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Sometimes the world feels like it’s against us. Like, when you accidentally rip off the precious pull tab while opening a can of beans or when you are trying to figure out where is the end, the top, and the side of the sheet when making a bed. To some aliens from outer space, it would likely sound like not that big of a deal, but trust us, tiny humans, it is.
But thanks to some clever minds who were blessed with powers of creativity and problem-solving skills, life could be made easier, hundreds of times easier. But wait, let’s not hype it up too much, and let’s see what smart solutions to everyday problems Bored Panda has rounded up this time.
From tactile paintings for the blind to reversible public benches, and something as simple as a discount for well-behaved kids, these little things give us hope that no matter what, we are all going to be fine. Psst! More clever ideas to ease the stress of handling daily things can be found in our previous posts here, here, and here.
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A Discreet Way Of Calling For Help
#2
How The Ruins Are Displayed In Serbia
#3
In Norway, You Get A Small Amount Of Money For Recycling Bottles/Cans. A Lot Of Our Trash Cans Have These Holders So Poor And Homeless People Don't Have To Search Through The Trash To Collect Them
Humans have been coming up with ideas since the dawn of time. Some have been stupid (well, let’s be honest, most of them), some have been life-changing. But generating a truly good idea is a job on its own that requires breaking one’s conventional thinking and making that holy light bulb appear. But how you do this?
Well, first, good ideas don’t come naturally. You have to engage in observation, do research, watch people, and reflect on what you’ve seen. Gather all the information you can and look for patterns. In this way, you may spot the problem that needs to be solved and this is the point where your brain gets stimulated.
#4
This Furniture Hardware Is Sorted By Step Rather Than By Type
#5
These Public Swings Powered Chargers For Your Phone In A Train Station
#6
The Fitted Sheet In My New Sheet Set Is Marked For Easier Bed-Making
Then, writing down the ideas, even the most absurd ones, is key. Think of how many bursts of thought we forget on a daily basis. Also, don’t worry about how the idea sounds initially. Picking the best ones is the second part of the job, but you only do this after you've got a solid list of ideas to work on.
Thirdly, remember that whatever it is that came to your mind, nothing’s impossible. Whether you dream of a business idea or a gadget that will change the world, accept the challenge you created for yourself and don’t be afraid it won’t work out.
Because even if it likely won’t save the planet, and you won’t become a second Steve Jobs, that doesn’t mean it won’t make our lives a tiny bit easier. And this is what we call an excellent idea turned reality.
#7
Crosswalk Projected On A Dirty Winter Road
#8
They Put Rails Under The Benches In This Park So You Can Always Be In The Shadow
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Pfft, shade, shmade. I wanna go toot toot on the bench train.
#9
Our Refrigerator Has Revolving Levels So You Can Reach Everything Easily
#10
These Notched Chairs To Hold Bags
Beau Chevassus 3 years ago
It’s so stupidly brilliant it almost angers me it hasn’t been done more.
#11
This Restaurant Gives You A Discount If You Have Well-Behaved Kids
#12
These Public Benches Are Reversible, So You Can Choose To Look At People, Or Boats
#13
This Museum In Berlin Has "Touchable" Versions Of Their Paintings For Blind Or Visually-Impaired Visitors
#14
This Keypad Randomizes The Numbers Every Time So Someone Doesn't Figure Out The Password From Your Hand Movements
#15
Refillable Detergent In Prague, Czech
#16
Doctors Paint The MRI Machine In The Children's Clinic To Look Like A Submarine
Dr Nostromo 3 years ago
With refrains of, "We all live in a yellow submarine", playing in the background.
#17
If You’re An Elderly Or Disabled, You Will Receive A Card That Enables You To Cross The Road With A Longer Countdown Time (Singapore)
#18
A Very Interactive CPR Training Kiosk At The Airport
#19
Train Seats In Japan Facing Outwards So You Can See The Scenery
#20
This Shirt Has A Piece Of Lens Cloth Sewn On The Inside For Your Glasses
#21
This Soap Bottle Lists A Purpose For Each Ingredient
Beau Chevassus 3 years ago
Now I have something mildly interesting to read in the shower besides having made-up debates in my head that will never happen.
#22
A Pill Bottle That Keeps Track Of When It Was Last Opened
Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
I used to think things like this were silly. Until I got older... 🤣👍🏽
#23
This Airplane Sleeping Mask Has Different Sides Depending On If You Want The Flight Attendant To Wake You Up For Meals Or Not
#24
My University Sent Me A Wallet-Sized Diploma
#25
This Baby Store Has Different Surfaces To “Road Test” The Strollers
#26
My Spatula Has A Little Stand So It Doesn’t Touch The Counter
#27
My Hospital Has Lights In The Ceiling That Are Designed To Look Like The Sky
#28
A Bicycle Escalator In Norway
#29
The Tear-Offs On This Poster For Domestic Abuse Have The Phone Number Disguised As A Bar Code
#30
At The Uffizi Gallery In Florence, They Have Versions Of Paintings So That Blind And Visually Impaired Visitors Could Still Enjoy The Art
#31
The Plastic Packaging Of This Paint Roller Doubles As A Paint Tray
#32
This Toilet Lock That Doubles As A Tray So You Can’t Leave Without Taking Your Stuff
#33
You Can’t Read The Cash Machine Screen If You’re Not Directly In Front Of It
#34
This Elevator At My University Has Feet Buttons
#35
My Wife Got Me A Magnet Bracelet For Holding On To Screws As I Fix Things
#36
This Chess Set From 1972 Has The Valid Moves For Each Piece Stamped On Their Bases, Making The Game Much Easier For Beginners To Learn
#37
They Have Pet Carts In Grocery Stores In Italy
#38
My Local Hypermarket Grows Some Of Its Own Vegetables
#39
This TV Remote Has A Keyboard On It's Back
wandile dludlu 3 years ago
Now they just have a microphone and you say what you want, unless you have a south african accent, so you have to say it a couple of times trying to find the right american accent it wants
#40
These Two Different Sets Of Shopping Baskets At A Department Store In Bangkok - For Those That Need Help Or Want To Be Left Alone
#41
My Work Has A Special Coat Closet For Smokers
#42
Shopping Cart Cleaning Machine In Germany
#43
This Dustpan Has A Comb For The Broom
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
I literally just ordered a black one the other day! I'm still waiting for it to arrive
#44
This Rooftop For Bicycles So The Saddle Won't Get Wet
#45
This Kinetic Sidewalk Generates Electricity When You Walk On It
Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
Little fixes like his add up and up and up. Solar, wind, hydro and brains mean we could live happily without fossil fuels or nuclear.
#46
My Spoon Carving Kit Came With Bandaids
wandile dludlu 3 years ago
Hahaha... they know you won't get through the carving without hurting yourself
#47
A Suitcase That Can Measure Its Own Weight
Sian Edwards 3 years ago
I feel it would get smashed at the hands of the baggage handling staff when being loaded or unloaded from the aircraft.
#48
This Is A Mud Shovel. The Holes Help Break Suction When Digging In The Mud
#49
This Ruler Has Cascading Millimeter Mark That Makes It Easier To Read
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What do you think ?
N G 3 years ago
Most of these made me say Wow, but far too many of them just made me nostalgic. I miss hotels, and escalators, and tourist attractions, and just going for a walk, and the opportunity to be in a bathroom with multiple occupied stalls!
SoulMan80 3 years ago
I always enjoy these series that come round from time to time on BP. I guess I particularly enjoy them as I am a creative and like problem solving
Computernaut 3 years ago
I want basically all of these now! Even the spoon carving set, weird but cool.
Isabel Care 3 years ago
Local health centre now has a variety of different height loos in the disabled toilets. Mostly one in each, but a couple of double toilets in one room. Great to have a choice as most used to be extra low for transfer from a wheelchair. They have some extra tall for those of us that can't bend
Caroline Driver 3 years ago
Lovely to see such creative ideas. I'm def going to need one of these one day, which I found looking up precision rulers https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mayyou-Precision-Woodworking-Measuring-Positioning/dp/B083DXGNKN/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&hvadid=80882855808380&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=precision+ruler&qid=1611067810&sr=8-17&tag=mh0a9-21
Richard Fieldhouse 3 years ago
Anybody notice how the number of up votes for each item declines almost evenly as you work your way down the list showing how people become disengaged as they get further down. Rerunning the list the other way up would allow you to get an even better measure of the rate of disengagement and to extract a more meaningful measure of the quality of the ideas - which are very good, by the way.
LJ Robinson 3 years ago
Some of these are so simply practicable sense that it's hard to imagine why we don't have them all over the world! I love looking at this kind of stuff.
bill marsano 3 years ago
You published your Post of the Year so soon? A lot of brilliant thinking here, though I'd hate to try to clean my glasses on that shirt (#19).
N G 3 years ago
Most of these made me say Wow, but far too many of them just made me nostalgic. I miss hotels, and escalators, and tourist attractions, and just going for a walk, and the opportunity to be in a bathroom with multiple occupied stalls!
SoulMan80 3 years ago
I always enjoy these series that come round from time to time on BP. I guess I particularly enjoy them as I am a creative and like problem solving
Computernaut 3 years ago
I want basically all of these now! Even the spoon carving set, weird but cool.
Isabel Care 3 years ago
Local health centre now has a variety of different height loos in the disabled toilets. Mostly one in each, but a couple of double toilets in one room. Great to have a choice as most used to be extra low for transfer from a wheelchair. They have some extra tall for those of us that can't bend
Caroline Driver 3 years ago
Lovely to see such creative ideas. I'm def going to need one of these one day, which I found looking up precision rulers https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mayyou-Precision-Woodworking-Measuring-Positioning/dp/B083DXGNKN/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&hvadid=80882855808380&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=precision+ruler&qid=1611067810&sr=8-17&tag=mh0a9-21
Richard Fieldhouse 3 years ago
Anybody notice how the number of up votes for each item declines almost evenly as you work your way down the list showing how people become disengaged as they get further down. Rerunning the list the other way up would allow you to get an even better measure of the rate of disengagement and to extract a more meaningful measure of the quality of the ideas - which are very good, by the way.
LJ Robinson 3 years ago
Some of these are so simply practicable sense that it's hard to imagine why we don't have them all over the world! I love looking at this kind of stuff.
bill marsano 3 years ago
You published your Post of the Year so soon? A lot of brilliant thinking here, though I'd hate to try to clean my glasses on that shirt (#19).
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