The world around us is always changing and advancing. One of the ways mankind has been able to keep up with those changes are through technology, new ideas, and new inventions. Things such as tools, forged metal, weapons, are just a few of the things that have allowed man to sustain his existence on this rock floating through space.
It's also allowed us to climb our way up to the very top of the food chain here on planet Earth. With that comes improvements on current designs and innovation and inventions that can help make things better for everyone. Check out this batch of ideas, inventions, and designs that took an out-of-the-box approach to solve problems and are doing their small part to make life easier.
It's super interesting to see how far we've come in terms of household items. From washing machines to computers, here are some of the leaps and bounds we've taken over the years.
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“These squeaky kids shoes have a switch to turn off the squeaking.”
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“This lipstick has a secret compartment containing lip gloss in the same color as the lipstick.”
3
“This jar of mustard has a handle, so that after you finish the mustard, it becomes a glass mug with a handle.”
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“This toaster has an ’A Bit More’ button on it.”
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“These batteries are flavored so kids won’t eat them.”
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“These upside-down charger sockets on a train table that prevent cable damage!”
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“This toilet paper roll contains a mini paper roll to carry with you, instead of an hollow cardbord roll!”
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“These glow in the dark door handle stickers in case the power goes out when you’re in the room.”
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This spatula, with a bunch of useful conversions on it
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“My sink has a light that changes depending on the temperature.”
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This bathroom has an eyeglass shelf you can use while you wash your face.
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A cake vending machine at my local mall
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“My hotel room in Saudi Arabia has the direction of pointing to Mecca on the ceiling for prayers.”
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“My inhaler includes a counter showing the number of doses remaining.”
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“My frying pan changes color when it heats up on the stove.”
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This rechargeable lighter uses an electrical arc instead of a flame.
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“This urine chart in my work restroom, despite not working in a health field”
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Bus stop bell plus USB ports on the back of a bus seat
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In addition to a food tray, this plane has a phone tray.
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“My daughter made this The Office-themed Guess Who for my son as a DIY Christmas present a few years ago.”
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This art made out of waste electrical wires
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“This hike has a selfie station at the lookout point.”
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This ramen restaurant offers hair elastics so you don’t dip your hair in your food.
