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There are so many everyday items, like brooms or crayons, that seem perfectly fine just the way they are. You’d never think they need an upgrade, right? But every now and then, someone comes along with a brilliant idea that makes you think, “Wow, I didn’t know it could be better!” From buses with built-in bookshelves to playgrounds with swings for wheelchairs, some designers take creativity to a whole new level. They go above and beyond to make everyday products more convenient and inclusive. Here at Bored Panda, we’ve rounded up some of the most genius solutions to everyday problems that will leave you in awe. Keep scrolling for a glimpse of innovation at its finest!

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    Scotland’s Baby Box. Free Essentials For Every Newborn To Give Them The Best Start

    Scotland’s Baby Box. Free Essentials For Every Newborn To Give Them The Best Start

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    quentariel
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that other countries have adapted this. Still have to gloat that Finland has offered these for every mother-to-be since 1949.

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    This Vending Machine Dispenses A Random Book For $2.00

    This Vending Machine Dispenses A Random Book For $2.00

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    Innovative design can surely make a world of difference in our everyday lives. Take a simple trash can, for example—sure, it does the job as is. But a designer might think, "Why stop there?" By adding a section for recycling, they’re not just improving functionality—they’re helping the environment too.

    Sometimes, it's the simplest tweak that transforms a product from "just okay" to "wow, this is actually really helpful!" When designers think outside the box, they create solutions that can make daily life smoother for us.

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    The Shape Of This Handrail Is Different

    The Shape Of This Handrail Is Different

    As the diagram shows, it provides better support for people who rely on handrails to support their weight while going up and down stairs. It makes sense ergonomically.

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    Savahax
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's aligned with the steps that's a vastly superior design for those that are dependant on hand rails

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    #5

    Great Reminder That Little Things Can Make A Big Difference And That It Does Not Take Much To Be Kind

    Great Reminder That Little Things Can Make A Big Difference And That It Does Not Take Much To Be Kind

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    This Playground Had A Swing For Wheelchairs

    This Playground Had A Swing For Wheelchairs

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    Upstaged75
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my area we have an incredible public playground that is designed for kids of any ability. There are many items like this. The idea is for ALL children to be able to play together. I was blown away the first time we went there.

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    But behind every clever idea is a lot of effort and creativity. Designers spend countless hours brainstorming, testing, and refining their ideas to make sure they work perfectly.

    It’s not just about making things look good; it's about creating something that genuinely improves how we live.

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    This Car Park Has Been Converted Into A Solar Energy Farm Giving Shade And Cover Below

    This Car Park Has Been Converted Into A Solar Energy Farm Giving Shade And Cover Below

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    Francois
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is not done more often instead putting it on agricultural land? I saw somewhere they covered sound barriers next to motorways with panels. Perfect location.

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    There Is A Mini Rijksmuseum In The Amsterdam Airport To View Paintings While You Wait For Your Flight

    There Is A Mini Rijksmuseum In The Amsterdam Airport To View Paintings While You Wait For Your Flight

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    #9

    This Railing On Gazebo In Naples Has Braille Describing The View For Blind People. More Of This Please

    This Railing On Gazebo In Naples Has Braille Describing The View For Blind People. More Of This Please

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    Back in St. Olaf
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are now apps for the blind that use AI to describe images captured by the user's camera. So, a blind person could walk by a park and his/her phone can describe what is goin on in real time. The best use for AI yet.

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    While innovation is beneficial in every field, it’s especially life-changing in the medical sector. Some innovations in healthcare have revolutionized the way we live. From cutting-edge diagnostic tools to advanced treatments, these breakthroughs not only save lives but also ease suffering.

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    #10

    Our Mailman Wears A Solar-Powered Hat With A Fan

    Our Mailman Wears A Solar-Powered Hat With A Fan

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    This Fitted Sheet Has Labels That Tell You What's A Top/Bottom And What's A Side

    This Fitted Sheet Has Labels That Tell You What's A Top/Bottom And What's A Side

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    The Capitoline Museums In Rome Have Artworks Carved Out Onto Stone For Visually Impaired People To Feel So That They Can Also Enjoy Paintings

    The Capitoline Museums In Rome Have Artworks Carved Out Onto Stone For Visually Impaired People To Feel So That They Can Also Enjoy Paintings

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    Auntriarch
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I found myself wishing they would put swatches of fabric by some of them, when I see beautiful velvet and silk in a painting, I wish I could feel it

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    Since the pandemic, the medical industry has made significant strides in innovation, aiming to prevent another global crisis of the same magnitude. Designers and medical professionals have been working together to develop new and improved, life-saving technologies that enhance patient care and ease the burden on healthcare workers.

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    Vein Finder We Use In The Hospital To Place IVs In Our “Hard Stick” Patients

    Vein Finder We Use In The Hospital To Place IVs In Our “Hard Stick” Patients

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    Nicola Roberts
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On a less fun note. My daughter came back from visiting her dad in the Midlands (UK) and she said that the Morrisons (supermarket) toilet had blue lights. This is to make it harder for users to find veins!

    Upstaged75
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, unfortunately that's not a new idea in the US. Many urban places with high rates of overdosing do the same thing in all public restrooms.

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    S. E. in Indiana
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the hospital had a hard time finding my veins also. They bring out this machine and guess what? They still couldn't find a good one. It might work for some but not for all.

    Amelia Jade
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If these things are so great, why do I never see them in use? When I trained to be a phlebotomist, we were told about these. Then I worked in hospitals and clinics and none of them had one. I externed in a trauma center that had all the latest and greatest gadgets. But if we had a hard stick that seemed impossible, they just sent a different phlebotomist to try. I had a guy tap a vein in a patient's leg because her hands and arms were a no go. But no one was pulling out this gadget.

    Sophia Athene
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had three phlebotomists try me in the emergency dept only twice and I begged them to keep going. Eventually another man came with a sonogram to find my veins but not before he tried to put one in my neck on both sides Why did I have to go through all that torture with this around?!

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    Bill
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a hard stick, it doesn't. Had to get a port. (Cancer)

    Kelly Scott
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish my doctor had this. They spend eternity trying to find the "right vein" and then always go for the hand. I may be almost 70 but I can and will scream like a 3 year old if anything is said about sticking a needle in my HAND! Find a vein in my arm or I'm either going to throw a tantrum or go home. Or both.

    TheBlueBitterfly
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, the last time I had blood drawn they blew 4 veins in my arms/hands before finally milking enough blood out of a vein at the base of my thumb. By me literally kneeling on a chair and holding my arm below my body, one phlebotomist held the needle in place and a second one massaged my arm downward. I have horrible, thin veins, and I'm an ex-IV drüg user. One of these devices would save me so much pain snd embarrassment.

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    Keating_5
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where and how cuz god I’m tired of them missing my roly poly veins!

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

    My mum worked in a hospital for 25 years and they needed these machines in her day oncology ward. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the funding for them because they’re $25,000 for one machine. One machine. Sorry, let me rephrase that: they claimed they didn’t have the funding for it and it was a private hospital.

    Judi Sherosky
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw that in a local hospital here, I had to laugh since my hubby has stove pipes for veins and this guy needed that??

    Eugenia
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazon sells these devices, both for personal and professional purposes

    Ivona
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's strange that many labs don't have vein finders fr blood drawing.

    MushroomHead22
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they tried to use this on my 2 year old when he was hospitlized. lets just say that a 2 year doesnt sit still enough. what you need is an old nurse, whose been doing this years, who barely speaks the language, come in and feel for the right one and just get it the first shot.

    j miller
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this! Tired of having to suffer multiple attempts!

    Leah Banks
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They used one on me in ER once. They called it the Vein Finder. After several pokes a nurse said "I'm gonna go get the Vein Finder"...I thought she meant a nurse so good at pokes they gave him a Title!

    BookFanatic
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got to play with this last week! So, so cool. There was a brief argument when the nurse told me I had to give it back. I'm 45.

    Lee Henderson
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are actually pretty inexpensive at Walmart. The areas where the blood vessels are absorb the green light

    Rowan Kohler
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I cam e out of a coma I had so many ports when they needed more they pulled this out so I could have even more holes everywhere.

    Yort
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish they'd use that for me. Last time I had a blood draw the phlebotomist inserted the needle, was wrong, moved the needle while still inside me, was wrong, moved it again. Absolutely excruciating.

    Beth Wheeler
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so freaking cool, I'm not a hard stick but they used it on me earlier this year when I had hand surgery. Found out I have a lot of valves in my veins

    Robert Trebor
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have a bruised spot from a lab draw two weeks ago. I call it Syringery.

    Shelby Moonheart
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this when it was used on me. It made it so easy for the nurse to find my veins. It should be used all the time.

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    The Men's Restroom At The Sapporo Airport Has A Place To Put Your Baby While You Do Your Business

    The Men's Restroom At The Sapporo Airport Has A Place To Put Your Baby While You Do Your Business

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    Marianne
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have that in so many places in Japan! Extra points for this being a men's restroom.

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    These Restaurant Kids Meal Crayons With Flat Edges To Prevent Rolling Off The Table

    These Restaurant Kids Meal Crayons With Flat Edges To Prevent Rolling Off The Table

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    Jrog
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The triangular shape also has 2/5th the volume of a similar diameter circular shape, greatly reducing the manufacturing costs for what are essentially throwaway items.

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    Stretchers are a vital tool in emergency situations, but they do come with a few challenges. For one, they aren’t always the easiest to maneuver through tight spaces or rough terrain, which can slow down transport when time is critical.

    Enter Yu-Hsin Wu, a student at Taiwan’s Shih Chien University who designed the inflatable stretcher. One of its best features is how portable it is compared to traditional stretchers. Since it's inflatable, you can easily deflate it, fold it up, and take it in remote or hard-to-reach areas.

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    My Girlfriend Is A School Teacher For Blind Children. To Help Them Understand And Write Words, She Has LEGO-Like Braille Toys

    My Girlfriend Is A School Teacher For Blind Children. To Help Them Understand And Write Words, She Has LEGO-Like Braille Toys

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sentence is "the wind is blowing in the storm", for non-French speakers

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    #17

    Thankfully, Scotland Supports Young Girls And Women. Public Toilets Don’t Charge You For Toilet Paper And For Period Products

    Thankfully, Scotland Supports Young Girls And Women. Public Toilets Don’t Charge You For Toilet Paper And For Period Products

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    Kit Black
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US, people would just take everything in the bin and stuff, their purse...

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    Singapore Airport Allows Passengers To Slide Down To The Terminal Gate

    Singapore Airport Allows Passengers To Slide Down To The Terminal Gate

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    There are people who dread going to the doctor because they are scared of needles. Pinsoft is a clever injection attachment specifically designed for those with trypanophobia, making the process of getting shots much less intimidating.

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    It even won the prestigious James Dyson National Award for its innovative design. The Pinsoft features a unique mechanism that gently stimulates the skin before the needle goes in, effectively reducing the sensation of pain and alleviating anxiety.

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    This Hospital Has An MRI Playset For The Kids. This Is Great For Helping Kids With Anxiety About MRIs Feel Better About Having Them Done

    This Hospital Has An MRI Playset For The Kids. This Is Great For Helping Kids With Anxiety About MRIs Feel Better About Having Them Done

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    These Moving Boxes I Ordered In England That Also Contain 1 Teabag To Help You With The Move

    These Moving Boxes I Ordered In England That Also Contain 1 Teabag To Help You With The Move

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    Designer Abel Szabo tackled the issue of wrist injuries by creating a helpful rehabilitation product called Fanny. This innovative wrist accessory is designed for those recovering from a wrist or hand injury, making the process of strengthening muscles and tissues easier.

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    This Nintendo Switch Station That Can Be Wheeled Into A Patient's Room At A Children's Hospital

    This Nintendo Switch Station That Can Be Wheeled Into A Patient's Room At A Children's Hospital

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    rullyman
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember playing N64 in the children's zone when I was 13 and sprained my ankle and was waiting for an xray. It was a good distraction!

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    Empanada Place By My Work Stamps Each One With Numbers So You Can Differentiate The Filling

    Empanada Place By My Work Stamps Each One With Numbers So You Can Differentiate The Filling

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    Wang Zhuang
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I buy empanadas from a guy who will literally emboss the name of the filling on the empanada itself

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    #24

    My Local Pizza Place Uses A Ball Of Dough Instead Of Those Little Plastic Tables To Prevent The Pizza Box Lid From Touching The Pizza

    My Local Pizza Place Uses A Ball Of Dough Instead Of Those Little Plastic Tables To Prevent The Pizza Box Lid From Touching The Pizza

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the table is the cat tax! Audi pounces the table and bats it around the kitchen, and I get to eat my pizza without his help.

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    But these innovations are not just about speeding up medical procedures; they’re also a boon for our healthcare workers. By streamlining tasks and making treatments more effective, innovative designs help lighten the load on doctors, nurses, and other medical staff.

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    This Woman Attached A Convenient Cup Holder To Her Crutches

    This Woman Attached A Convenient Cup Holder To Her Crutches

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    My Shirt Has A Microfiber Sewn On The Inside To Clean Glasses

    My Shirt Has A Microfiber Sewn On The Inside To Clean Glasses

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    Putting Rails Under A Bench So You Can Always Be In Shade

    Putting Rails Under A Bench So You Can Always Be In Shade

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    Francois
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or in the sun ... depending on what part of the world you are.

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    Medical innovations, along with breakthroughs in other fields, have a remarkable ability to captivate us and change the way we view everyday products. They remind us that there's always room for improvement and that even the simplest items can be reimagined to better serve our needs. So, which of these creative innovations resonated with you the most? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

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    #29

    In The French Village I Am Staying In, They Have Camouflaged The Garbage Cans To Have Less Visual Impact On The Village

    In The French Village I Am Staying In, They Have Camouflaged The Garbage Cans To Have Less Visual Impact On The Village

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    Elevator At My Job Has Buttons You Can Press With Your Feet If You Have Something In Your Hands

    Elevator At My Job Has Buttons You Can Press With Your Feet If You Have Something In Your Hands

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    Rocket Surgeon
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...or don't want to touch buttons that everybody on Earth has touched since the last time they were cleaned.

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    Outdoor Store Near Me Has A Rock Ramp For Testing Hiking Shoes Fit And Grip

    Outdoor Store Near Me Has A Rock Ramp For Testing Hiking Shoes Fit And Grip

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    Rocket Surgeon
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a store near here with a path around the store with various slopes and rocks. I won't buy hiking shoes anywhere else.

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    My Crutches Have Crampons On Them So I Can Use Them On The Snow

    My Crutches Have Crampons On Them So I Can Use Them On The Snow

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    This Sticker In A Hostel Prevents People From Walking Into A Glass Door, Germany

    This Sticker In A Hostel Prevents People From Walking Into A Glass Door, Germany

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    Jrog
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Glass manifestation" is a mandatory requirement for glass doors and walls in the EU, to prevent injuries. You cannot have continuous unmarked glass walls, and must place a sticker, or have part of the glazing made opaque, to warn users about the glass.

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    #34

    These Two-Coin Lockers That Are Easily Accessible In A Wheelchair

    These Two-Coin Lockers That Are Easily Accessible In A Wheelchair

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    Stick Attached To Cats Preventing Them From Stepping Out

    Stick Attached To Cats Preventing Them From Stepping Out

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    My Pen Lets Me See How Many Pages I Can Write With The Ink I Have

    My Pen Lets Me See How Many Pages I Can Write With The Ink I Have

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    #37

    The Bandaids At My Work Are Different Colors

    The Bandaids At My Work Are Different Colors

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    My New Gym Has A Movie Theater With Cardio Equipment So You Can Watch A Movie While Exercising

    My New Gym Has A Movie Theater With Cardio Equipment So You Can Watch A Movie While Exercising

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    WindySwede
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puts on a horror movie where you are chased down a corridor.. 🤔

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    #39

    My School Sells Leftover Food For 2€ A Box

    My School Sells Leftover Food For 2€ A Box

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    Wang Zhuang
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent idea. I'm sure there's loads of leftover food from school cafeterias that go to waste each day

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    #40

    Public Tools At My Local Bike Park

    Public Tools At My Local Bike Park

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    Beak Hookage
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a bunch of these in my area. In a matter of months all the tools were stolen and the pump part vandalised so it was unusable. People suck.

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    #41

    My Local Community College Has Collapsable Monitors That Can Automatically Go Down So You Can Have More Desk Space

    My Local Community College Has Collapsable Monitors That Can Automatically Go Down So You Can Have More Desk Space

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    #42

    This Ice Lolly I Bought In Korea Has A Little Tray To Prevent It From Melting All Over Your Hands

    This Ice Lolly I Bought In Korea Has A Little Tray To Prevent It From Melting All Over Your Hands

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    Marianne
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Takes a mental note to bring cupcake molds to our next family vacation with our toddler.*

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    #43

    Lisbon Consists Of 7 Hills. This Open-Air Escalator Was Installed To Make It Easier For Residents And Tourists To Move Between The Different Neighborhoods

    Lisbon Consists Of 7 Hills. This Open-Air Escalator Was Installed To Make It Easier For Residents And Tourists To Move Between The Different Neighborhoods

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    Jrog
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's quite common in many European cities built on hillsides. Vigo, Toledo and Barcelona in Spain have them, Albufeira in Portugal, Spoleto in Italy... It's a cheap and effective way to provide mass transfer with minimal impact.

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    #44

    My Eye Doctor's Place Has Eye Exams In Different Languages

    My Eye Doctor's Place Has Eye Exams In Different Languages

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    rullyman
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Japan when I had an eye test, they used the "rolling C" format, where you have a circle with a gap and have to say whether the gap is at the top, bottom, left, or righr

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    #45

    Half A Pint At The Rugby Club Today

    Half A Pint At The Rugby Club Today

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    that_gay_snake
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when that thing has condensation on the side, its gonna slip from my hands SO fast

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    #46

    These "Cars" Showcasing The Number Of Bikes You Can Fit In Two Parking Spots, Whilst Also Protecting The Bikes From Traffic

    These "Cars" Showcasing The Number Of Bikes You Can Fit In Two Parking Spots, Whilst Also Protecting The Bikes From Traffic

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    #47

    This Special Rack Is For Empty Cans So People Can Collect Them For Deposit Money

    This Special Rack Is For Empty Cans So People Can Collect Them For Deposit Money

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    #48

    German Buses Have Book Shelves

    German Buses Have Book Shelves

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    Mia Black
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just for your information: this is definitely not the norm. Never seen this and I only use public transport. But I would really like it. Another but: we have several book shelves on private property or public places where you can get books or stuff for free and it becomes more and more. At least from my home I could reach three tiny free shelves in five minutes, more in ten (by foot)

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    Lockable Skateboard Parking

    Lockable Skateboard Parking

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    Rocket Surgeon
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing no Skateboard ever was designed to easily take the trucks off with a screwdriver.

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    This Smart Rental Store In My Friend’s Building

    This Smart Rental Store In My Friend’s Building

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    #51

    Recycle Containers At Singapore Airport. This Way It's Clear Where To Recycle Things

    Recycle Containers At Singapore Airport. This Way It's Clear Where To Recycle Things

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    #52

    This Doorknob For A Maintenance Closet At My School Has Knurling On It To Prevent Slipping When Workers Have Gloves On

    This Doorknob For A Maintenance Closet At My School Has Knurling On It To Prevent Slipping When Workers Have Gloves On

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Today I learned what Knurling is called. I've seen it but never known the name for it!

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    #53

    This Mall In Paris Has A Lockup For Your Motorcycle Helmets

    This Mall In Paris Has A Lockup For Your Motorcycle Helmets

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    #54

    My Local Hospital Has A Machine To Sanitize Your Phone

    My Local Hospital Has A Machine To Sanitize Your Phone

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    #55

    This Remote Can Take A Single 12 Volt Battery Or Two AAA Batteries

    This Remote Can Take A Single 12 Volt Battery Or Two AAA Batteries

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    #56

    Ukrainian Traffic Lights

    Ukrainian Traffic Lights

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    Jrog
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tested in several parts of the world, mostly India. Turns out they don't improve safety at all and are a dangerous nuisance at night or in fog conditions.

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    #58

    This Quiet Room At Narita Airport For People With Autism

    This Quiet Room At Narita Airport For People With Autism

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    #59

    My 1000 Piece Puzzle Has A Cheat Code

    My 1000 Piece Puzzle Has A Cheat Code

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    Lost Panda
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being 1000 pieces, I feel this is not so much a cheat sheet as a bit of help since you still have to work out those sections.

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    #60

    This Washer/Dryer Just For Sneakers That Was Just Installed At A Local Laundromat

    This Washer/Dryer Just For Sneakers That Was Just Installed At A Local Laundromat

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    #61

    Please Every Restaurant Everywhere Implement These. It's So Nice

    Please Every Restaurant Everywhere Implement These. It's So Nice

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    #63

    The Shower In My Hotel Room Has A Little Window In The Glass So You Can Grab Your Towel Without Opening The Shower Door

    The Shower In My Hotel Room Has A Little Window In The Glass So You Can Grab Your Towel Without Opening The Shower Door

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought those holes were so you could turn the water on and get the temperature right before you open and get in.

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    #64

    This Sight-Seeing Binocular Is For The Color Blind

    This Sight-Seeing Binocular Is For The Color Blind

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    Kira Okah
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As lovely an idea this is, EnChroma lenses are completely useless for helping colour blindness, or anything for that matter. They just turn everything a sickly magenta. The effectiveness of these lenses has been debunked, and the science is bogus.

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    #65

    This Convenient Hourglass-Shaped Traffic Light

    This Convenient Hourglass-Shaped Traffic Light

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    #66

    Amazon Has Reflective Panels In The Top Of Their Lockers So You Don't Have To Jump Around Like A Maniac To Make Sure You Got All Your Stuff

    Amazon Has Reflective Panels In The Top Of Their Lockers So You Don't Have To Jump Around Like A Maniac To Make Sure You Got All Your Stuff

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    #67

    This Honey Container From My Hotel Breakfast Buffet Is Edible

    This Honey Container From My Hotel Breakfast Buffet Is Edible

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    #68

    These Chairs In Paris Cut To Fit The Sidewalk

    These Chairs In Paris Cut To Fit The Sidewalk

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    #69

    The Gum I Bought In Hong Kong Comes With Paper To Wrap Your Gum In After You're Done Chewing It

    The Gum I Bought In Hong Kong Comes With Paper To Wrap Your Gum In After You're Done Chewing It

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    Gavin Johnson
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is an urban myth that chewing gum is outlawed in HK, in reality it’s not outlawed but dropping on the floor is very much frowned upon (as it ought to be everywhere) so wrapping it up and disposing of it correctly makes a lot of sense.

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    #70

    Store In LA Has A Life-Like Wax Statue To Deter Break-Ins

    Store In LA Has A Life-Like Wax Statue To Deter Break-Ins

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    #71

    This Hotel Alarm Clock Shows The Time On 3 Sides

    This Hotel Alarm Clock Shows The Time On 3 Sides

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    Kit Black
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great.So now I can't just stick it face down i have to wrap a towel around it...

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    #72

    A Few Benches In My City Have Wireless Qi Pads And USB Power Ports On Them

    A Few Benches In My City Have Wireless Qi Pads And USB Power Ports On Them

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    Nicola Roberts
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer the idea of this to the usb points. Less chance of malicious interference.

    #73

    Scent-Free Zone For Workers

    Scent-Free Zone For Workers

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    Donkey boi
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only that would stop those that douse themselves in perfume and aftershave out...

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    #74

    This Jar Of Sweets Is Made Of Glass And Has Markings On It So It Can Be Reused As A Measuring Cup

    This Jar Of Sweets Is Made Of Glass And Has Markings On It So It Can Be Reused As A Measuring Cup

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    Mia Black
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh these are expensive licorice balls here in Germany... I've never tried them because they are so expensive but I like the idea of reusing the glass. (I already have no bought drinking glasses in my home but reused glasses from a sweet spread)

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    #75

    This Toothpaste Comes With A Sliding Key To Help Roll The Tube

    This Toothpaste Comes With A Sliding Key To Help Roll The Tube

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    #76

    A Customer Mailed This Tube With A Tongue Depressor Attached To Prevent It From Rolling Around

    A Customer Mailed This Tube With A Tongue Depressor Attached To Prevent It From Rolling Around

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I work at the post office. I’m told they do this so that the tubes actually get scanned going through the machines (basically a conveyer belt that scans on the top and bottom). Otherwise they spin and/or don’t get scanned correctly. If they don’t get scanned, the tracking numbers don’t get updated and people get all mad. By doing it this way, they get scanned at each processing plant." -reddit

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    #77

    This Concert Hall Has Cough Drops In The Bathroom So You Don't Cough During The Performance

    This Concert Hall Has Cough Drops In The Bathroom So You Don't Cough During The Performance

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    #78

    Cake Dispenser In Toronto

    Cake Dispenser In Toronto

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    Jrog
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those cake are pretty awful. They used to have a TV show and a lot of hype, with long lines to buy the overpriced cakes. I had the chance to try some both from their Hoboken place and at their Vegas location, and my god they are horrendous. All of them are basically a ton of vanilla flavored butter with way too much sugar over dry sponge cake with a weird texture. There is little in terms of flavor, everything is just color and sugar.

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    #79

    The Place I Work At Installed Fire Alarm-Like Boxes That Call The Police Or The Hospital Instead

    The Place I Work At Installed Fire Alarm-Like Boxes That Call The Police Or The Hospital Instead

    The system calls the police or the hospital directly with the address so they can get there as quickly as possible without having to waste time telling someone what the address is, etc.
    The police one also triggers an announcement over the loudspeaker with the "Run, hide, fight" strategy for active shooters. It also starts strobe lights outside the building so we know not to come in and simultaneously texts, calls, and emails everyone who is in the building, telling them that there’s an emergency. The text the leadership gets includes a link to view the live security cam footage. You can also respond to the text, and their system will look for keywords to give the police, too, like if a couple people respond with "red shirt" or something.

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    #80

    This Bench Has A Spot To Park Your Bike

    This Bench Has A Spot To Park Your Bike

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soon to be removed because homeless people might park their bikes in this bench.

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    #81

    Australian Innovation. Slice The Middle Of A Pool Noodle And Slide It Over The Window Glass To Use As An Armrest While Driving

    Australian Innovation. Slice The Middle Of A Pool Noodle And Slide It Over The Window Glass To Use As An Armrest While Driving

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    #82

    This Restaurant Has Mother’s Day Cards In The Bathroom In Case You Forgot To Get Your Mom One

    This Restaurant Has Mother’s Day Cards In The Bathroom In Case You Forgot To Get Your Mom One

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    Sue User
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Until Mom notices that the mom at the next table has the exact same card.

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    #83

    My Hospital Bed Has A Phone Charging Dock

    My Hospital Bed Has A Phone Charging Dock

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    Amelia Jade
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was just in hospital last weekend and as I looked for a place to plug in my phone, I wondered why this wasn't a thing. I guess it is, just not at the hospital I was at.

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    #84

    This Is The Coolest Slot Machine I've Ever Seen

    This Is The Coolest Slot Machine I've Ever Seen

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    Sedona
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have this in Berlin and its such a BS. Of course there is nothing valuable in those packages, its mostly Temu/Aliexpress trash. And it costs 10€!!!

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    #85

    A Walmart In Florida Now Has Sensory-Friendly Hours

    A Walmart In Florida Now Has Sensory-Friendly Hours

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    #86

    My Office Has A Shelf To Put Down Your Coffee To Swipe In

    My Office Has A Shelf To Put Down Your Coffee To Swipe In

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    You need to set it down in a sink and wash that cup.

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    #87

    My Neighbor's Heated Driveway Melted The Fresh Snow

    My Neighbor's Heated Driveway Melted The Fresh Snow

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    Jrog
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looked into those a while ago. These things are massively inefficient and waste a lot of energy for what can easily be accomplished by shoveling and some salt. For a 15x10 ft driveway you are spending on average 1.5$/hr, and it would require several hours of continuous operation to melt any amount of accumulated snow. When you turn it off, the surface is prone to ice buildup from melted snow. Also, the life of the driveway surface is reduced from heat stress and any kind of maintenance is extremely expensive.

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    #88

    This Park In Germany Has A Special Container For Pizza Boxes

    This Park In Germany Has A Special Container For Pizza Boxes

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    Pernille
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's good, I've heard that if one accidentally puts the pizza box in with the paper/ cardboard recycling it is two days in the stocks.

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    #89

    Japanese Beer Cans Have "This Is Alcohol" Written On The Top In Japanese And In Braille

    Japanese Beer Cans Have "This Is Alcohol" Written On The Top In Japanese And In Braille

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    Michael Largey
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had beer in the US where this notification would be the only way you'd know.

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    #90

    This Restaurant Bill Is Automatically Split

    This Restaurant Bill Is Automatically Split

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    #91

    Public Bench In Swiss Train Station Has USB Ports

    Public Bench In Swiss Train Station Has USB Ports

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    #92

    Robots At Oregon State University Deliver Food And Drink To Students On Campus

    Robots At Oregon State University Deliver Food And Drink To Students On Campus

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    #93

    This Hand-Friendly Wine Bottle

    This Hand-Friendly Wine Bottle

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    #94

    This Pickle Jar Has A Built-In Plastic Basket With A Stem So You Can Pull The Pickles Up To The Top

    This Pickle Jar Has A Built-In Plastic Basket With A Stem So You Can Pull The Pickles Up To The Top

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    #95

    This Ramen Shop In South Korea Puts A Warm Rock In Your Ramen To Keep It Warm

    This Ramen Shop In South Korea Puts A Warm Rock In Your Ramen To Keep It Warm

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    #96

    This ATM Has A Palm Vein Scanner

    This ATM Has A Palm Vein Scanner

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    Mike Arclight
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, please, give even more biometric data to a financial institution that has the infosec of a screen door

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    #97

    My Knock-Off Pringles Came With A Chip Lifter

    My Knock-Off Pringles Came With A Chip Lifter

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    #98

    The Restaurant I'm At Provides Mouthwash In The Washrooms

    The Restaurant I'm At Provides Mouthwash In The Washrooms

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    #99

    The Classic Red Checkered Pattern Of The Tablecloth In This Restaurant Is Made Of QR Codes For Their Menu

    The Classic Red Checkered Pattern Of The Tablecloth In This Restaurant Is Made Of QR Codes For Their Menu

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    This Company Uses Clear Lids For Their Tin Cans So You Can See The Fish Produce Inside

    This Company Uses Clear Lids For Their Tin Cans So You Can See The Fish Produce Inside

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