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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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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1 month 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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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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2 months 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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Ace
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a standard cycle bottle holder, cleverly repurposed.

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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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2 months 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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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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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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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2 months 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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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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2 months 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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Public Tools At My Local Bike Park

Public Tools At My Local Bike Park

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Beak Hookage
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2 months 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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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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2 months 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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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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2 months 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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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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2 months 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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Half A Pint At The Rugby Club Today

Half A Pint At The Rugby Club Today

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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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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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2 months 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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Ukrainian Traffic Lights

Ukrainian Traffic Lights

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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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Firstname Lastname
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2 months 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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2 months 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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Michael Largey
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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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J J
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2 months ago

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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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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#100

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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