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There’s basically a life hack for most everyday problems. However, you can always improve on a “perfect” thing. We’re not talking about major upgrades. Instead, small details go a long way in improving the experience. Like, who could ever have thought that we need a vending machine equipped with fresh farm eggs, a color-chart sticker on avocado ripeness, or an exit ramp for frogs getting out of the pool?
Below, we have put together a list of creative life solutions to problems you most likely encountered… This whole list is full of genius ideas that’ll make your life easier in no time! Keep on scrolling to take a look, and don't forget to vote for your favorite smart solutions. (h/t)
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#1
Beijing Subway Allows Riders To Pay With Plastic Bottles
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#2
My Son's Homework Has A Barcode That When Scanned Takes Him To An Instructional Youtube Video Posted By His Teacher Related To The Lesson
Skunk Drunk 7 years ago
My old math teacher did this when I was in 8th grade, except she also used barcodes when kids were bad to take them to a Google form to fill out
Peter Brookman 7 years ago
Apparently this has been deleted, when I tried to use the scan code.
Zori the degu 7 years ago
I need such type of homework instead of spending whole morning goggling stupidly at my math homework.
Arty 7 years ago
waow...this teacher certainly do things properly, and has a lot of time, to make these videos. Yet I wonder if it's not a bit too far with simple exercises (unless it's distant schooling).
Kathy Lecours 7 years ago
It's easy to setup a camera in class and film the lesson and post it. I think it's brilliant
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Dixon's Mama 7 years ago
So I guess if you don't have the proper phone, you don't get an instructional video??
porcupine 7 years ago
I'm sure the teacher would give the website so you could type it in.
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Bertha Garcia 7 years ago
Wow, this is cool, is like having the teacher with you. And if you don't understand with the video and you can leave a comment. This helps the teacher improve the videos and the kids have a verbal review.
Miguel Arista 7 years ago
Great! I mean kids fall for everything high tech so why not motivate em to study this way!
Anna Brandigi 7 years ago
I hope it's not Khan Academy... those videos don't help with anything
#3
This Chair Has A Purse/Bag Holder
#4
This Store Lets Customers Choose Whether They Want To Be Bothered By The Staff
Just a Purpler 7 years ago
Cool idea, but more often then not I don't know whether or no I'lll need help until after I start shopping
#5
My Avocado Has A Color Chart On The Sticker, So You Know When It's Ripe
Marion Jansie 7 years ago
But let's be honest, is goes from not ripe to overripe faster than you can eat it :')
#6
My Local Dentist Has A Ceiling "Where's Wally?" To Keep Patients Entertained During Appointments
rakuninaru 7 years ago
That's better than having a silent awkward conversation with the dentist
#7
Open And Close Sign Board
#8
This Store Has A Winter Simulator For Testing Out Winter Clothing
#9
Rotating Bench Keeps The Seat Dry After Rain
#10
This Bin That Lets You Vote For Things With Cigarette Butts In Edinburgh
What is Considered First World?
Since the Cold War, the world has been “unofficially” divided into first, second, and third world. Historically, the first world was the Western bloc, led by the United States. Second world—Eastern bloc, led by the Soviet Union. The third world was known as a non-aligned movement.
Today, these terms have different meanings. The first world is usually considered developed. Countries that fall into this category have to meet rather harsh criteria:
- High GDP per capita.
- Advanced infrastructure.
- Stable government (or democratic government).
High comfort levels in these countries allowed first-world problems to become part of the meme culture. More on that later.
#11
This Elevator Has Buttons You Can Press With Your Feet If Your Hands Are Full
#12
This Library Has Dozens Of Different Cake Pans To Borrow
#13
Pet Relief Station At The Airport
#14
This First Grade Classroom Has Desks With Pedals So Kids Can Move While Learning
#15
This Car Won't Let Me Listen To Music Unless I Put My Seatbelt On
#16
This Drinking Fountain Has A Catch For Dogs
#17
This Highlighter Has A Clear Part To Show You What You're Highlighting
#18
My Friend Has An Exit Ramp For Frogs To Get Out Of His Pool
ShneeksDawn 7 years ago
I have two of these for chipmunks! We haven't had a chipmunk drown since getting them.
#19
This Toilet Paper Has A Smaller Roll Inside That You Can Take On The Go
#20
This Tie Is Made With A Microfiber Lining So You Can Clean Your Phone Screen
What are First World Problems?
Too cold water, slow internet, and dying phone batteries are everyday problems that need solutions in the first world. The more comfortable we are, the more these niche problems appear. These common problems are defined by one word—annoying. We all encountered them and wanted to solve them. If this list has anything to show, it is that some people did come up with absolutely genius solutions to solve the problems.
#21
This Bikers Jacket Has Signal And Brake Lights
#22
This Vending Machine Gives Your Money Back If Your Item Does Not Drop
#23
This Sign Moves The "N" When They Are Closed
#24
This School Has Skateboard Parking
#25
This Japanese Toilet Has A Privacy Button Which Plays Music So No One Can Hear You Use The Toilet
#26
This Coffee Shop Uses Frozen Coffee Cubes For Iced Coffee
#27
Rental Car In Ireland Has Dashboard Sticker That Reflects In The Windshield To Remind You What Side Of The Road To Drive On
#28
This Restaurant Sells Fries In Paper Cones - And The Tables Have Diamond Shaped Holes That Hold The Cones
#29
This Picnic Table Has Seating For Adults, A High Chair And A Kids Table All In One
#30
In Seoul, The Gas Pumps Hang From The Roof, So It Doesn’t Matter Which Side Your Patrol Cap Is
What Else Needs to Be Invented?
Before coming up with a solution, you should ask yourself: What problem needs to be solved? Innovations are the fruits of problem-solving. If you are looking for problems to solve, sometimes it’s enough to simply look around the house. You will find some everyday problems that need solutions right now.
In rare cases, your product may become too good to hide, but you can always sell it as many entrepreneurs do. Your new invention might even appear on the internet for millions to see. We call it a win-win.
#31
This Supermarket Has A Place To Put Stuff If You Change Your Mind
#32
This Toilet At A Dutch Supermarket Lets You Test The Brands Of Toilet Paper They Sell
#33
This ATM Lets You Pick What Bills You Want
Intensive Panda 7 years ago
In Germany, every ATM I've ever used has this function for over 15 years
#34
This Shower Has A Thermometer For The Water
#35
This Thrash Can Has A Bottle Rack So People Don't Have To Dig Through The Garbage To Find Some Bottles And Cans
#36
A Hotel Offers Makeup Towels That Won’t Show All The Smudges
#37
This Dressing Room Lets You Control What Type Of Light Is In The Room
#38
This Restaurant Labels Their Brownies Based On What Part Of The Pan It Was Baked On
#39
My Supermarket Lets You Have A Snack While You Shop For A 25 Cent Deposit
#40
Preschool In Japan Collects Rainwater Into Puddles For Kids To Play In
#41
At This Restaurant You Can Buy A Six Pack For The Kitchen Crew
#42
My Hotel Phone Has A Number For Bedtime Stories
#43
My College Has A Vending Machine For Violin Strings And Woodwind Reeds
#44
A Local Bar Has An Area Where You Can Rent A Locker To Store Your Phone While It Charges
#45
This Cafe Has A Credit Card Tip Jar
#46
This Japanese Pack Of Gum Comes With A Set Of Post-It-Note-Like Papers To Throw Gum Away In
#47
This Pen Says How Many Pages It Has Left
#48
This Coffee Shop Shows The Differences Between Coffee Drink Types
#49
This Notebook Has A Hole Cut In The Paper For Your Pen
#50
This Flash Drive Has A Capacity Meter
Alex Newell 7 years ago
My Lexar 16gb has this too, but less precise, in dots of about 10%. It's in e-ink too, so you can read it in any light.
#51
This Mango Has A Sticker Which Tells You What Colour The Best Tasting Level Of Ripeness Is
#52
This Grocery Cart Lets You Push Around Special Needs Adults Instead Of Children
#53
One Way To Stop Litter On Campus
#54
This Store Has A "Test Ramp" So You Can Try Out Your Safety Boots On Different Surfaces
#55
My School Put Colored Bricks In The Shape Of The Handicap Logo Instead Of Painting It
#56
Local Farmer Has A Vending Machine In A Mall
#57
This Urinal Allows You To Flush With Your Feet
#58
This Guy On Plane Folded His Newspaper To Make A Phone Holder
#59
This Place Has A Separate Blue Alarm For Medical Emergencies
#60
This McDonalds Has A Walk-Through
#61
Sewing Kit That Comes With The Needles Prethreaded
#62
This Auto Shop Knows You Steal Their Pens, But Offers A Discount On An Oil Change If You Return Them
#63
This Bathroom Has A Touchless Door Control
#64
This Bathroom Has A Button That You Can Press If You Run Out Of Toilet Paper
#65
This Rest Stop Has A Vending Machine For Dogs
#66
This Bar Top Has A Refrigerated Well In It To Keep Your Drink Cold
#67
In Tokyo, Sidewalks Have Paths For The Blind
#68
This Plastic Spoon Has A Built-In Toothpick
#69
My Asian 'Pringles' Has A Tab To Lift The Chips Up So You Don't Have To Put Your Hand Inside The Tube
#70
This Box Of Limes Recommends A Different Way Of Cutting Fruit
#71
The Bathroom In This Restaurant Has A Mouthwash Dispenser
#72
Heated Panel Behind The Bathroom Mirror To Stop It From Steaming Up After A Shower
#73
This Coconut Has A Pull Top
#74
This Gas Station Sign Also Tells You The Current Price Of Coffee
#75
This Kleenex Has A 'Low Tissue' Indicator. Different Colored Tissues When You Approach The Bottom Of The Box
#76
This USB Cord Spells Top In Braille
#77
This Microwave Has A Pull Out Drawer
#78
This Delivery Has A Feature That Lets You Know If It's Been Tipped Upside Down
ADHORTATOR 7 years ago
it's standard for high value items like solar panels in european transport business. And it works very well...
#79
New Huge Dates Stamped On The Milks In The Store
#80
This Bottle Of Orange Juice Lets You See How Many Glasses Are Left Inside
#81
Paper USB
#82
This Microwave Has A Button To Turn Off The Sound, So It Doesn't Beep When Your Food Is Done
Tyler Bond 7 years ago
My last two microwaves have had this option. Sometimes it's buried in a menu, but it's totally worth it!
#83
This Washing Machine That Lets You Specify What Food Stain You Need To Clean Out Of Your Clothes
#84
This Bag Has The Corners Cut Out So That The Pizza Sits Flat
#85
This Hospital Has A Flower Vending Machine
#86
This Coke Bottle Is Made Out Of Ice
#87
This Theater Has A Popcorn Bucket With A Lid On It To Use While Shaking It To Coat It And To Use As A Bowl
#88
This Coffee Cup Lid Has A Space For Your Nose
#89
Door With Normal And Foot Height Wheelchair Door Buttons
JEFF THE KILLER 7 years ago
wait doesn't this kinda defeat the purpose because youré in a wheelchair essentially cuz u cant use ur legs....
#90
My Microwave Can Be Opened From Both Sides
#91
This School Installs Spacers To Fill The Spaces Around The Bathroom Stall Doors
#92
Magic Mirror Lets You Try On Fully Interactive Virtual Clothes
#93
This Wallet Lets You Swipe Through Your Cards
#94
This Canadian Remote Control Has A Hockey Button
Francesco Gastaldo 7 years ago
same remote, but with soccer instead of hockey (we're in italy)
#95
This Cake Knife Has A Storage In The Grip For Matches
#96
A Bread Clip Doubles As Button Repair
#97
My Barber Has A Hair Pick With Leveler On It
Kerri Russ 7 years ago
This type of thing is for flattops so you know when it's straight. Saw these EVERYWHERE in the 80s.
#98
The Photocopier In Work Has A Web-Browser
#99
This Bathroom Mirror Has A TV In It So You Don't Miss Anything
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