mark, and do it so well, in other countries.

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

    Can't help wondering if you're charged for the size of the glass, not the beer content... Sneaksy hobbitses.

    KatSaidThat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've put an ice block in a glass of red wine to cool it down. It's no longer massively frowned upon to have cool red wine. It tastes better afaic.

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

    Color me envious. I might not always want a beer with my burger, but it would be nice to have the option.

    Crystalwitch60
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since when does Burger King sell bloody beer 😂they don’t in uk ,ok I ain’t been in one for erm dam 40 yrs lmao , n no where near one now think closest is almost 30 miles away ,is it a thing in uk ???

    Pete
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beer at Burger King is just wrong. But I really want that jug.

    M Whee
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ice has always been a way to reduce how much beverage you get. This way you can see how much less.

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    #21

    My City Has Public Defibrillation Stations And The Sign For It Looks Like A Video Game Health Bar

    Automated external defibrillator mounted on a street pole offering a smart solution for emergency heart care.

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    Tim Gibbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have them in old red telephone boxes

    Kit Black
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone would assume it was a Love's gas station where I live

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have them here in uk, they are all put in decommissioned phone boxes , or on walls like our village hall wall , we have two one outside the school in phone boxes top end of village ,n down bottom op the pub on village hall , so so useful , I gotta say , n this being USA towns even more useful cos technically u cant miss it can u ,( i did say technically mind 😂)

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

    Ours are just bright yellow in high traffic areas, or they are in old public payphone booths.

    Lee451 Henderson
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    1 week ago

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    How often does fibrillation occur? These are useless for heart attacks.

    Marnie
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    2 weeks ago (edited)

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    I mean, do people really go into fibrillation often enough to warrant this? In an ideal world, we'd have stations for everything: this, epipens, inhalers, insulin, whatever you use to stop arterial bleeding, and aspirin for stroke victims. Why specifically do we do something like this for people who go into fibrillation? I've heard of people suddenly dying out in public far more from allergic reactions, heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and bleeding out than dying of fibrillation.

    Daniela Keks
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Defibrillators can be used by anyone on anyone. You do not need medical training to follow its instructions and there is no other treatment option for the patient. Neither of this applies to the other conditions you mentioned. For example, don''t give Aspirin to a person you suspect to have a stroke!!! Without brain imigaing you can not rule out a hemmoragic stroke AKA brain bleeding. In this case, Aspirin could be deadly while the benefits of taking that risk are neglibile.

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    Germany is famous for its bread culture, but Swaad wanted to introduce authentic Maharashtrian pav, the soft, slightly sweet buns integral to dishes like vada pav. “We source and bake our pav in a way that stays true to its original texture and flavor,” they said. “It’s a small detail, but it transforms the experience of the dish. Pairing it with traditional fillings and chutneys gives diners a real taste of Maharashtra, even thousands of kilometers away.” This focus on authenticity demonstrates how attention to detail can innovate within traditional frameworks, creating something both familiar and entirely new to local customers.

    #22

    My Movie Theater Has A Sign For End Credits

    Colorful table tent on a counter listing movies with mid-credits and post-credits scenes as a smart idea for moviegoers.

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    Brian Droste
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I have gone to the movies and watched the credits and they would have other scenes/things on there and most movie goers leave and missed out on so much while I get to see these scenes.

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

    Should be required in all theaters.

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

    I would still forget to check. I have to google it at the end of every movie, always forgetting to check in advance.

    Lee Gilliland
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So they put the scenes in to encourage people to sit through the credits and then tell you which movies have them. Kinda defeatist, isn't it?

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

    I guess you've never sat through a long movie, plus 5 - 10 minutes of credits for no payoff scene to justify the extra pressure on your bladder.

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    Crystalwitch60
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not been in a cinema in ligit decades lol sky movies does em all ,n a decent size tele peace n quiet perfect oh and much much cheaper to boot , but yup if your fussy about end credits , (you can just leave as they start mind ) then great idea 👍

    Hazel
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only go to subtitled showings, as I'm partly deaf and can't wear hearing aids. That means I hardly ever go to the cinema these days. At least with Sky Movies I can turn on the subtitles.

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    NJ P
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Learned this from Ferris Bueller!

    Jenka666
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha. I always make everyone stay just in case. I’m sure they’d appreciate these

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    #23

    My Shower Has A Flip Down Footrest For Leg Shaving

    Metal foot pedal with ridged surface attached to a door, an inventive solution to hands-free door opening ideas and inventions.

    Before I moved into this house I didn't even know this was a thing. Still don't think i've ever seen another one.

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

    I've seen removeable ones you can buy that have a suction cup to stick on the shower.

    Coupon Holder
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tap in that hinge pin before an accident happens!

    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My bestie and I wanted to create 'the hedge ledge' at uni, so you can shave your Hello Kitty more easily, but then somebody clearly invented it first!

    Blue Bunny of Happiness
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The benefit of having an overbath shower, (when you never have a bath), the edge is a great footrest when shaving your legs.

    joann fielding
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen something like this for restroom doors. Same shape, with a little claw edge that you can grip with the tip of your shoe, and pull the door open. No more touching the handle, or piles of paper towels on the floor used to open the door.

    Ilan Elron
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    welllll, how sure are you this is what they meant it for? :-)

    NJ P
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Until the pin falls out.

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    #24

    My ADHD Meds Came With A Fidget Cube

    Hand holding green fidget cube inside a medication organizer with Qelbree pill bottles, showcasing smart ideas and inventions.

    I think the adult version comes with the popper toy thing. Since it’s the same starter kit, but with different dosage instructions, I was given a choice between that box or the adolescent kit, which included the fidget cube. My therapist and I thought it was hilarious to even have the choice between the two in the first place.

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    James016
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son has that fidget cube. He loves it.

    S Mi
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you tried an infinity cube? Game changer. Mine is 3d printed basically from leftovers to prevent waste, which adds delightful texture

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    quentariel
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea. Now I wish my depression meds would come with a portable sun or something similar.

    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to know where the f**k Anne wants people with "normal things" to go to get medicine for things like ADHD if not to a therapist

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

    Well, I'm pleased that Australia is allowing some GPs start diagnosing ADHD because it's incredibly hard to get into a psychiatrist for it, especially for adults. My sister had a hard time around 2020 because the government decided all adults with already diagnosed ADHD during childhood had to go back to a psychiatrist to be re-diagnosed. As expected this made it even harder to get in because everyone needed it at once, so she went almost 6 months without meds which was horrible. GPs can keep a prescription going, but needed a psych to give the initial one.

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

    Is this a US thing? This would be illegal in my country.

    Heather Menard
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to switch men's just to get the cube

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pharmaceutical d**g companies had to find a way to keep their sales people relevant and working. Once gifting these types of things to physicians and providers became illegal, innovation was key to promotion.

    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Invented after my pill counter found I was taking my pills 13,923 times a day.

    Sam Trudeau
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have ADHD too. In high school I would be keeping some fidgets in my bag

    Marnie
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    2 weeks ago

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    Wasteful

    Megalodon Meg
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    1 week ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How? OP clearly finds joy in it. Why are you always such a negative grump?

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    “At first, it felt impossible to bring all these flavors and traditions to a foreign country,” they admitted. “But we were determined, so we went for it. Our approach combines authentic Maharashtrian taste with flavors that German diners enjoy. We tweak dishes subtly where needed without compromising the essence of the cuisine. It’s a creative balancing act, staying true to our roots while making the food approachable for a new audience. The result is innovative dishes that tell a story, bring people together, and celebrate culinary heritage in an entirely fresh way.”

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    #25

    My Local QT Has A System Where You Have To Scan Your ID For The Coolers With Alcohol In Them To Open Up

    Self-check ID scanner in a store entrance solves access control, demonstrating smart ideas and inventions that solve problems.

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

    That doesn't stop someone from scanning someone else's ID though.

    Sandra Angulo
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is probably to prevent minors from stealing booze. I assume you still have to give ID to the cashier when you check out.

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

    QuickTrip, a gas station convenience store chain.

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

    And does it retain the data on who's IDs it has scanned?

    Bored Trash Panda
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They still have to scan your ID at the counter, so what's the difference?

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    Kit Black
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Convenience store / gas station chain in the united states with a policy of everybody smiling all the time!

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    LovesBerk
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if you've got someone else's ID? Like you borrowed your older friend's or sibling's ID.

    David Smith
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scan says you are old enough - but is it yours???

    Octopus Lasers
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my store they’d just scan and steal anyway

    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Until the under afters sit there waiting for it to open… 🤣

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    #26

    My 3 Tacos Came In A Container That Was Made To Hold 3 Tacos Upright

    Hand holding a takeout container with four tacos and jalapeños, showcasing smart ideas and inventions that solve problems.

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    Betty Spaghetti
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How lonely do you have to be to comment repeatedly, “I don’t like x”?

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

    I prefer my tacos carretta style. Wrapped in foil with onions and cilantro on a soft tortilla. Once you develop a taste for real taco truck food, you never go back.

    nicholas nolan
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not go back? These are good, too. Not everything needs to be perfectly authentic, Ray.

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

    I wish Chipotle would get these! My tacos from them always fall over.

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

    Three??? That's barely just enough to get started...

    D Morgan
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You start with three and order more after you finish. Otherwise the tortillas get too wet and fall apart from the salsa and limón

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    Crystalwitch60
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No worries Anne they don’t like you either !

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is becoming more and more common as tacos are coming into their own niche market. We are so waaay beyond the basic meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato of days gone by.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    U know what WHERE CAN I BUY THEM ?? I don’t want the takeaway containers,but I’d love some of the insides for when I do tacos at home ,that’s bloody brilliant ,( this has to be USA tho pfft ,)

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    #27

    My Dad’s New Car Has Cup Holders That Can Warm Up Your Drink Or Cool It Down

    Car cup holder with integrated seat heater controls and a sleek modern design showcasing smart inventions solving common problems.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP: "Also, to those who ask, it’s a BMW X5 45e, the 2020 version."

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    Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how much that subscription costs a month?

    sbj
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to install one of these next to my desk

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gosh, I am old enough to recall when built-in cup holders were added to vehicles. Prior to that, plastic clips on the window seal/ledge was the deal if you were carrying the average-sized (and yes, there was a time when most drinking vessels, cans etc - at least the cold ones - were of an average size) containers OR you got chilly nether regions.

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

    This level of luxury is beyond my wildest dreams. The donkey cart I drive can't even make the windscreen wipers synchronise.

    Chich the witch
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read about the IMV 0 pickup that Toyota released in Asia. Just a plain Jane vehicle with no bells and whistles. I want one. Less to go wrong and likely easy to fix whatever does.

    visacrum
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw this prior to 2000 in a Ford van. I wish I could find a desktop version because I like cold drinks but hate ice.

    Oskar vanZandt
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cup holders are usually full of crumbs... It's a working vehicle. My office is the front passenger seat.

    Ben
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mercedes pattern I think.

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    Well, just like the dishes at Swaad, these posts showcase clever, innovative ideas that aren’t just creative, they’re genuinely useful. From everyday items to little hacks that make life easier, each one solves a problem in a smart and unexpected way. Some are so simple yet brilliant that you wonder why no one thought of them sooner. Scroll through and see which one made you laugh, nod in appreciation, or even take notes. Have you ever come up with a solution this clever yourself? These ideas prove that innovation can be fun, practical, and inspiring all at once.

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    #28

    Band-Aid Kept Falling Off. Cut The Wings Down The Middle And Cross-Crossed Them, And Now It Stays On All Day

    Close-up of a finger wrapped with adhesive bandages demonstrating a smart idea solving a minor injury problem.

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

    Aaaah well, superglue (the substance itself, not the brand name) was invented by the US military during the Vietnam war specifically for glueing wounds back together in battlefield emergency situations. If you've ever wondered why it is so good at glueing skin together... it's literally the purpose it was designed for. 👍🏻

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    Debby Keir
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you can buy plasters ready shaped to do just this....

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    #29

    This Toothpaste Describes What Each Of Its Ingredient Is And Its Purpose

    Back of a toothpaste tube showing ingredients and their sources, highlighting smart ideas and inventions solving oral care problems.

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    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called "toothpaste", but there's no mention of fluoride? If you ask me, if there ain't no sodium monofluorophosphate (or something that'll do the same job of repairing tooth enamel), it ain't toothpaste.

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not everyone wants fluoride in their toothpaste. Some brands specifically advertise themselves as being fluoride free.

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    Chris the Bobcat
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toothpaste is one of the great inventions to come out of the US state of Alabama. If it had come from anywhere else, it would have been called 'teethpaste'.

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

    That's smart, it's pretty educational for all ages.

    Peter Bear
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    2 weeks ago

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    Fun fact; decades of studies have shown that brushing with plain water does as good a job and doesn't abrade the teeth surface. Toothpaste is a scam.

    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Peter Bear: fun fact; decades of study have shown that brushing with a fluoride toothpaste repairs microscopic damage to tooth enamel and thereby provides a significant reduction in tooth decay. Modern toothpaste doesn't abrade tooth enamel, which is the hardest substance in the human body. Claims to the contrary are misinformation. Don't let yourself be fooled by the conspiracy theorists and liars out there.

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    Miss Ann Thrope
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    2 weeks ago

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    Fluoride = toxic heavy metal = questionable benefit.

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

    Fluoride is not a heavy metal. The toxicity level is much greater than what most people experience. And the benefits are well established. "CDC named fluoridation of drinking water one of 10 great public health interventions of the 20th century because of the dramatic decline in cavities since community water fluoridation started in 1945."

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    #30

    The Employees At This Venue Have The Location Of The Restroom On Their Shirts

    Security staff using handheld metal detector at an event, showcasing smart ideas and inventions solving a problem.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cruel plot twist - There is no 3rd floor.

    John L
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know what would happen....someone would go up to him ask him anyway, where the bathroom is. He would turn around and the person would get irate telling him to not dare to turn their back on them.....

    CanadianaKa
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who works events, regardless of WHAT your role is that's the number one question. I *love* these shirts

    Lisa Lilla
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So what’s your job? I’m a toilet sign….🪧 😕

    NJ P
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cruel to put it on 3rd floor.

    Anne Roberts
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think I could hold it long enough to get to the third floor.

    Jenka666
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They got so sick of people asking, they made a t-shirt 😀

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 weeks ago

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    What about the disabled folk? do they have to take an elevator?

    Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. Little men come out of the walls and carry the individual to the third floor restroom

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    #31

    This Coffee Place Uses Coffee Ice Cubes

    Glass with coffee ice cubes between small glass containers of coffee and milk on a wooden tray, smart idea to keep drinks cold.

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    joann fielding
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didja hear about the hipster who burned his tongue? He drank coffee before it was cool. Haha Sorry, I'll get my coat.

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

    He's here all week folks!

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

    Reminds me of frozen grapes my aunt used to put in her wine. Cool idea for summer/mixed drinks!

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

    If you drink a lot of the same soda, you can also make soda ice cubes.

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

    One of the women I go to aqua aerobics was complaining because it always took so long to get an ice coffee at the nearby cafe because they had to make a pot and then cool it, because apparently it wasn't common enough to make a pot specifically for it ahead of time. She told them they should just freeze it and it was like she was describing something crazy to them.

    Lola Monroe
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this at home with my heart shaped trays

    Trillian
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am too old for this. I drink coffee because it's HOT w*f would I need ice cubes for?

    Bored Trash Panda
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For iced coffee, like on a hot day. My blood is basically coffee cause I drink it non stop, Iced coffee during a hot day is nice to drink.

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

    Too bougie for me. Even when I used to drink coffee.

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

    Coffee ice cubes with Bailey's poured over...

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    Melinda Flick
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    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My VERY late great aunt made coffee ice cubes all summer long. She was born in 1898 and died in 1979.

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

    This is the best idea! I rarely get a hot drink (coffee or hot chocolate), mainly because you have to set a timer for 7 minutes and then check if it's now cool enough to drink. But ice cubes waters it down too much.

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    #32

    This Fence Is Shaped To Create Seating

    Modern curved metal railing along wooden walkway by river in city, showcasing smart ideas and inventions solving problems.

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

    Seating that is just small enough to prevent a person sleeping there. This is the most well disguised hostile architecture I've ever seen.

    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'd be very cold but jokes on them, it'd be a great toilet.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eeeek, if your phone fell out of your pocket as you sat down....

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

    I don't get why this is hostile. It provides respite for those who get tired along the way, and is no more forbidding or excluding than a completely vertical fence would be.

    Jo Murphy
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hostile architecture is designed to stop homeless people sleeping on it. Window sills with spikes, etc.

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    Leah Brown
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great until your keys fall out of your pocket or you drop your phone!

    Bani Daniell
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh that’s gonna leave a mark!’

    Pebs
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does every seat need to be a sleeping spot?

    JoelTD
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine a drunk person seeing this...

    LazzyFair
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And why would anybody sit at a river just to look at the people?! I think this is artsy dumb and a waste of money.

    QuincyForrest
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very aesthetically pleasing but unmistakably hostile architecture; screams NO STREET PEOPLE WANTED HERE.

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    #33

    Shopping Carts In This Store Come With A Magnifying Glasses

    Close-up of shopping carts with attached magnifying glasses as a smart idea and invention that solves a problem.

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    Starbug
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this! Sometimes even with glasses the writing is too tiny. I also have a necklace with an owl pendant, inside the belly of the owl is a small magnifying lens, I feel like Miss Marple when I use it 😊

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And why do manufacturers find it necessary to have 20 different fonts on a label? We oldsters can't read most of them even with a magnifying glass.

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    Michael Largey
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite necessary. Shrinkflation is making packaging so small I can't tell if the item's in the cart or not.

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea. I often resort to using my phone camera to zoom in on those hard-to-read lists.

    Darren M
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So if you leave the carts in the car park, in the sun, does it burn little holes?

    Bonnie Blue Bird
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this. Sometimes the ingredient list is tiny

    Ágota Csere
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DM shopping carts are like this in every country, including here in Hungary

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

    I was going to say my drugstore has these but those are literally carts from my drugstore chain (dm)

    Katherine Bridgerton
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just today went to store to get Turkey sandwich for my daughter. I forgot my glasses but still thought I nailed it. Got home.... it was a Ham sandwich and she will not eat it ! lol

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    #34

    Line The Underside Of Couches And Furniture With Pool Noodles To Prevent Pet Toys From Going Under

    Furniture leg protector in use, a smart invention that prevents floor damage and solves common household problems.

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

    My cats would just play with the pool noodles. 😂

    Glenn Cuneo
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have a cat that does that with two of the noodles. Gave up putting them back.

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    Kira Okah
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pool noodles are good for kitties to shred, those won't last.

    BookFanatic
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cats would like to object. They spent a lot of time curating the perfect Under Sofa Horde and do not appreciate being blocked from it! Lol

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

    Loverboy eats pool noodles like they're sausages.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that's the name of your cat, although I'm not going to shame him if he's a person!

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    Kabuki Kitsune
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My fox would just spend the better part of a day digging and nipping at the pool noodle to get it out from under there, and then destroy it.

    Purple Gurl
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But losing the toys under the furniture means I need to get up and move the furniture, instead of being a lazy lump loaf. I call that incentive

    Geri Allison
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this to keep my Roomba from getting stuck.

    M Whee
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat likes to be the monster under the couch and swipes randomly at ankles. She would move the noodle.

    Ben
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ingenious. I am buying that right now. I spend half my life with a flashlight and a yardstick getting toys out from under the sofa.

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    #35

    Our Local Supermarket Offers Free Fruits For Children To Snack While Shopping

    Wooden crate with complimentary fruit for children in a public space, showcasing a simple invention that solves a problem.

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

    Not sure country this is but it is 100% NOT the USA. We kinda suck on the whole "taking care of children", these days.

    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Austin, Tx does this. Google HEB. Theyre noted for generosity. They gave away free food during the Snowpocalypse and any time the freezers fail.

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

    My local Whole Foods does this in Michigan :) they are a very friendly branch.

    Farah (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woolworths (AUS) also offers food scraps for animals! Totally free, btw

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they may behave like animals but are still humans /s

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    Len Hill
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woolworths in New Zealand does this

    Blackmoon The Dragon
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of our Krogers used to have this, I don't think they have it anymore though... they normally put out bananas

    howdylee
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Canceled during COVID... which they'd bring it back!

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    quentariel
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've had these in Finland for years. Usually just bananas though. My corner store also started to place already weighted single fruits next to cash registers for cheap and easy snacks and alternative to candies.

    Susieq
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Publix does this too in the USA

    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like it could be Waitrose in the UK? Great idea, but where do they put the orange peel?

    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd say back home, but that would be taking the pith.

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    fly on the wall
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite grocery store in BC, Canada does this . It is also common for bakeries to offer a free cookie to kids while their parents are shopping

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    #36

    Use Yellow Ducktape On TV Remote If You Have Black Furniture

    Black leather armchair with a TV remote placed on the seat showcasing smart ideas and inventions solving everyday problems.

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

    So... I'm a Goth. There's a thing that happens when two Goths hook up. You wake up the next day and there is a sea of black clothing on the floor. Welcome to the adventure of figuring out who's black cloths are whose. It's almost as fun as Charlie's adventure to Candy Mountain.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Note to self-DO NOT use this method on void cats!

    Kit Black
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I beg to differ, day glow collars are a lifesaver when you have void cats, especially if you have multiple void cats!

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

    I stuck a glow in the dark sticker on my remotes so I don't have to switch a light on to find them. ETA - I also stuck some on the light switches so I didn't have to grope the wall trying to find them.

    Bec
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can buy silicone sleeve for Amazon remotes that are glow in the dark

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

    Doesn't do squat for the black cat, though.

    KatWitch57
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the hair from a black cat (or dog) is never the same shade of black as your clothes!

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    Chich the witch
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have one of those small apple remotes. D**n thing always goes awol. Taped a 40cm piece of bright pink string to the back. It can now try to hide in the blankets but the string gives it away.

    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or duct tape. Duck tape is a specific brand

    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turns out Duck wants it called "duct tape" because they want to protect their brand. It really was named for the way it repels moisture, not for the fact that one of its many, many uses is on ducts.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter coloured out remote in different colours with sharpies , easy to see and looks cool

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where as me lmao I just press the middle button on the sky Q box n it set off a find my controller alarm , 😂🤷‍♀️

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    #37

    The Builders Across From Me In Spain Have Parasols On Their Cherry Pickers

    Construction workers using innovative lift equipment with built-in umbrellas on a building balcony for shade and safety.

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

    I appreciate when I see construction happnening at night during the summer months.

    yeeyee
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Night time construction happens because it's safer, not too mention there's less accidents from drivers rubber necking trying to watch a crane set a section of bridge foundation.... Mainly to avoid distractions, kinda like when people see the red and blue lights, it's like bugs to a light at night. Accidents are almost in evitable. "Oooh piece of candy"

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

    The machines the people are using are called 'cherry pickers' in some Countries

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    #38

    This Smart Rental Store In My Friend’s Building

    Smart rental store with innovative inventions like vacuum cleaners, scooters, and snacks, showcasing smart ideas solving everyday problems.

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    Coupon Holder
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to rent that blue bag of Doritos.

    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please DON'T put them back when you're done.

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    Upstaged75
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    2 weeks ago

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    Do they clean the vacuums after people check them back in? I'm not sure I'd want to be sharing dirt with anyone.

    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see pet hair being a problem. Probably don't allow them..

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    Heather Menard
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Problem is people don't clean them afterwards

    L Alexander
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They live in an amazingly civilized place, for sure.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many libraries in the US have started doing this.

    WubiDubi
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reviews say it's a good idea but the implementation and pricing is a scam.

    #39

    My Job Got New Microwaves And Only Allow Certain Foods In Them

    Row of microwaves labeled for different dietary needs such as vegan, kosher, halal, vegetarian, showcasing smart ideas and inventions.

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    Farah (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its nice to see such inclusion :)

    JL
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a lot of microwaves. We were happy when we just had a working one.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely there must be one for fish!

    Arthur Waite
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's out in the parking lot.

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    Shark Lady
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there's a lot of omnivores who aren't Jewish or Muslim, there's going to be a long queue for the microwave!

    Peter Parker
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is the "meat only"? Why do we even need separate microwaves for vegan food? It won't k**l you to heat your food in the same microwave where something non-vegan was warmed before.

    Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's for religious inclusion. This poster must live near a community of Jewish or Muslim people. Both religions forbid certain foods being in the same place as other

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

    You know there's a company AH who cooks wrong food in each one.

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

    I like this quite a bit. Fellow Pandas, please humor my ignorant lapsed-Christian self. Would using the same microwave that non-Kosher/non-Halal is cooked in impact whether your food would still be considered Kosher/Halal?

    Jeremy James
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know about halal, but for kosher there is a principle called batel b'shishim. If kosher food is accidentally contaminated, the non-kosher substance is "nullified" as long as it's less than 1/60th of the total mixture and doesn't impart a noticeable odor or taste.

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

    I'll bet money this is an Amazon facility. I worked at one and the break room looked identidal to this.

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully the one for seafood and another for popcorn, are outside the facility or at least on the floor of their competitors.

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    #40

    Hood Light Indicates If Stove Is Still Hot. Electric Stoves Stay Hot Even When The Stovetop Is Seemingly Cool, So I Thought This Would Be Cool To Implement

    Electric stove with a smart kettle placed on a black cooktop under a modern vent, showcasing inventive kitchen solutions.

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    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes so much sense!

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

    Mine just simply has a red bar light on the actual stove itself. Works better that way.

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

    Most modern electric/ceramic hobs have touch controls and display, which will continue to warn, usually with a red LED H, as long as any of the elements are still hot even after you've switched it off.

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

    I live in an apartment building built in 1979. The appliances are old. If I could install something like this myself, I would. The hood light, I mean.

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    Roni Stone
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My stovetop has a light on the console to let me know the top is still hot. I also have a silicone stove cover which billows up if the stove is still hot. As I've mentions way too many times (sorry folks) I have neuralgia which is stealing the tactile nerve endings in my fingers and those warnings come in quite handy.

    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our family keeps a tea kettle with water in it and when we're done cooking on one of the burners we place the kettle over the hot burner while it cools so the next person who goes to use the stovetop won't put their hand on it accidentally.

    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tea kettle on hot burners protects cats, too.

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    Jnausicaa
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a Corningware Blue Corn Flower kettle with the handle skewed for use by a left-handed person. COOL

    KatSaidThat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ours has red lights to indicate which plate is still hot as the others don't seem to be affected.

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

    here it's just one little light per plate, if the plate is still hot the light is on. Not as obv as this but still visible

    LovesBerk
    Community Member
    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got a stove top like this. After the element is turned off, there is a light still on at the front of the stove to indicate the element in question is still hot.

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    #41

    Fitting Room At Muji. You Can Change The Color Temperature Of The Lighting To See What The Clothes Would Look Like In Different Environments

    LED light panel with smart control settings for evening, office, and outdoor modes, showcasing smart inventions solving problems.

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    Ace
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mind is boggled by the concept.

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

    I sometimes ask to take an item to the door to see it in daylight (reds can be a bit funny), I like this idea

    #42

    The Music Venue That I Went To Has A Breathalyzer On The Wall

    Breathalyzer device showing instructions to insert quarters and straw for an accurate alcohol level reading.

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    Sandra Angulo
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve been at a bar with one of those and guys were competing to see who was the most drunk

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A few years ago the French brought in a law requiring drivers to have a disposable breath test kit in their cars. Much controversy ensued, and it was never enforced. The main objection was that it would encourage people to drive up until their personal limit. Once you know that the third beer (for example) is not usually going to put you over the legal limit for driving you're going to always have that extra one, and potentially increase your likelihood of impairment as a result.

    cecilia kilian
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember that. Mine melted during a very hot summer.

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

    "Insert straw", "Blow before you go" - this would be hilarious when drunk

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

    I would do this even if I were sober--love that the proceeds go to charity.

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

    Basically, if you can properly operate it and get a proper reading, you're probably not drunk.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol here in uk ,our bar staff , just take the keys off drunk people , our village pub , which is bloody busy but out in the sticks does it to ,n arranges lifts home , this looks cool for towns , but I can imagine it being turned in to a game for the drunks 😂

    Ginger ninja
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Blow before you go” cheeky 😉

    Trevor Hardy
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blow before you go haha. That would be a t shirt in the ckub

    Henrik Knudsen
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A single drink can have an influence on your performance in a critical driving situation, where every second counts. It could be the diffrence of running over a person or not. Rather not drink and drive at all, not even one.

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    #43

    This Oven With A Progress Bar For Preheating

    Oven digital display preheating to 425 degrees with timer set, showcasing smart inventions that solve cooking problems.

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

    After some tests, I skip the pre-heating. Only a few dishes actually need the immediate impact of heat. Saves time and a little bit of energy. Edit: Yes, it is a convection oven, the fan distributes the heat evenly. Most likely a "normal" oven will act differently, even when top & bottom heat are chosen.

    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also turn the oven off 3-5 minutes before the end of baking time, if I am in the kitchen. Same little bit of energy.

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    Lee Gilliland
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you're doing a soufflé preheating is not that necessary.

    JL
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine just shows the current temp as it's heating up.

    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine shows the actual number and I think my last few did as well.

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It takes 8 minutes for my oven to heat to 375 deg. I had looked at the clock and just happened to look again when it beeped fo a Pillsbury frozen biscuit in. The closest you can get to homemade biscuits! 23 mins and a piece of sausage and a scrambled egg & yum. If wasn't on purpose that I looked qt the clock both times.

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

    My oven plays a melody when the oven is at temperature. Also there are lights on the stove top to show if a burner is still hot.

    TheEternalferret
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's common. But it's nice to have some idea of how much longer you have to wait for it to be preheated.

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    Crystalwitch60
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol in uk we just put the oven on ,ten mins before putting food in like your meant to 🤦‍♀️

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    #44

    This Machine Turns Any Bottled Soda Into A Slushy

    Beverage vending machine with temperature-controlled bottle display showcasing inventive product cooling solutions.

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

    Bet it must be extremely useful during hot summers!

    Saltypepper
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can do that by putting it in the freezer for an hour

    Oskar vanZandt
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like one for my fanciful vodka mixes...

    NJ P
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be energy intensive?

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    #45

    My Local Chinese Place Got New Containers With Vents So The Fried Foods Don’t Get Soggy

    Eco-friendly food container with built-in holders to prevent spillage, an innovative smart idea solving a common problem.

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    Made You Look
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But just imagine the smell in the car…

    L Alexander
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what happens to the millions of little corner bits.

    Manos
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My take out place burns a hole in the top with a cigarette.

    Purple Gurl
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine if you took a turn too fast, or it fell from the seat

    Jen Mart
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our local restaurant has these for take home leftovers and the waitresses must get tired of telling people there are holes and not to put your food on that side

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously those were cut outs made by the purveyor. An extra step and wasted time and plastic. Most takeout containers I see these days have small punch-type holes near the top center, that vent the foods. And use is optional.

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    #46

    The Adhesive Side Of This Wrist Band Tapers In So It Doesn’t Accidentally Stick To Your Skin

    White wearable smart invention on wrist designed to solve everyday problems with practical innovation.

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    Francois
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every venue/festival organizer pay attention to this.

    Rafael
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only of the only times in human history where men (usually) get it worse. Those things love to get stuck to hair in my wrists - like the pic demonstrates, btw

    Mel in Georgia
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I try to remember to offer my left hand for adhesive wrist bands so I can cut the darn things off myself!

    Jaya
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh that is nice, it's annoying and sometimes painful when it sticks to your skin or arm hair.

    #47

    This Display In A Hotel In Seoul Allows You To Adjust Your Shower Temperature To Within A Fraction Of A Degree

    Digital shower temperature display on chrome faucet showing 37 degrees Celsius as a smart idea invention solving water temperature control.

    You adjust the handle and the display shows the current temperature! Would be awesome if you could input a temp on the meter tho!

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    Big Chungus
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a temp guage on my shower, and stupid me forgot to put batteries in it before install :(

    Catmom
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if you'd put in the batteries, wouldn't you need to be able to get into it again later to replace them?

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

    I was quite alarmed at first glance because I didn't see the. after the seven.

    Sam Trudeau
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't see the dot on the temp there. Thought "who wants to be triple-boiled in the shower?" lol

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

    @Ray - Last I looked, Seoul was in S. Korea. 😉

    Ilan Elron
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they don't tell you the accuracy is plus/minus 0.8 Celsius

    Kit Black
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having run an indoor pool at one point I can guarantee you that there's going to be an old man at the front desk insisting that the thermometer he's got says that yours is wrong, and therefore, you need to refund his money...🫩

    Rita OBrien
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Common place in the UK. Both our showers have these. Mine is set to 40, and my husband's to 37 😃

    Trevor Hardy
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know Sheldon would have this set to the perfect temp

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A shower can have an electrical device in it or it can have me. But never both.

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, mixer shower taps with a temperature setting are pretty common where I live, would eliminate any need for this.

    Judy Reynolds
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How long do you have to fiddle with the taps to get the temperature you want?

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    #48

    My 13-Year-Old Daughter Invented A Way To Clean Hair Brushes

    Plastic fork tangled with hair on a bright yellow hairbrush demonstrating smart ideas and inventions solving tangling problems.

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    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Farah (she/her): well, no. Some of us just use the magical objects known as "fingers" for that particular job. (And before anyone snarks, I happen to have just cleaned off a load of hair from a hairbrush about an hour ago. Tools? I seem not to have needed them.)

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

    or one of my many other hairbrushes. I have about 5 thanks to not packing them before travelling...

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    JL
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worst angel hair pasta ever.

    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use a wide comb rather than something I may want to put in my mouth...

    Vibrant Bead
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome. An afro pick works super well too!!

    Aquarium Fuzz
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always use a comb to clean a brush, and a brush to clean a comb.

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

    How often does she cough up hairballs?

    A Jones
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clever, I typically use a wide-tooth comb.

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    #49

    The Shower In My Hotel Room Has A Little Window In The Glass So You Can Grab Your Towel Without Opening The Shower Door

    Fog-free shower mirror attached to a wet glass surface showing smart ideas and inventions solving bathroom problems.

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    BlackestDawn
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe I'm just not getting it but what does this actually "save" since when you're grabbing your towel the shower shouldn't be running? Drips on the floor would still be mostly the same since you can have same amount of arm outside regardless.

    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, it's so you can feel the temperature before you get in.....

    Mimi M
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    1 week ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cold air coming in through that would drive me nuts. I'd drape the towel over it to block - or ball it up in it, if the glass wall went up to the ceiling.

    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thereby letting out the water that the door is supposed to be stopping. You can see water all round the opening.

    NJ P
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it that difficult to open door to reach towel. Just lets splash out onto floor.

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    #50

    My New Dishwasher Projects The Remaining Wash Cycle Time Onto The Floor

    Projection of time and status on the floor below a stainless steel appliance, showcasing a smart invention solving everyday problems.

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    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you read it if your glasses are in the dishwasher?

    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you on general anaesthesia right now?

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    Jen Mart
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would just remind me how dirty my floor is

    Lotekguy
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How often are people so eager to get stuff out of the dishwasher the moment it's finished that they need a countdown?

    Jaya
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it's because I live in an older building, but I actually encounter that pretty much every day. When I want need something that is in the dishwasher. When I want to vacuum (can't use them at the same time because it risks overloading the electrical system). When I want to use the washing machine (can't use them at the same time because they share the "drain tube" so there's a risk of flooding the kitchen when they both discharge all their water at the same time). When I wanna go to bed (because it needs to be opened afterwards to properly dry and you need to open the door manually).

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

    We had this, and then the LED bulb burnt out after a year. And not worth the cost to replace :(

    Joanne Hicks
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine just projects a red dot the size of a penny.. I'm jealous.

    Rafael
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool, but impractical. Having the screen on the top is much better, and even if the idea is having some sort of unbroken all steel face, a pop up display would still be cheaper and more practical.

    William Wilburn
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is that impractical? Its literally doing a job and doing it well. Some people just need to complain and be miserable to be happy, as weird as that is.

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

    I seems like a good idea if your dishwasher doesn't have a remaining time display on the controls. However, It's been a long time since I've had one that doesn't.

    Pebs
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never had a display on my dishwashers, so ones without them still exist :D

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    #51

    My University Has A Hot Water Tap For Food And Drinks Located In The Bathroom

    Clever invention showing a faucet labeled caution and a sign warning hot water is for instant drinks and food only.

    I won’t lie, I stuck my finger under the tap just to check - it was indeed hot.

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

    The office bathroom is not the place I would choose to prepare my food or beverage, thank you.

    Starbug
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree but you can just fill a kettle or similar container with the hot water and take it to the food prep area.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like the hot water tap on the big industrial coffee machines you see in most offices. They're great for making instant ramen.

    Patrick Bateman
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been waiting for someone to create a way I can prepare my food in a public bathroom. I was hoping I could prepare and combine with smell of feces to drum up hunger

    Harry Gondalf
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I installed one in my kitchen. That water was hot, but not "piping hot" -- about 195 deg F. I prefer boiling hot water for tea or 'turkish' coffee (espresso grounds in a cup, then add boiling water). The stuff in drip coffee makers is nothing but lukewarm brown water. This device is not that much better.

    Manos
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These were popular in the 70's but energy costs got to high.

    william.t.clark
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend who had one of these installed in their kitchen. Super convenient.

    Buddy G
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Airborne crosscontamination 101.

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    #52

    This Metal Slide That Is Water Cooled So It Doesn’t Burn Kids In The Summer

    Metal playground slide with water pipe attachment underneath, showcasing smart invention that solves water drainage problems outdoors.

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    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The vertical drop off the end is fierce, though. I have a child who was hurt by a slide of that shape. I've never forgiven myself for failing to notice the drop, and I've never forgiven whoever designed the horrendous thing.

    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not about the slide manufacturer, it's about the installer. (I once was sliding down a twin slide so I could hold my then-toddler while we went down together. After several trips, I put my hand on his back as I set down. He took that as a "go" signal and went down without me. WHOOMP! I felt soooo bad.)

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not use material that absorbs significantly less heat?

    Saltypepper
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I. Remember getting burned by those things all the time..

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell yes , back in the 1970,s lol they made freaking long metal slides ,n 1976;(uk) we had a mega heatwave , omfg those slides ,us kids went in it once over summer ,n left it till winter dam it hurt , mind u they went much better in the snow either 😂,this looks like a good idea in the summer , what about winter icy weather ,not so sure water would be sensible do you 😂

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    Historyharlot93
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids today are WEAK! In my day (80s) it was a rite of summer to get burned on the slide. “Ouch, ouch, ouch!” we’d cry as we slid down and landed in the dirt divot at the bottom, hollowed out by generations of kids. We’d also get thrown off the merry go round or throw up because we were going too fast. And swing as high as we could, then jump off. We were gods. Good times had by all.

    M Whee
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good times had by most I guess or it would still be a thing. I do miss the merry go rounds though.

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    Kit Black
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm betting there's a small pool of water at the end of the slide, because the screenshot is suspiciously carefully chopped

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 weeks ago

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    #53

    Basement Floor Of My Campus Library Has A Treadmill With A Computer, So You Can Exercise & Study At The Same Time

    Person using a treadmill desk setup in an office space demonstrating smart ideas and inventions that solve everyday problems.

    Usually I'm the type of person that would get motion sickness just trying to tie my shoes in a bumpy moving mini van, but I'm actually ok with this as long as I'm only walking at a slow pace. The computer screen is big enough to read things without having to strain yourself.

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    Bonnie Blue Bird
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried this ... gives me motion sickness

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reading a book is the only way I could stop myself getting bored on a treadmill!

    LovesBerk
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can read my tablet on the treadmill but I wouldn't be able to do any work on the computer.

    #54

    My Whey Has A Little Hook To Put The Scoop On

    Plastic measuring scoop attached inside a container of powdered substance showing a smart invention to solve storage problems.

    It's the first time I've seen something like this since I haven't really taken protein in a while. It's a nice little addition.

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    visacrum
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depending on how full the container is when freshly opened, I can only imagine that either it would be super difficult to put it back on that hanger until the level drops low enough, or that the container involves a significant bit of extra plastic. Personally, I'm fine with playing 'hunt for the submarine' with the scoop ♥

    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I haven't really taken protein in a while"??? - I ate some beans a few hours back. I'm pretty sure they contained protein. I often get the idea that some "modern" people have taken leave of their senses.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    N no katwitch they nothing like steroids 😂as an ex gym instructor lol they are the natural way to bulk up , the safe way the PROPER way , n nothing what so ever like that steroid filth !

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ANNE U IDIOT YOU DRINK PROTEIN D***S U FREAKING VILE TROLL !! body builders drink em , I used to drink them 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️u are really taking it to far now ,u nasty inhuman troll !

    KatSaidThat
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    2 weeks ago

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    IMO whey poweder is the stepping stone to steroids. Like they say cannabis is the gateway to hard d***s.

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    #55

    Newly Bought Razor Comes With Instructions On How To Shave

    Travel-friendly shaving kit with ergonomic handle and multi-blade cartridges, showcasing smart ideas and inventions solving grooming problems.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this - it's just like with tampons, where they have the instructions on how to insert them properly - it's more tricky than it seems sometimes lol!

    Trillian
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What Anne are you too stupid to use them?

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    Peter Bear
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doing anything for the first time can be tricky. How can you know what to do if you've never done it, right?

    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad taught me how to shave. Second most embarrassing interaction we ever had ...

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

    A FIVE BLADED SEMI-DISPOSABLE RAZOR!?!? What's the point? I watched razors go from one to five in my lifetime and I quit at two.

    nicholas nolan
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate shaving. When I shave my neck once a week, I do it as fast as possible. More blades equal less bleeding.

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    NJ P
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After 1st time use, do you really need instructions thereafter?

    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being a human who's been shaving their face for well over 40 years - yeah, those instructions are pretty rubbish.

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

    What if you were a fifteen year old boy who hadn't ever shaved before?

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    #56

    Chilling Bath At Giant Grocery Store

    Free chilling service with a fast cooling bath for drinks, demonstrating smart ideas and inventions that solve a problem.

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    setsuriseikou
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing, I think. Can't drink cold water myself, always prefer room temp.

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    Purple Gurl
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember seeing these at the pharmacy. Some pediatric medicine-like the pink stuff, I think it was Amoxicillin-had to be chilled before use.

    Purple Gurl
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen this by pharmacies. Some of the meds for pediatrics have to be chilled. Especially the pink Amoxicillin that tasted like bubblegum

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

    Giant Eagle in PA, or Giant Food in MD?

    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mmm - so, what keeps that water free from infectious agents, I wonder? 🤨

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    #57

    This Wet Floor Sign Has Fans Built Into The Base To Help Dry The Floor

    Yellow caution wet floor sign on wheels in a tiled room demonstrating smart ideas and inventions solving safety problems.

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

    Yeah, that would require some one besides you to charge it. I prefer 'wet floor' signs.

    visacrum
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My thought was, it would only dry in a small area (in this pic, only in the corner?) unless someone wheeled it around periodically, or gave it autonomous movement capability like those weird annoying somewhat creepy grocery store stock checking units (the ones near me are called 'Tally', which is kinda cute, but those things are weird and kinda freak me out).

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    #58

    Boeing 787 Has A Button For Window Tint Instead Of A Shade

    View from airplane window showing wing and clear blue sky, illustrating smart ideas and inventions in aviation design.

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    Pernille
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't Boeing be concentrating on finding ways to keep their planes from breaking instead?

    Miss Ann Thrope
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have focused more on the fuel shut off switches.

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

    Does the tinting make it harder to tell which part of the plane has come off as it sails past your window?

    Francois
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The good thing about it is that the crew can force the whole plane to go dark on long haul flights when it is bed time though outside it might be light. Otherwise there is always one person who leaves it open and inadvertently always sits near me.

    qrt8dfptdj
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate this feature. This does not solve any problem but rather creates one. The tinting is ineffective with the sun shining directly onto the window.

    Rita OBrien
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen plane windows that go opaque white at a touch.

    Paulina
    Community Member
    1 week ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But what exactly does it solve? Looks like it doesn't even block the light, just the view 🤷‍♀️ What a waste of money!

    Ivona
    Community Member
    1 week ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the 12-hour transcontinental flights (U.S. to Europe) on Turkish Airlines, the crew controls these buttons. After just a brief time into the flight, the windows turn dark blue and stay that way until about 2 hours before landing.

    April M
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a nervous flyer so I NEED a shade to block my view!!

    Oskar vanZandt
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I strongly recommend an eye mask... I don't enjoy flying either and find "blacking out" the light helps. I also listen to calming music or meditation recordings.

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    #59

    Restaurant Served Ice-Cream With Field Hockey Stick-Like Spoons. It's Easier To Scoop Every Bit Of It

    Hand holding a uniquely designed ice cream scoop over a metal bowl with yellow ice cream, showcasing smart inventions.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer eating ice cream with a teaspoon, because I love ice cream soooo much, it's the only way to slow me down when eating it!!

    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've played hockey (what ice-bound types called "field hockey). The sticks aren't that shape.

    Sam Trudeau
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stick-LIKE. Doesn't mean they have to be completely similar. They're still spoons

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    Jnausicaa
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they have any for the left-handed?

    KatSaidThat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only person that licks it clean?

    visacrum
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally do this...at home. At a public venue I just manically scrape with my spoon and lament the rest left behind, for an ENTIRE 5 seconds.

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    Mimi M
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't like eating of the corners on it.

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    #60

    The Men's Bathroom In This Movie Theatre Had A Vending Machine For Pain Meds, Chapstick, Cologne, And Candy

    Vending machine with multiple coin slots offering medication and lip balm, showcasing smart inventions solving problems.

    Shortpump, outside Richmond, so not too far off considering it's a national chain.

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

    You want some really weird vending machines? Try Portland, Oregon. We have some that sell VHS tapes, used CDS, pregnancy tests, collectable toys, Tarot cards and mystery bags. Yeah, that's all in the same machine.

    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa): I don't doubt you - but is any such thing visible on Google Streetview or similar? (Portland, Oregon's reputation has indeed reached across the Atlantic)

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    Chris the Bobcat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm already autistic, so the extra strength Tylenol won't have any side effects. (Fvck you, RFK Jr. You fvcking idiot)

    L Alexander
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember when there were c****m machines in bar bathrooms?

    L Alexander
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh! My first italicization! So exciting!

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    KatSaidThat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    some of the female bathrooms in london have tampons, mini pads, condoms, lube and tissues. Lol.

    Miss Ann Thrope
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not three dollars worth of that bathroom Polo?

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

    "Right now, he's probably dabbing on Three dollars worth of that bathroom Polo..." ( Or in this case, Gio. )

    Cla Ida
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once in France I saw a vending machine with normal drinks, snacks, and poppers

    Rita OBrien
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Germany and Italy, I've seen street vending machines selling s*x aids!

    For All Pedernity
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any German gas station with some level of self respect has a vending machine in the men's room selling the classic 'Reisefotze'.

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    #61

    My Local City’s Custom Storm Drain

    Metal drain cover with shoe sole patterns acting as a smart invention to solve slipping and safety problems outdoors.

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

    That's great for women wearing heels.

    Chris the Bobcat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The font on the warning sign is the same used to spell out "AC/DC". High Voltage indeed.

    Aquarium Fuzz
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    High voltage in a storm drain? What kind of sewer monsters do you have there?

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Them things u do not walk over in heels lmao so this is a bloody brilliant idea 👍

    Hugo
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    High-voltage rainwater?

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

    And an addditional safety measure for people wearing heels/stilettos

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

    Cannot be a storm drain if high voltage is present.

    Slapdash1
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course it can. All you feel is a gentle sensation ofbwarm rain on your skin, a slight tingling and presto, next please.

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    #62

    Solution To Light Pitting On Chrome. Light Acid (Vinegar) And Aluminum Foil

    Close-up of vintage car headlights showcasing smart ideas and inventions that truly solve a problem in automotive design.

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    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    0000 steel wool does the trick. Spray the rust with WD-40 first to loosen the rust.

    Chicxulub
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like chrome... or vinegar ... or aluminum foil! /jk

    visacrum
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read the comment before the username. I thought this was Anne for a second!

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    #63

    This Theater Has A Cool Popcorn Bucket With A Lid On It To Use While Shaking It To Coat It And To Use As A Bowl

    Popcorn container with a clear dome lid that serves as a bowl, showcasing a smart idea and invention solving a problem.

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    Bonnie Blue Bird
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the idea ... but it's just more waste

    spacer
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    isnt the bucket supposed to be the bowl?

    Bored Trash Panda
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are sharing with someone it is very convenient. My husband and I like lots of butter, but he likes his with the shakers in it, and I don't.

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    Janice Sanz
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it!! Especially if it's cardboard. That's recyclable.

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    #64

    This Person Has A Bumper Sticker Trying To Help Them Find A Kidney

    Blue Toyota RAV4 with a sign asking for a kidney donation, illustrating smart ideas and inventions solving problems.

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

    I've seen this work before. Someone had a huge sign on a truck asking for donation, and then put an update thanking the donor.

    BookFanatic
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen that one! I think the donor's name was W***y (Willie?).

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

    Will pay cash...

    visacrum
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fantasize about a day when I find a BP post where I can post what everyone else was thinking, instead of the other way around.

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    #65

    This Resealable Snack Bag Of Dried Mangos I Bought Uses Velcro Instead Of Ziplock

    Resealable packaging innovation for sweetened dried mango, demonstrating smart ideas and inventions that solve storage problems.

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

    I have cat food that seals like that. It s***s. It's not airtight at all.

    CanadianaKa
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    :( I was just reading this thinking my cat's food has that and it's awesome, especially since I buy the six-month supply at once and I don't want her breaking her teeth on stale kibble. :( What brand's seal s***s so i know to avoid?

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

    Did you know: not all hook- and-loop fasteners are named Velcro (that's a specific brand name) but we've adopted it as a generic term (like Escalator, Band-Aid, Kleenex).

    Austzn
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not worth it, that flat Velcro does not cling well.

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

    Aren't mangos sweet enough au naturel?

    Kabuki Kitsune
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes... and no. Drying them can often draw out that sweetness, so sweetener is often added back to them to help offset that.

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    Pebs
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anne doesn't hate mangoes??

    Julie Rogers
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aldi mangoes are so good I never need to reseal it!

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

    I absolutely love those mangoes!

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    #66

    Just Built A New Privacy Fence And Now I'm Sealing It. Put A Metal Drink Spigot On A 5gal Bucket To Refill My Sprayer Tank Much Easier. Worked Like A Charm

    Orange Home Depot bucket with attached spigot dispensing liquid into a container, showcasing smart invention solving a practical problem.

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    #67

    My Luggage Has A Tracking Device Pocket

    Small smart tracking device secured in a mesh pocket inside a travel bag, showcasing innovative problem-solving invention.

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

    Doesn't it just make it easier for the person who stole your luggage to find it and leave it on the next bus?

    Starbug
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suppose it's for lost luggage, not stolen

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    Coupon Holder
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The liner in most luggage zips open to the frame, I throw mine in there. I realize thieves are aware of this and it's like that Seinfeld joke about people at the beach hiding their wallet in their shoes (whose gonna know?) but it makes me feel better.

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

    It’s not like standard luggage has lots of other places to hide it. A suitcase is basically just a big empty box. Unless you’re willing and able to do spycraft like cutting slits in the fabric and sewing them back with invisible stitches. That would be awesome.

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    Chris the Bobcat
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'd put a Trojan in there, just for fun.

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    #68

    This Jar Of Baby Pickles Comes With A Clever Lift To Help You Reach Them

    Pickle jar with a green floating tool designed to lift and remove pickles, showcasing smart ideas and inventions solving problems.

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    Aleksandra Pe
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More plastic when you can simply use fork or spoon

    BookFanatic
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, if you're a feral teenager, use your fingers and risk getting scolded by your mother. Not, of course, that I've ever done such a thing.

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

    This used to be very common, notably in France for cornichons, as pictured, but has largely been dropped to reduce plastic use. I haven't seen any like that for some years now.

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

    every couple of months I buy a jar of cornichons. they all have a lifter in it.

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

    Anne probably objects to pickles, too. Since she’s a cat.

    Spidercat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a solution to a problem that does not exist.

    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I’m anti-plastic, but this is a good use for it.

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    #69

    My OpenHAB gets The Predictions For My Bus Stop To Work

    Entryway with smart lighting invention using a green indicator light above the door to signal status.

    From 9:00 to 10:59 in the morning, my openHAB gets the predictions for my bus stop to work, turning green when leaving, which means getting there within 45 seconds of the bus.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I searched. "open Home Automation Bus (openHAB) is an open source home automation software written in Java. It is deployed on premises and connects to devices and services from different vendors."

    Slapdash1
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just wear a watch, but hey

    Jaya
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    1 week ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A watch doesn't tell you the bus schedule (some are so random that they're hard to memorize, especially if they also have exceptions in the weekend and holidays), and also doesn't tell you whether the bus is running late or not. OP uses the information from the bus company that sends predictions every few minutes about how late the bus will be at the bus stop.

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    Jaya
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so cool! I might try to make one too. Although my bus company doesn't seem to send information about whether a bus is late, so it won't help in that regard. But it still means you don't have to memorize the bus chart or look it up, which is nice if it's for a bus with very different times at each hour, or that has a lot of exceptions on weekends and holidays and during constructions.

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy Moly! Next thing you know.... Well, I can't even imagine what could be next.

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    #70

    This Thing That Keeps The Jar's Contents Submerged

    Plastic insert inside a ketchup bottle, a smart idea invention designed to solve pouring problems and reduce mess.

    I tried them at a restaurant, and now I can't get enough. They're sooo good.

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    Buddy G
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about microplastic infusion?

    primeline31
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The jar can now be reused to make pickles or pickled vegetables for snacking (with new brine, of course).

    Crissy Newbury
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just store h jar upside down. Make sure the lid is sealed tightly.

    Jeremy James
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I buy stinky tofu, it comes like that. So clever!

    #71

    Communication Board At Kids Playground

    Communication station language board with symbols to support speech for persons of all ages and abilities outdoors.

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    Starbug
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had that for two weeks at a local park (which is very safe and well maintained) before it got vandalised. Idiots are everywhere!

    Beak Hookage
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dead useful for non-verbal kids.

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

    Anne definitely doesn’t like children. Or parks. Or communication. Or boards either, probably.

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    #72

    Using Medical Gloves Instead Of Bubble Wrap

    Inflated gloves used as smart packaging solution cushioning a taped brown paper-wrapped item in a cardboard box.

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    Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure this is a useful idea... Medical gloves are more expensive than bubble wrap so it's not economical. Rubber latex is also a common allergy so unless you know the person... Lastly, I reuse grocery bags to wrap

    Spidercat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which is exactly why emergency gloves are made of Nitrile and not Latex...

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    #73

    My Toddler's Wetsuit Has A Pocket For Her Keys

    Close-up of a wetsuit featuring a built-in key pocket, showcasing smart ideas and inventions solving everyday problems.

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

    How many toddlers actually carry keys? 😁

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

    I'm thinking maybe at a lakeside leisure centre, sailing club, something like that the changing room lockers have keys. I recall some going back a long time when I was doing jet-skiing (the stand-up type) and windsurfing in th UK that the keys were either on a pin or something you could wear quite tight on your wrist. Yea, a 3-4 year old will have a parent with them, but i guess they just make them the same for various age groups.

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    Breadcrumb.
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keys to what, a Volkswagen van. She drives herself to the beach to go surfing?

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

    Toddlers use their own keys?

    KatWitch57
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Possibly wrong question, toddlers want everything they have to be the same as mummy/daddy/carer.

    Jaya
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that. Not for the toddler version of course, but for the adult version this is awesome.

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    #74

    This Vent With Built-In Fans To Heat Or Cool The Room Quicker

    Vent cover with built-in fan and digital temperature display installed on carpeted floor, showcasing smart invention solving heating problems.

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

    92 Fahrenheit is uncomfortably warm!

    Hugo
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indeed: it's over 33° in normal units.

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    Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not some new, neat invention or technology. They've been around for decades!

    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister got one, she says it doesn't work very well. So read the reviews before purchasing.

    Glix Drap
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And there's me thinking it was a PC graphics card.

    Jnausicaa
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would not be useful for us as the dogs and cats would just chew up the cable before settling down.

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    #75

    My Patients Pill Is Just 4 Pills In A Bigger Pill

    Gloved hand holding a clear capsule containing three small orange smart invention pills solving a medication problem

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The outer layer delays digestion, so the medicine is absorbed in the intestines rather than in the stomach.

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had some medications like this, 3 to a capsule. Venlafaxine, I think it was. The capsule can be opened to allow the dose to be varied (on doctors orders of course) without having to write a new prescription each time. In that case the outer capsule did not have any effect on the absorption, and I doubt it would in the one pictured - generally that task is performed by coatings on the individual tablets themselves.

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

    That's quite normal, very useful to medicate pets as well (my cat had to take 4 tablets/day so I just put them into a single gel capsule, less stress for both of us)

    Christopher “Jester” Šašek
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yo Dawg, I heard you like pills. So we put pills in your pills, so you can swallow pills while you swallow your pills.

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had some similar to this. Wondered why it rattled so took it apart and 6 mini tablets inside the capsule. Quite cool.

    Spidercat
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    *My patients' pills are just four pills in a capsule...

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    #76

    A Sauce That Comes With Its Own Brush

    BBQ sauce bottle with an attached brush for easy application, showcasing a smart problem-solving invention idea.

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    Roxy222uk
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Possibly useful the first time you buy the sauce. Not so much the tenth time.

    Brittania Kelli
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also after using a couple times it is going to shed hairs on your food. Though I try to limit plastics in the kitchen a food grade silicone marinating brush is the tool I would use. Easy to use, easy to clean and won't fall apart or leave coarse hairs on my tofu.

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

    But we don't get a charger with smartphones anymore...

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

    I'll use my own brush, I have plenty. How about leaving it out and knocking down the price a bit instead, hmm?

    Kabuki Kitsune
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because, that's a one time use sauce. With a large number of BBq's, you're expected to use the entire bottle over the course of the cooking process, especially if it's a thinner "basting" sauce. Meaning as you're cooking the food, you're regularly painting more sauce on it.

    Ilan Elron
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be wary - perhaps they know it will melt the brush you have at home

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    #77

    DIY Burger Kit In France

    Burger kit with sesame buns, raw patties, cheese slices, onions, tomatoes, and ham in a clear plastic container solving meal prep problems

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

    Raw grounded meat touching the other ingredients?

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

    Pretty sure everything but the buns are going to be cooked. And even then, people toast the buns. I say this from a country where food health standards are high and you can eat raw red meat and even undercooked pork.

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    Crystal M
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cross contamination at it's finest.

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

    What are you talking about? The American cheese (in France no less) is individually wrapped!

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    Alex Martin
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you feel that tremor? The food safety instructor from my first foods job just started rolling over in her grave.

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope! The raw hamburger is touching other stuff.

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

    Are we sure the burger is raw?

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

    "Some assembly required"

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

    7 euros and you gotta cook it yourself?

    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've bought a pork roast kit that includes the veggies and potatoes at Aldi's.

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    #78

    These Sour Candy Strips Come With Little Tongs So You Don’t Get The Sugar On Your Fingers

    Green sour candy strips in a plastic container with white tongs on a colorful floral tablecloth, smart invention idea

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

    Definitely, because what the world needs is lots and lots more of one-time-use-and-then-throw-away plastic objects. /snark

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    Shark Lady
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those boxes are usually wholesale so the tongs are for hygiene reasons when you are selling the sweets.

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

    I never understood tongs for this purpose. If everyone buying them touches the tongs...then the tongs are likely the most unhygienic item in the store. (I refer to UK supermarkets who put tongs for people to take bread rolls etc...I wouldn't touch them if you paid me).

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    John L
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Defeats the purpose of candy...

    Child of the Stars
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But licking the sugar off is the best part!

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully the container and pincers are reusable and reused.

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    #79

    Keeping Yourself Online. Did Anyone Think About This?

    Blue pen held upright in a laptop keyboard slot, demonstrating one of the smart ideas and inventions that solve problems.

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    Ace
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of Homer Simpsons pecking bird thing, used to repeatedly hit the Y key in response to a "Vent tanks?" prompt.

    Sam Trudeau
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The fingers you have used to dial are too fat. If you would like a magical dialing wand..."

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    Lady Eowyn
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anne, please go get some therapy. Maybe an antidepressant would help?

    Harry Gondalf
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anne is a troll -- someone who makes outlandish statements or asks dumb questions in order to irritate people. How to deal with trolls? Simply remember this statement from a Bowstring Solder of the Cheyenne, on hearing that his wife had run off with another man: "A dog has peed on my tipi." Dogs will be dogs. Trolls will be trolls. No use getting upset by their behavior—they can't help it.

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    Child of the Stars
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get this one. Why not just keep the top open?

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

    The top is just lowered to keep the pen in place. The pen is pressing a button, I guess to stay marked as online on Teams or something like that. Will try on monday to see if it works 😎

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    Glix Drap
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try a large paperclip bent to shape - works for standard keyboards as well.

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    #80

    Finally Got My Custom Installation Done For My Garage Door. LED Strip Is Run By A Philips Hue Compatible Controller In The Attic

    Garage door illuminated with green LED lights as a smart invention solving outdoor safety and visibility problems.

    Now to write the scripts to change colors based on time of year so it automatically changes color based on the nearest holiday.

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

    Congrats on getting home safely after celebrating St Patrick's Day.

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

    My HOA would probably fine me if I tried this.

    Margaret H
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure most HOAs would love it. /s

    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a neighbor, that would be annoying as hell.

    MK-C PHD
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are now professionally installed LED lights that stay up all year and you can change the color or color combo to match holidays!!! Genius!

    Crystal M
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would hat to be your neighbor.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, not sure the environment is going to thank you for using energy just to achieve this.

    Dragons Exist
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People aren't allowed to do things for fun if it uses energy???

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    David Setlock
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Govee lighting would be much easier

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

    I think it's great to deter car break ins

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    #81

    Amazon Smart Grocery Cart Portrays My Alexa Shopping List To The Right Of What Is Already In The Cart

    Smart shopping cart with touchscreen and barcode scanner displaying groceries and price for problem-solving convenience.

    It displays a QR code that you then scan with your amazon app on your phone. It scans the items as you drop them in the shopping cart and keeps a tabulation on the screen. When you are done, you return the cart and it automatically charges your default credit on your amazon account.

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    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you know what never gets hacked, sold on to businesses to exploit you, or ‘goes down’? A paper list and cash

    Billo66
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah but there is still a weak link. I've made many detailed lists only to arrive at the shop to realize I left it at home.

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    Beaker72
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! How old is this? When the Amazon stores in the UK closed, it came out that what was actually happening was the CCTV cameras in the stores were sending a feed to an office in India where poorly paid drones monitored the screens and manually updated your account as you did your shopping. Very low-tech solution which was cheaper than developing the technology Amazon claimed it was using.

    Oops
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a handwritten shopping list and cross out every item i got. Then i pay with cash. Grill me!

    Andrew Keir
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or just tear the paper at that point, saves fiddling with pen or pencil

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    Roni Stone
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I truly can't afford to shop at retailers who would use these carts.

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    Miss Ann Thrope
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Amazon Supermarket gave up on these carts.

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    #82

    Forget Pura Smart Diffuser. Just Get A Smart Plug And Hook It Up To An Airwick

    Plug-in air freshener with amber liquid designed to solve odor problems in small indoor spaces effectively.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What fresh hell is this? "Air freshener"? I last met that in the 1970s, in an aerosol can. Icky - and now it's gone electric? 🤢

    Roxy222uk
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plug-ins have been around quite a while. I was told by a fire fighter that they start fires more than you think. Once the oil has all gone the bowl just gets hotter and hotter and can ignite.

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    #83

    Easy And Free Purse Organization

    Organized handbag with foam compartments holding makeup items demonstrating smart ideas and inventions solving storage problems.

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    Roxy222uk
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit weird. Is this bag just for make up? Or are you now going to put everything else (purse, diary, mobile phone, pen, fold out shopping bag, etc etc) on top?

    Spidercat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All that thinking and "Purseonalisation" never occurred to them 🤦🏻‍♂️

    Sam Trudeau
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got goosebumps from looking at that. Styrofoam bothers me

    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Terracycle recycles styrofoam and many other non-curbside recyclables. I buy their boxes when they are on sale then it’s within my budget.

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    Jeremy James
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recently saw a little LED light that clips to the inside of your bag for enhanced rummaging.

    Vasha
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    great reuse of packing material that normally gets tossed

    Aleksandra Pe
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    I like the stuff in my purse to be nice,, feminine and good quality. Would never use it

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    #84

    Weird Plastic Finger Covers To Eat Chips With In Korea

    Transparent finger covers designed to keep hands clean while eating chips, a smart invention solving a common problem.

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    Jan Rosier
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    part of the fun is licking your fingers, so... why?

    Roxy222uk
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Part of the enjoyment of eating food like that is also the feel of it on the fingers.

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    K Ma
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For Pete's sake! That's what tongues are for AND tongues are multi-use and biodegradable.

    Brandie Litchfield
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *and biodegradable! Lol😜😜😜 I usually just keep mine for next time tho

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    John L
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As much as I hate using my fingers (I tend to eat pizza with utensils), this is a bit too far....

    Billo66
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen something like that at the pharmacy. I think fingertip gloves but looked like tiny prophylaptics. haha

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

    Waste of time mate. I'm licking them clean either way. Except now, you're just out to make me look even weirder. Bad pool old man.

    Madison Taylor
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! Stop with the “plastic” comments. We get it. The Earth has an abundance of plastic. You don’t have to comment on every photo that, again, there is plastic involved. We Know!!!

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

    Exclusively for use with snack food that isn't "finger lickin' good". Otherwise, it's a buzzkill.

    LovesBerk
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the fun in that. You don't get to lick your fingers after you've eaten them.

    Daniele Ribolla
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and you can't clean them with a towel when finished??

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    #85

    Custom Frame For Smart Home Tablet

    Wall-mounted smart mirror with rustic wooden frame and sliding hardware in a modern kitchen setting, showcasing smart ideas and inventions.

    -PhantomWolf- Report

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

    ??? I can't for the life of me work out what this is supposed to do.

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

    its a control center for internet connected appliances. think, your lights, your thermostat, your blinds, probably a coffee pot and fridge too. i dont really like the e*******n of this, but all things considered its not so bad. i dont really get the point of a smart home though, always seemed like a form of posturing.

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    Michael Largey
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call me stupid (You've all had practice), but it looks like a mirror to me.

    For All Pedernity
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next level ugly, in addition to being ridiculously over-engineered. What do you need that track for?!

    Jerri Andreasen
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother has several barn door-style doors in her house with that exact same sliding door hardware. Maybe that house has them as well, so it's a design aesthetic choice.

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    Roni Stone
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only things I could use a smart connection for would be the stove (I keep forgetting to turn burners off) and the coffee pot.

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    #86

    I Ordered An Iced Tea And Received A Cup Of Water With Ice And Two Tea Bags On Top

    Clear plastic cup with lid holding iced water and a hanging tea bag, showcasing smart ideas and inventions solving problems.

    redditdanis Report

    Peter Parker
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't ice tea supposed to be brewed tea that is then cooled..? What instant tea c**p is in these "tea" bags?

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

    To be fair, I believe that (at least) Lipton - don't start piling on the tea brand hate, I'm just advocating the defense here based on observational evidence - has a tea option that you don't need to brew in hot water.

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

    This isn't "smart", this is lazy

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

    I am guessing that iced tea isn't actually an option at that establishment and the server was just trying their best guess?

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

    Ok, so having had iced coffee in cans for a while, I thought I would treat myself at Costa to a "real" iced coffee. I was not expecting a cup of coffee with ice blocks for £5.

    JK
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cold brew all the time. A couple tea bags, sugar, shake a few times and wait 30 minutes. Easier than hot brewing when you are trying to not be late for work.

    Child of the Stars
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes me think about when I ask if a place has sweet tea and they tell me I can add sugar to the iced tea. Oh, honey, no, that is sweetened tea, not sweet tea.

    Victor De Cenzo
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweet tea has sugar added to hot tea which can dissolve a lot more sugar easily than can cold tea. Try it in a pot on the stove.

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