Some aspects of life often escape our notice as problems until an inventive solution emerges. They seamlessly blend into our routines or we simply adapt to them over time. It’s remarkable how people worldwide are constantly innovating to address these unspoken challenges, revealing that there’s usually a simpler, more efficient way to do things. Comfort in our habits doesn’t always equate to convenience.
Who could have foreseen the need for a chair equipped with a bag holder, a necktie that doubles as a phone screen or eyeglasses cleaner, or a biker jacket featuring signal and brake lights? Initially, some of these innovations may appear inconsequential, prompting you to think, ‘I don’t need that in my life.’ However, upon closer examination, their impact becomes impossible to overlook. These are just a few examples, and we have more ingenious ideas in store for you. Each one is bound to elicit a ‘That’s a good one’ response. Hopefully, these inventive solutions will become widely accessible, enriching the lives of many.
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#1 “This highlighter has a clear part to show you what you’re highlighting.”
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#2 “This store has a winter simulator for testing out winter clothing.”
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#3 “My local dentist has a ceiling ‘Where’s Wally?’ for patients during appointments.”
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#4 “This store lets customers choose whether they want to be bothered by the staff.”
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#5 “My avocado has a color chart on the sticker, so you know when it’s ripe.”
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#6 “My local library has dozens of different cake pans to check out.”
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#7 Creative Solutions – The Rolling Bench
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#8 “Rental car in Ireland has dashboard sticker that reflects in the windshield to remind you what side of the road to drive on.”
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#9 “This restaurant sells fries in paper cones – and the tables have diamond shaped holes that hold the cones.”
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#10 “This tie is made with a microfiber lining so you can clean your phone screen.”
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#11 Pet Pooping Station At The Airport
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#12 “This vending machine gives your money back if your item does not drop.”
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#13 “This toilet paper has a smaller roll inside that you can take on the go.”
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#14 “My son’s homework has a barcode that when scanned takes him to an instructional YouTube video posted by his teacher related to the lesson.”
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#15 “This bikers jacket has signal and brake lights.”
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#16 “Beijing commuters use recycling for subway fare payment.”
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#17 “This Japanese toilet has a privacy button which plays music so no one can hear you use the toilet.”
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#18 “This chair has a purse/bag holder.”
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#19 “This drinking fountain has a catch for dogs.”
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#20 “My daughter’s first grade classroom has desks with pedals so kids can move while learning.”
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#21 “In Seoul, the gas pumps hang from the roof.”
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#22 “This elevator has buttons you can press with your feet if your hands are full.”
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#23 “This bin that lets you vote for things with cigarette butts in Edinburgh.”
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#24 “This car won’t let me listen to music unless I put my seatbelt on.”
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#25 “This picnic table has seating for adults, a high chair and a kids table all in one.”
