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Life’s got more surprises waiting for you than you can shake a stick at. We’re talking about the pleasant kind, too, not just the ‘surprise, aliens are building monoliths on Earth and we’ll have a full-scale invasion in the last days of 2020’ kind.

The ‘Didn’t Know I Wanted That’ community on Reddit seems to absolutely adore surprises. That’s why the nearly 768k-strong subreddit is documenting all the cool, strange, and intriguing things that the world has to offer that will make you say, “I didn’t know I wanted that.”

Check out some of their best posts below and, as you’re scrolling down, give the pics you liked the most an upvote. Be sure to let us know which of these things you never knew you wanted and why! And read on for Bored Panda's interview with one of the moderators taking care of the subreddit.

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I Want And You Do Too

I Want And You Do Too

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

Completely real. Produced by Desserto: "The result, Desserto, the Cactus Vegan-Leather, is partially biodegradable and has the technical specifications required by the fashion, leather goods, furniture and even automotive industries." https://desserto.com.mx/

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    #2

    These Lines Go Up The Wall So You Can Park Perfectly In-Between The Lines

    These Lines Go Up The Wall So You Can Park Perfectly In-Between The Lines

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    Glowing Nightlight Lamp With Removable Glow Balls For Trips To The Bathroom

    Glowing Nightlight Lamp With Removable Glow Balls For Trips To The Bathroom

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    Moderator Stuffed02 from r/DidntKnowIWantedThat told Bored Panda all about how their community first got started on Reddit. "DidntKnowIWantedThat got started when someone made a post on a big subreddit and people started commenting quite literally our future name," they said.

    They told us that their subreddit is very open, as long as people follow some basic rules. "We allow all kinds of unusual products that you only realize the need for once you see it. Our only main rule issue is people trying to advertise their products. My message for them is: don’t. We always catch it. Other than that, there aren’t any major rule paradigms we have to deal with."

    Mod Stuffed02 also opened up about what the year's been like for the subreddit. Surprisingly, it hasn't been as bad as you might think. "2020 has actually been a fun year for a lot of us on our team. Having to spend more time online means we get to see more products and be more dedicated to our users."

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    Meanwhile, another moderator, Metastasis_d pitched in and told us that the subreddit was started by "a spammer who wanted to use the subreddit to advertise products," however, the community outlasted them.

    #4

    Soy Sauce Dishes That "Reveal" A Painting Once You Fill Them Up

    Soy Sauce Dishes That "Reveal" A Painting Once You Fill Them Up

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    This Remote Has A Headphone Plug In It To Listen To TV Quietly

    This Remote Has A Headphone Plug In It To Listen To TV Quietly

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    This Skull Shaped Charcoal Takes BBQ To The Next Level

    This Skull Shaped Charcoal Takes BBQ To The Next Level

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    For the past year and a half, the r/DidntKnowIWantedThat subreddit has been a testament to out-of-the-box thinking and just how creative humankind can get when it really wants to. We’ve had our minds blown since the first time we visited the subreddit and we keep getting surprised each time.

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    The community is also very inspiring for anyone who needs new ideas for their projects or business ventures. There’s nothing like seeing something weird but wonderful to shake things up when you’re deep inside a creative hole and need a leg-up to climb out.

    The subreddit also raises an interesting question: why do we want a particular product (and does it have to have a gimmick to make us want it)? According to the National Association of Sales Professionals, it’s all tied to our emotions.

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    This TV Show Idea

    This TV Show Idea

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    The NASP explains that people buy products based on their emotional needs or wants, and then justify their purchase logically later on. In other words, we make our decisions based on how we feel and later sprinkle some logical reasoning on top to make it look rational.

    So selling products becomes less about appealing to ‘perfect,’ rationally thinking, economic consumers and more about seeing what their hearts truly want. Which is far tougher and way easier to do all at once, ironically.

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    Steamer Boat Lid

    Steamer Boat Lid

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    This Giant Family Tent Has Private Bedroom Compartments And A Full Living Area!

    This Giant Family Tent Has Private Bedroom Compartments And A Full Living Area!

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    On the one hand, getting to grips with emotional reasons for why people buy something is far more slippery and less concrete. On the other hand, we’re all people and we have full access to our own emotions and how we react to products.

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    As cheesy as it sounds, in order to sell your product, you first have to get to know yourself, the problems you need fixed, and how this relates to your inner emotional world. That’s how you create something that others didn’t know they wanted until they saw it and everything just clicked into place.

    #14

    This Window

    This Window

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

    I feel old. All I can think about is how to clean in that corner.

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    A Self-Standing Over-Sink Dishes Rack

    A Self-Standing Over-Sink Dishes Rack

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

    if you breathed in a little bit deeper than usual after seeing this and thinking "I need this", you might be over 30yo lol

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    #18

    A Rocking Chair For You And Your Kids

    A Rocking Chair For You And Your Kids

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't sit in a rocking chair. I'm such a klutz. It's a good idea for those who can.

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    Bunk Bed With Stairs

    Bunk Bed With Stairs

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    This Key

    This Key

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

    Gives +500 confidence for the start of your day knowing you are worthy

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    #21

    Giant Crocheted Snorlax

    Giant Crocheted Snorlax

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    F**k Em Sand Castles, I Want To Make Sand Skeletons

    F**k Em Sand Castles, I Want To Make Sand Skeletons

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

    Sand castles are for wusses sand skeletons is where it’s at

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    #24

    A Built-In Watering Hole For Your Pets

    A Built-In Watering Hole For Your Pets

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    #25

    An Atlas Of Every Color Imaginable

    An Atlas Of Every Color Imaginable

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

    My color blind friend trying to figure out why there are so many shades of grey

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    #26

    This Sub Was My First Thought When As I Saw This

    This Sub Was My First Thought When As I Saw This

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    #28

    These Knee Pads With Wheels

    These Knee Pads With Wheels

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

    I would just be rolling around saying “neeeooooomm I’m lightning McQueen!”

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    #29

    So Badly

    So Badly

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    Maybe A Friend Of Mine Need Them

    Maybe A Friend Of Mine Need Them

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

    We needed this for 2020 New Year party, but we didn't know then..

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    #31

    How To Keep All The Cookies To Yourself

    How To Keep All The Cookies To Yourself

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutley brilliant, even though it looks like a fat crescent moon cookie cutter.

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    #32

    Didn’t Know I Wanted That Stone!

    Didn’t Know I Wanted That Stone!

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    #33

    Clothing Rack For All Your Clothing Needs

    Clothing Rack For All Your Clothing Needs

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

    I want it! Let me check the price... about 2000 euro... after all I don't need it...

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    #34

    Very Cool Design For Siblings Sharing A Room

    Very Cool Design For Siblings Sharing A Room

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    I Added A Cat Walk To My Living Room For My 3 Floofs

    I Added A Cat Walk To My Living Room For My 3 Floofs

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    #37

    Shark Socks

    Shark Socks

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    #41

    This 30” Wood-Burning Death Star Fire Pit

    This 30” Wood-Burning Death Star Fire Pit

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    #42

    I Need This

    I Need This

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    #43

    Not Just A Doormat I Want, A Doormat I Need

    Not Just A Doormat I Want, A Doormat I Need

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    #44

    I Don't Even Like Nightlights, But I'd Love To Have This

    I Don't Even Like Nightlights, But I'd Love To Have This

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    #46

    Moss Garden Coffee Table

    Moss Garden Coffee Table

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

    I wonder if you could put isopods and millipedes to make one of those living enclosed ecosystems because if so that would be super awesome!

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    #50

    Does Anyone Know Where I Can Buy This?

    Does Anyone Know Where I Can Buy This?

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

    As a woman I would also like this soap. Can we stop pointlessly gendering random things like colors and soap already?

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    #51

    I Seriously Want These

    I Seriously Want These

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the first time, I will finally see how accurate the quanties are, instead of just taking the spoon's word for it.

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    #52

    You Probably Didnt Know You Wanted A Chubby Ceramic Seal Sculpture By My Mom

    You Probably Didnt Know You Wanted A Chubby Ceramic Seal Sculpture By My Mom

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    #53

    A Table Made Just For Cats, Catable.

    A Table Made Just For Cats, Catable.

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a gorgeous table, but the cat will probably still prefer the cardboard box.

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    #54

    A Pill Bottle That Keeps Track Of The Last Time It Was Opened.

    A Pill Bottle That Keeps Track Of The Last Time It Was Opened.

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    This Knife Set From 2030

    This Knife Set From 2030

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    #56

    I Wish They Had This In My Country

    I Wish They Had This In My Country

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    #58

    Honestly I Want This At My Gym. I Think Id Do Better.

    Honestly I Want This At My Gym. I Think Id Do Better.

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

    I might actually go to a gym if these were permanent fixtures, not just covid measures.

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    #61

    Saw This, Thought U Guys Would Appreciate It

    Saw This, Thought U Guys Would Appreciate It

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    Portal Mirrors, Had To Share This.

    Portal Mirrors, Had To Share This.

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    #64

    This Steampunk Spider

    This Steampunk Spider

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's beautiful. It will go great with my large gemstone spider pin. Really.

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    #65

    Refrigerated Kitchen Drawers

    Refrigerated Kitchen Drawers

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    Scale Mail, Just In Case You’ve Always Wanted To Be A Dragon.

    Scale Mail, Just In Case You’ve Always Wanted To Be A Dragon.

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

    Beeautiful. Would love a scarf or boots made with those, or like a cuff bracelet.

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    #67

    This Dogs Costume

    This Dogs Costume

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    Sardine Paper-Clips In A Sardine Can

    Sardine Paper-Clips In A Sardine Can

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool! I have kitty paper clips, but they didn't come in a cat house. I now kind of feel ripped off.

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    A Full-Sized Inflatable Boat, Complete With Beer Cooler.

    A Full-Sized Inflatable Boat, Complete With Beer Cooler.

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    Marlene James
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every year I tell my husband I want the giant floating thing that Costco sells...now every summer I will tell him I want this.

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    #71

    Four Person Bunk Bed For The Best Sleepovers Ever

    Four Person Bunk Bed For The Best Sleepovers Ever

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    This Jaws Wine Glass

    This Jaws Wine Glass

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    The Node Electric Outlet Design

    The Node Electric Outlet Design

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

    That seems like a very easy way to overload an outlet. *fire hazard intensifies*

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    #79

    These 70s ‘Conversation Pits’ Need To Be Brought Back

    These 70s ‘Conversation Pits’ Need To Be Brought Back

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    A Mini Filing Cabinet For Sd Cards

    A Mini Filing Cabinet For Sd Cards

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    Shortcut-Displaying Keyboard Cover

    Shortcut-Displaying Keyboard Cover

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    Soggy Crumpet
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So disappointed with the low resolution not letting me zoom in and read this!!

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    Love This Idea

    Love This Idea

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    Dark Side Wallpaper. Pretty Dang Classy-Looking If You Ask Me.

    Dark Side Wallpaper. Pretty Dang Classy-Looking If You Ask Me.

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    #85

    Clear Pots. I Lowkey Want These. My Fat Ass Wanna Watch The Food Cook

    Clear Pots. I Lowkey Want These. My Fat Ass Wanna Watch The Food Cook

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    I Want To Be James Bond

    I Want To Be James Bond

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    Best TV Mount Ever

    Best TV Mount Ever

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    The Ultimate Relaxo

    The Ultimate Relaxo

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

    A Japanese Kotatsu. Nearly every household in Japan has one. There is a heater in the desks frame.

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    Yes You Might Be Creepy But At Least You're Confortable Af

    Yes You Might Be Creepy But At Least You're Confortable Af

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    #92

    I Would Pay So Much For That Car Sticker

    I Would Pay So Much For That Car Sticker

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    Didn't Know I Wanted A Word Error File

    Didn't Know I Wanted A Word Error File

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    I Used To Be An Adventurer Like You... Then I Caught Covid-19

    I Used To Be An Adventurer Like You... Then I Caught Covid-19

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    Vroom Vroom.

    Vroom Vroom.

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

    You don't have to worry about processing it, that's for the credit card company to do

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    #97

    An Umbrella That Stores Water Into A Squirt Gun On The Handle

    An Umbrella That Stores Water Into A Squirt Gun On The Handle

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

    Hmm... This is a cool idea, but maybe the gun should look a bit less realistic...

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    #98

    Backyard Beach Via Sand Pools

    Backyard Beach Via Sand Pools

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

    You'd have to be adding water to this constantly, for it would evaporate quickly. And dye. And a lot of chloride. Algae would LOVE a shallow hot mess like this!

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    #99

    I Would Pay Good Money For That Ice Cream, Just Saiyan

    I Would Pay Good Money For That Ice Cream, Just Saiyan

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    The Permanent Fish Channel... A Custom TV Aquarium

    The Permanent Fish Channel... A Custom TV Aquarium

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    Keyboard Shoes. I Gotta Get Me A Pair Of These!

    Keyboard Shoes. I Gotta Get Me A Pair Of These!

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

    Fun fact, the original waffle Nike sole was made by Phil Knight leaving his shoe on a waffle iron in his dorm room. This lead to billions, and he also now funds an insane amount of the University of Oregon in Eugene, also the location of Nike headquarters and nicknamed Tracktown, USA due to both this and hosting the Prefontaine Classic.

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    #102

    Cheapest Way To Fix Your Bump Of Your Car

    Cheapest Way To Fix Your Bump Of Your Car

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    #104

    There Is A Sippy Cup Designed To Trick Kids Into Taking Their Medicine Without A Fuss. The Cup Offers A Secret Compartment Directly Under The Lid, So The Medicine Goes Down First, Followed By Their Favourite Juice.

    There Is A Sippy Cup Designed To Trick Kids Into Taking Their Medicine Without A Fuss. The Cup Offers A Secret Compartment Directly Under The Lid, So The Medicine Goes Down First, Followed By Their Favourite Juice.

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    #105

    A 360° Photo Printed On A Sphere

    A 360° Photo Printed On A Sphere

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