These Genius Things Somehow Exist Only Outside The US

In recent years, there have been pretty amazing inventions created around the world. While Americans take a certain pride in their homemade products, they will be in for a surprise to see that some of the planet’s most dynamic inventions are often made outside of the U.S.

While many of these are simple solutions to fix small problems, like finding a vacant bathroom stall or preventing heels from getting stuck in a grate, these innovations are nothing short of brilliant. Astonishingly, these creations that would improve the quality of life in the United States still haven’t made their way over. Check out the genius, amazing inventions that will make American citizens consider moving abroad…

Parking Wall Markers

Backing into a parking space is quite convenient, but it’s not always for the faint of heart. Dimly lit parking ramps and darkened parking garages with crowded spaces can stress out the most seasoned driver, making them especially difficult to navigate.

Behold, the parking wall marker. It does the simple task of extending the division of a parking space up the wall in full sight of any driver attempting to back into a parking space. This is a truly genius innovation for those needing to maintain ramps and for those who don’t have the best depth perception.

3D Printed Shower Cast

Broken bones are inconvenient enough; add the extra element of having a clunky cast and the chore of cleaning yourself daily, and it can be downright maddening. The waterproof shower cast makes your healing time breathable, clean, and comfortable.

Poly-covered plastic helps keep fragile bones and muscles in place, without being a major inconvenience. Showering with a clunky plaster cast is a thing of the past, and you have the added benefit of knowing that you can scratch an itch from any angle at any time.

Calorie-Counting Stairs

Perhaps we should combine this staircase with the all-informative restaurant receipt for ultimate fitness goal help. Bypass the elevator next time and let this calorie-counting staircase illuminate your path and help make your choice feel more rewarding.

Down that candy bar with a little less guilt than before, as you’ll know exactly how many calories you’ll be burning with every step you end up taking. Consider multiple trips up and down the staircase to achieve better levels for your health and fitness.

Illuminated Slippers

When we get up to go to the bathroom at night, we find ourselves stumbling around in the dark, hoping we don’t hurt ourselves bumping into something. Turning on the light, which will inevitably wake spouses and children is not an option, so how do we navigate that nighttime treachery?

The illuminated slipper has battery operated LED lights embedded in the toes that point the way perfectly to any destination in total darkness. Getting water or answering nature’s call in the midnight hours no longer have to be dangerous missions.

Supermarket Maps

For those tempted when shopping, the supermarket map puts an end to aimless wandering. Glide past the glittering bags of junk food, candy, and frozen treats and head straight toward the produce section, where many of us should be spending more time.

The map of the grocery store affixes securely to the front of a shopping cart. This ensures a shopper can mark out a pathway that avoids pit stops for coffee and fluffy doughnuts. Get in, get out, get on your way, minus any temptations along the way.

Traffic Emojis

Surely at some point while driving, you’ve wanted to roll down your window and personally thank a driver for letting you into a crowded freeway. Or maybe you just wanted to express your frustration in a respectful way while keeping both your hands on the steering wheel.

Thanks to this traffic emoji, you can now communicate with other drivers how you are feeling about their antics and actions on the road. Now, if the smiley face weren’t so reminiscent of Pennywise the clown from the horror movie It, we’d be more eager to use it.

Peek A Boo Toasters

Whether you like your toast blonde, brown, or black, it would be pretty nice to have a little bit more control over your chosen hue before it’s too late and your breakfast is ruined. Grab the peanut butter and jelly, and get ready for perfect toast every time.

This peek-a-boo toaster gives you a front row seat to all the toasting action so you don’t have to wonder how it’s going to come out. Pop when you wish, and get ready to make your ideal toast, sandwich, or late-night snack courtesy of the toaster with windows.

Bathroom Movie Screens

Going to a movie is a pleasurable pastime, until it’s time that you discover that you need a bathroom break from too much of your soda. Darn that 40-ounce big gulp that they sell. Might be time to cut back on the liquids to make moviegoing less “active.”

This innovation is quite genius when you think of it. Small movie screens installed in the floor of each bathroom stall allow you to not miss any of the movie, while you’re doing your most intimate business. Though we hope the screens manage to stay clean on the floor.

Gym/Laundromat Combo

Now you really have zero excuses for not working out. With the clever combination of having a laundromat and gym equipment together in the same place, you get to be a captive audience with plenty of time to work on laundry, as well as your physical form.

Push-ups, jumping jacks, abdominal crunches, weightlifting, squats —  the sky’s honestly the limit, and you can reach your highest physical potential with a few well-chosen exercises while you wait for your unmentionables to dry. You even have a built-in break when you have to move your clothes to the dryer.

Nutritional Value On Restaurant Receipts

Going out to eat doesn’t have to mean totally letting go of the dietary principles that matter most to you in life. Many of us choose to dine out at restaurants to conserve time and energy, but we don’t want to sacrifice our health for the convenience.

Staying accountable on nights out to eat allows you to have the best of all worlds. The visual breakdown of carbs, protein, and fats makes it easier to think about and make healthy food choices for yourself, despite some natural resistance in doing so.

Messy Seat Savers

Being in a crowded cafeteria somewhere can be stressful, especially when you are corralling family members or using the restroom. Your seat could wind up being snatched by someone else, leading to an awkward and inevitable unpleasant conversation to be had.

This optical illusion looks like a disastrous mess, yet it is perfectly designed to deter people from sitting in your seat when you get up for a few minutes. Choose from all sorts of variations whether it’s spilled coffee, melted ice cream, or a pile of spaghetti; your seat will stay open.

Floor Flushers

Well, someone has really thought of everything. We resist flushing a public toilet with our bare hand (especially in the last few years) and even fewer of us have the flexibility and dexterity to gingerly flush with an extended ballet pose. Inventors to the rescue.

Some clever bloke positioned a foot pedal at the base of the toilet, meaning effortless flushing for the inflexible, those averse to all sorts of germs, and those wearing pencil skirts. There is no longer an excuse for failing to flush, and you’ll want one at home immediately.

Bathroom Stall Indicator Lights

One of the worst parts about using a public restroom on the fly is having to figure out which stalls are occupied, and which happen to be available. With kids and shopping bags in tow, and a time crunch before disaster, you have the makings of a truly stressful situation.

We’ve got you covered with this. The bathroom stall indicator lights that you’ll find present in many European restrooms help save time and everyone’s dignity, and you are able to breeze into a throne with plenty of time to spare. No more close calls. Whew!

Mop Slippers

How many times have you thought to yourself, “I really need to mop the kitchen floor,” as you skirt across it during a flurry of daily activity? Having no time or interest in getting a mop immediately deters you. The innovation of these genius mop slippers solves that problem.

You can put your multitasking powers to good use as you clean, declutter, and cook simultaneously. Just slip on these fuzzy and functional wonders and cut your hours of backbreaking housework down significantly. Every step you take helps clean up.

Self-Cleaning Roads

Clean roads are both more attractive and efficient; yet the process of employing street sweepers and clearing cars out with ticketing procedures is tough stuff. In places where high traffic runs through consistently, it is nice to have the option of a self-cleaning street to keep everything clear and running smoothly.

Smart and savvy street reflectors act as double agents; they have spouts that spread saltwater throughout the road at various intervals. They keep the asphalt clean while ensuring that driving surfaces remain ice free for those colder climates.

The Recycling Machine

There is very big emphasis lately on a cleaner, greener Earth. Efforts to reduce, re-use, and recycle are pretty common in trying to make the world a more beautiful place. Japan has strategically placed recycling machines on street corners around their beautiful cities for this reason.

If you find yourself needing to dispose of your sandwich wrappers and empty soda bottles while there, simply look for one of these beauties. Using these efficient recycling receptacles makes it easier to recycle and helps contribute to reduce the carbon footprint.

Shoe Covers For Street Grates

Why anyone would want to wear six-inch heels for a walk down the street is hard to fathom. Some jobs though don’t give much of a choice. Many ladies have been the victim of a broken shoe heel or, worse yet, a broken ankle when trying to navigate steamy street grates.

This invention is hopefully a deterrent to that nonsense and savior for elegant feet. Shoe covers for grates show these daring divas exactly where to walk to avoid broken shoes and broken ankles. Now let’s hope they have an impeccable sense of balance.

Sliding Staircase

Unfortunately, when adulthood set in for many of us, our sense of adventurousness and playfulness got away from us as well. It seems that with wisdom comes hesitancy; we choose the adult steps in the middle and leave the faster, more fun way to travel to the young and carefree.

This slick little setup leaves us wondering how many children keep going repeatedly when they reach the bottom, and whether they reunite with their parents promptly or choose to return to the top for another round. Go down the stairs or slide down them.

Floor Evacuation Post

If you’ve ever been in a fire escape situation, you likely know the mantra fire safety professionals say “Stop, drop, and roll.” Since it’s best to drop to your hands and knees in preparation for crawling to safety, it would make sense if evacuation signs were posted where we can see them easily.

Thanks to the magic of the floor evacuation post, it’s now a bit easier to act quickly in a dangerous situation; the sign is posted where you hopefully are at that time. It’ll encourage people to take the right course of action just to read the sign. Take a deep breath and get moving.

Extended Traffic Lights

In the Ukraine, they’ve got the market cornered when it comes to making sure traffic intersections flow smoothly. Extended traffic lights reach far out and above looming traffic, making it easy to see who’s coming and going. In case you can’t tell what color the light is, the long illuminated beam should help.

Glowing red and green lights are showcased for all to see, helping you to plan your next move as you strategically slow down or speed up. No more craning your neck around the big truck in front of you. You can see it all and know if you’re in the correct lane.

Detailed Ingredient Lists On Chemical Products

Bravo to the company Proctor and Gamble; you’ve managed to put a very common-sense idea in play. For years, we’ve wondered why all of the multi-syllabic jargon listed for household cleaning products is really necessary to be on the bottle.

Detailed ingredient lists on these P&G products now not only list the ingredients themselves, but also adds the function of each of the contents. Many of our questions wind up being answered, but new ones might arise in light of all this additional information.

Diagonal Crosswalks

Popular in Japan, the invention of diagonal crosswalks is a dream for pedestrians waiting to cross the street. Instead of needing to wait for two lights to turn red, they can safely stroll across the street once, diagonally. This innovation prevents jaywalking and helps people not get hit by cars.

Japan is known to be one of the safest countries in the world, so it makes sense that this concept was popularized there, as this creation surely has saved some lives. Though, while these diagonal crosswalks are pedestrian-friendly, we’re not sure how pleased drivers are with them.

Healthy Grocery Snacks For Kids

Grocery shopping parents everywhere are certainly breathing a collective sigh of relief. Grocery stores have offered up bakery leftovers for years to children, which doesn’t really help matters. We’d rather not have our kids immediately go for the glittering cases of sugar?

Thankfully, a new trend is emerging; produce is now offered as a snack option for those wee tots. No worries; grumbling tummies will eventually win out, and those apples and bananas will be just as popular as the sugar cookies, and is a much healthier alternative.

USB Electrical Outlet Combo

When the need comes for a quick phone charge, it can be frustrating to find a wall outlet available to plug your device into. Worse yet, finding an open port on your computer never charges as efficiently. Knowing the importance of having a fully-charged device comes this nifty invention.

A USB electrical outlet combo can give you the option of keeping outlets open for electrical devices while still supplying a USB port for your charging cord. Power up nearly anywhere you go, making low battery and high anxiety truly a thing of the past.

So Long, Snooze Button

Sorry, deep sleepers, your time is up. Gone are the days of hitting the snooze button and slumbering into mid-morning, missing another day of work after oversleeping. You’ll love the latest innovation in alarm clock technology that helps you break this bad habit.

This alarm clock literally has tires; the minute it goes off, it’s in motion, jumping off the nightstand and rolling under furniture until you finally turn it off. With all that exercise, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running, albeit maybe while a bit groggy.

Bereavement Candle

When trying to set up a respectful environment in a veterinary office for those saying goodbye to pets, the presence of a candle and simple sign for all to see asking them to notice and pay silent respects is ideal. It’s a nice way to bring peace to a sad moment.

Pet owners know that this is a significant moment in any pet journey, and we appreciate the thoughtfulness of the gesture for those that unfortunately have to part with very significant companions. When the candle is lit, excess talking should quit.

Color-Coded Shopping Baskets

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? While some people relish the thought of having a personal assistant helping to find the right product, the mere thought of talking to a sales associate may strike fear in some of us and make us want to leave the store.

Color-coded shopping baskets is the answer to all of your shopping woes. Simply pick your chosen color and decide how much attention you want to attract to yourself as you create the shopping experience you desire. Your basket will easily tell the salespeople I could use help or back off.

Sound-Sensitive Activities At Chuck E. Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese is a kid’s wonderland- for those without sensory issues. Even the most balanced kid or parent can be a little frazzled after a night of entertainment in this sound and sight-soaked atmosphere.

Chuck E. Cheese executives took note of this concern from parents, and they drafted “Sensory Sundays” designed for these children. Softer lighting and quieter games allow kids and families to enjoy some stress-free fun.

Mustache-Proof Coffee Mug

Guys, if you’ve taken the time to grow and sport a killer mustache, you don’t want it getting wet while eating and drinking. Now you can enjoy the frothiest beverage on the menu with a mug designed for your mug.

In actuality, the mustache-guarding mug was invented in the Victorian era, when vanity was at an all-time high. These mugs are making a comeback among those with an affinity to sporting silky, lush facial hair.

Phone Jail

This device is for those tech-savvy friends who can’t be bothered to set down their electronic devices. Even the most resistant teen will be on board as they return to life in the present around the dinner table.

Lock in your electronics for minutes, hours, or days. Demand interpersonal interaction as you all engage in conversation. Just make sure you remember where you put the key when all of your warm fuzzy exchanges are over.

Cupcake ATM

Out for a stroll with your honey, and finding yourself in need of a sweet treat? A stop at the nearest cupcake ATM will satisfy your sweet tooth, while also making for an interesting conversation piece to share.

While they may not be freshly baked, the novelty of being able to select a guilty indulgence on your nearest street corner is enough to get anyone’s mouth salivating. Dieters will have to muster the willpower to resist making the stop.

Chronological Building Parts

IKEA execs, please take note; those of us who try to assemble DIY furniture know feelings of frustration as we survey mounds of nuts, bolts, and unidentified parts spilling out of your package contents.

One furniture manufacturer has finally gotten his business in order, by strategic labeling of parts in chronological order to ensure that even the most confused furniture assembly session goes smoothly.

Fast Food Car Holders

Transient schedules have us commuting for much of our day and we barely have time to get in a meal. While we don’t favor car meals, food should at least be in a secure place to ensure safe eating and driving.

This little invention has you covered. One pocket easily accepts a fry sleeve, while another enshrouds your favorite dipping sauce. Dip carefully, or you’ll arrive with a ketchup stain on your favorite pants.

Ready To-Go Banana Bread Bags

Any baker knows that it can be tricky to buy and save bananas for banana bread without eating them all in their prime. Forgotten bananas quickly brown and become undesirable for many fruit lovers. What to do?

With the ready to go banana bread bag, you can grab, go, and bake that very day. The bags even come equipped with a recipe, so now the only problem you’ll have is saving a warm slice for yourself before it’s all gone.

Vertigo School Hallway

Middle-aged teachers, beware; this hallway can really mess with your depth perception. A master artist crafted this twisted floor design in hopes that it would slow those wayward kids down for a closer inspection.

Well, it worked. Students don’t dare enter the twisted portion of floor too fast, for fear that they’ll trip and look foolish in front of classmates. Who knows when the novelty will wear off and kids will start speeding up again.

Candy Free Checkout Lines

Parents, you can breathe a sigh of relief. These candy-free checkout lines are marked with a simple white banner and blue lettering that let you know there will be no power struggle as you pay for your wares.

Dentists everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief; it is these impulse purchases that sap us of our dental health. Consumption of candy bars adds up over time, so we are thankful to have a respite from temptation as we shop.

Pizza Redbox

A clever Einstein has crafted an on-the-go version of a pizza Redbox, and it’s taking off like a firecracker. Customize your delicious pie in mere minutes.

Friday night just got easier. Your hardest job, aside from choosing toppings, will be donning comfy clothes and selecting a movie to curl up with for a perfect evening with family or friends. Let the pie munching begin.

Chip Lip

Some of us have dainty hands and sport plenty of manual dexterity, while others have meat hooks hanging from our arms that make it difficult to do the simplest of tasks. If you’re in the latter category, there is hope.

The chip lifter is designed to fit underneath those delicious potato stacks locked into cylindrical cans; we no longer have to fumble our way to the bottom or pour crumbs when seeking the last chips in the stack.

Sanitary Door Device

For all of us hesitant to open public restroom doors, there’s a solution. Scores of unsightly pathogens, germs and bacteria live on bathroom door handles, despite our best efforts to clean and sanitize between visits.

A simple press on the pedal and you have effortless entry and exit from all sorts of bathroom situations, whether messy or clean, wet or dry. No matter the unsanitary conditions that exist, we’re grateful for the technology.

Gum Papers

As a gum chewer, you sometimes find yourself needing to dispose of these rock hard, tasteless lumps once they are chewed. A fruity delight quickly goes south as we chew the life out of our favorite flavors.

With the package of gum papers conveniently tucked next to your gum, you’ll never have to worry about wrapping on the go; no more sticky, hair-matted clumps at the bottom of your purse to clean out. Chomp away.

Shopping Cart Calculator

How many times have you stressed out at the grocery store? Will your couponing efforts pay off? Having to calculate your budget money against items in your cart is a process that people are not excited to gamble with.

With the magnificent invention of the shopping cart calculator, you can easily keep track of those items that are must haves and stack them against more wishful purchases like chips, candy, and pastries.

Doggie Dens

Although some may see Doggie Dens as restrictive and unwelcoming, other loyal pet owners prefer to bring their treasured tag-alongs wherever they go. Pet lovers got together and crafted a compromise that all would be happy with.

The development of the doggie den was a best answer for shop owners and pet lovers; the doggie den allows your pet to relax in comfort while you go shopping for groceries, dine with friends, and go about your business.

Coffee For Trash Instead Of Cash

Cleaning up our environment just got a little more pleasant; with the simple placement of a beachfront store sign, they are now having patrons bring in some beach trash for something better than cash.

The beach and boardwalk outside this establishment are now ship shape, thanks to the shop’s distribution of free coffee in exchange for a few bags. It’s a win-win for all beachgoers and coffee lovers.

Overlapping Curtains

How many times have you found yourself waking up earlier than expected thanks to a sliver of light peering in through hotel room curtains that don’t close? With this innovation, you can slumber as late as you please.

Overlapping hardware holding the curtain fabric allows you to fully close the heavy drapes, shutting out natural light until you want to see it. Get ready for a great night’s slumber, thanks to the mastermind who invented it.

Beach Accessibility Mats

Finally, those who are wheelchair bound or use wheeled devices for mobility can now enjoy sand and sun like others. The beach accessibility mat is the perfect way to enjoy a fun-filled day by the water.

Stretching from parking lot to the water, strollers, shopping cars, wagons, and wheelchairs can now easily navigate what was formerly a very unforgiving terrain, and all can congregate for a great day outdoors.

Dual Playground Swing

So you have two kids who want to swing, and two hands. Even with some serious resolve, it can be difficult to keep both kids happy. The dual swing makes life a little more joyful for all.

Place your little one in the baby swing and your toddler down below, and you have the makings of a fun and frolicky afternoon. Now where did those snacks go? Make sure you’re prepared for any playground scenario.

Overpass Warning

Why isn’t there an overpass warning sign preceding every low clearance overpass? It would save time, repair bills, and much stress for those of us carrying wide or heavy loads. This clever sign helps you plan ahead.

“If you hit this sign, you will hit the bridge ahead”, the sign clearly states. Personal and commercial trucks, SUVs, and large vehicles take note. Be observant and spare yourself from physical and financial harm.

Well-Planned Elevator Call Buttons

Those awkward silences you experience while waiting for an elevator to arrive can be a thing of the past with a well-placed elevator call button. Simply press to summon and keep on walking to your destination.

As you arrive at the elevator, the doors open on cue, ready to take you wherever your next button push will take you. If you time your gait just right, you might even miss passengers who are getting off as you board.

Floor Elevator Buttons

Perfect for all types of elevators, the floor elevator button is designed to respond to a gentle kick. For those of us with full hands or kids in tow, this is ideal for a smoother and more efficient ride to your next floor.

The floor elevator button is also great for those who suffer from mobility issues. Keeping these floor buttons clean and dry may be a challenge, but it’s a step we are willing to take to ensure convenience.

Bathroom Bristles

Who are those prying eyes trying to see into your bathroom stall? Many of us simply don’t feel safe sitting down to some private business with gaping holes on either side of the bathroom door; we’re anxious about peeking.

Bathroom bristles bring some sound-proof assurance to your public restroom experience. Peeping Toms are deterred, and you can make your most private transactions in privacy… to the degree that you can control yourself.

Safe Zones For Internet Purchases

We’ve all heard horror stories about Craigslist and eBay sales gone wrong, as people attempt to meet in person, only to be violated or short-changed in some way. In person meetings for this type of transaction are not ideal.

The innovation of a “safe internet exchange zone” makes areas like police station parking lots and other regulated areas safer to meet and complete transactions. Knowing extra sets of eyes are watching is comforting.

Timed Bottle Opener

For those of us with medications to take, this innovation can be a lifesaver. It can be difficult to keep meds schedules straight, and many of us have missed a dose because we couldn’t remember when to take them.

A digital top displays the last time that your meds bottle was opened, giving you no doubts about when you may have taken them. Opening is one thing, taking is another; perhaps it’s time to write down your schedule.

Bicycling Playground

Copenhagen residents care about their kids; this bicycling playground closely mimics the streets of the city, giving kids a chance to get their pedals moving in a safe and secure place, far from traffic.

After they’ve practiced on the playground, they’ll enter the world of real transportation with confidence, knowing how to behave and maneuver on streets. If only other urban cities would adopt this genius idea.

Built-In Benches

Miles and miles of waterways beg to be enjoyed in several cities across the world, but not everyone has the stamina to walk these distances to enjoy them. Stopping to take a breath by the railing is not ideal.

A clever bench built right into the railing allows tired patrons to enjoy waterside views without the added stress of constantly walking and standing. An aesthetically pleasing design is a great conversation piece too.

Airless Bicycle Tires

Bicycle enthusiasts everywhere can rejoice, as they start out on a Saturday joyride with plenty of gear in tow, and without worry about checking the air in their tires, as they have this amazing innovation to thank for their peace of mind.

The airless bicycle tire is made from durable foam interspersed with air pockets. This clever design ensures that you’ll never have to inflate a tire again, and you’ll have miles of trails ahead of you to enjoy.

Human/Pet Water Fountain

Parks are welcoming places for pets across the globe, so it’s surprising that we haven’t conceived this idea before. A cleverly designed water fountain allows both of you to stop and drink after vigorous play sessions.

Any spillover from the top reservoir runs down into a trough that most furry friends can easily access. If you don’t have a pet, no worries, as you’ll likely be doing your part to hydrate neighborhood creatures.

Frosty Beverage Holder

We’ve all had the experience of a drink getting watered down too quickly when ice melts and compromises our favorite flavors. This clever invention prevents your watering hole from giving you a disappointing experience.

A strip of frost built into the bar allows you to rest your drink in a cool place while you work on your social skills. You’ll find the evening progressing quite well with cool drinks and cool friends surrounding you.

Fan Charms

Pulling on various chains to turn on a fan or a light can be frustrating, especially if you aren’t tall enough to reach them without assistance. Quick thinking and fan fashion, you don’t have to guess anymore.

With these clever bulb and fan charms that you can affix to the end of your chains, the guessing game is officially over. Pull to your heart’s content and enjoy light and extra breeze at your bidding.

The “No Stopping… Ever” Sign

Solicitors, beware. No matter what you are selling, there are simply some homes that you should just not approach. If you were to see this sign in the yard, steer clear. They probably have some deterrent plan in place.

Anyone who posts this sign knows Jesus, they have girl scout cookies already, and they have no need for a new vacuum cleaner. And if you are of a certain political persuasion, keep on walking, or else.

Blurry-Screened Cash Machine

The need for financial security is at an all-time high; you never know who might be peeking over your shoulder as you are accessing private financial information from your nearest ATM. Keep that PIN covered.

This cash machine ensures almost complete and total privacy as you enter your information; you cannot see the screen clearly until you are right in front of it. Withdraw and deposit money with extra peace of mind.

Illuminated Crosswalk

Dirty and dingy winter streets make it difficult to navigate busy intersections, especially for pedestrians. Thanks in part to this invention, the way is lit for safe walking and biking amidst heavy traffic.

Overhead projection devices flawlessly deliver an illuminated crosswalk for all to follow, leaving no guesswork when it comes to providing safety when crossing busy intersections. On the snowiest street, we can find our way.

Qwerty Keyboard Remote

Inputting data into your television can be challenging while using a simple television remote; with access to channel and volume variants, searching for a specific television show or movie can be maddening.

Thanks to this dual-sided remote, a simple flip of the wrist and you have an entire QWERTY keyboard at your fingertips. Searching becomes nearly effortless; let the binge watching of your favorite series begin.

Detergent Refill Kiosks

Doing their part to preserve and protect the environment, department stores in Prague are installing the self-service detergent refill kiosk to encourage customers to reuse old plastic jugs that they might discard otherwise.

Original packaging is no longer needed; if you want to bring a five-gallon drum to fill with your favored detergent or softener, feel free. You’ll be doing your part to contribute to clean, green living.

Randomized Numerical Keypad

Scammers, beware: no more will you be able to simply memorize hand movements to figure out an unsuspecting victim’s PIN. This simple invention will foil your efforts every single time, leaving you wondering why.

Technological genius ensures that the numbers are randomly scrambled every time a transaction takes place; when entering your PIN, it’s best to pay attention, lest you yourself make a mistake that could slow you down.

Well-Behaved Kids Discount

Parents, did you know that some restaurants encourage your best child-rearing efforts, by providing you with a discount for good behavior? Yep, it’s really true.

For tables that don’t indulge in food throwing, screaming, or dropping cutlery on the floor, this restaurant is prepared to compensate you for your kids’ good behavior, by offering a discount on all services.

Touchable Art

Art museums haven’t typically been places for blind or visually impaired people to seek out for entertainment, as many institutions maintain a strict “hands-off” approach to art enjoyment. Changes are afoot, however.

A museum in Berlin recently debuted touchable versions of favorite art pieces; now those who are blind or visually impaired have the opportunity to appreciate lines, light and color just as we do, with a few modifications.

Bicycle Escalator

Norway isn’t the only place with steep terrain; more than one city might benefit from this technological wonder. After biking around the city, it’s tiring to get up that last hill. Now, tired bicyclists have more options.

The bicycle escalator sits alongside busy roadways, and it’s prepared to whisk you and your bike to the top of a steep hill (or to the bottom of one, if you wish for a slower ride). Take a breath, and hop on for a break.

Sewn-In Lens Cloth

Maintaining clean glasses throughout the day can be difficult; it’s even more challenging to find a lens cleaning cloth at the bottom of a purse or inside a jacket. This shirt takes the guesswork out of finding and cleaning.

A simple piece of lens cloth sewn at the bottom of the shirt makes it a snap to grab and clean anytime, anywhere. Now if we could just have a sewn-in handkerchief on the other side, we’d be good to go in all situations.

Recycling Receptacles

Many cities, states, and countries offer a small amount of money in exchange for collection of recycled bottles and cans. Norway, in particular, has given careful thought to who might be up for this task.

A clever shelf doubling as a receptacle makes it easy for those down on their luck to collect a few cans and bottles without rifling through the trash. Keeping hands clean and scoring some green; thanks, Norway.

Moveable Benches

When one wants to sit for a spell, it can be frustrating to experience sun in your eyes or heat on your back. A little forethought and some engineering, and we’ve taken comfort to the next level of adjustable and cool.

This simple design boasts a railway underneath each bench; move the bench to your desired resting location, and you have the perfect place to relax and unwind for a bit. Maintain your balance when in motion please.

Revolving Refrigerator

Where was this invention thirty years ago? Families with full fridges everywhere are rejoicing; the simple design of the revolving fridge with lazy Susan shelving allows for easy access to all food and drink options.

There’s no need to reach to the back of a shelf for the ketchup and knock over several containers of leftovers along the way; a simple flick of the wrist and you have the snack that you desire at your fingertips.

Double-Sided Sleep Mask

Long flights can be exhausting, and even more so if you are continually woken up by flight attendants asking you if you would like food and drink. Thanks to the creation of this dual-sided mask, there’s no guessing.

One side is clearly marked with utensils, indicating your growling stomach, while the other encourages stewards to pass by and leave you peacefully slumbering. You choose your flight experience, and sleep or dine in comfort.

Bathroom Accessories Tray

How many times have you had to juggle personal effects while using the restroom? Placing them on the floor is not an option either; there’s no telling when the last time that tile was cleaned thoroughly.

The bathroom accessories tray is the perfect place to put your keys, wallet, purse, sunglasses–whatever you need to drop while doing your personal business. Don’t leave anything behind; you’re not likely to retrieve it.

Baby Stroller Test Area

A genius idea that should be implemented in all stores selling strollers is the testing area; parents everywhere are sighing with relief that they’ll now get to try before they buy to ensure all-road efficiency.

Tile, brick, stone, and other raised surfaces comprise the testing floor; simply choose your stroller model and take her for a quick spin. Add a little weight for additional data collection before purchasing.

Fitted Sheet Labels

Whether you’re new at making up a bed or a seasoned housekeeper, you likely know the frustration that fitted sheets present. It may take many persistent tries before finding a fit that stays in place.

Thank goodness for fitted sheet labels; why didn’t we think of this before? Saving time and a few choice utterances, we can now make our beds quickly and efficiently, without the extra stress, tugs, and struggles.

Outward Facing Train Seats

Japan is known for its beautiful scenery, and transportation innovators capitalize on it by creating rides that are both efficient and enjoyable. Hop aboard a commuter train in this country and get ready for a surprise.

Many trains are now sporting outward facing seats; once you secure a spot for yourself, you can behold the breathtaking beauty of the ocean or picturesque scenery of mountains rather than the guy snoring across the aisle.

Bicycle Seat Rooftop Covers

Public transportation via bicycle is nice, until you find that the one you selected for your morning ride has a soaking wet seat. Thanks to the innovation of the rooftop cover, you longer have to worry about wet arrivals.

Simply pay and go, knowing that while you may be drying off the handlebars and pedals as you ride to your destination, you’ll no longer have to worry about your seat-pants or otherwise, while you travel.

Self-Weighing Suitcase

For those of us who travel frequently, we know well the stress of having to pack in compliance with airline restrictions. If you are someone who struggles with packing light, you might want to pick up one of these.

This suitcase is self-weighing; as you pack, you know exactly how much weight you’re putting into it, case included. There’s no longer a need for guessing or negotiation at the ticket counter.

Notched Chairs

Crowded cafeterias and mall food courts could all benefit from the use of these chairs; we’re most likely carrying extra baggage with us when we enter these areas, and could use a little help organizing our belongings.

The notched chair is designed to help with organization; a small divot in the top of the chair is perfect for purses and shopping bags that you don’t want to drag on the floor, while you enjoy hands-free social time.

Self-Sufficient Supermarkets

Fresh and local is one thing, but supermarkets across the globe are going to the next level of delicious and locally sourced. Stopping at these markets guarantees better food at reasonable prices; who doesn’t want that?

With local hypermarkets growing their own vegetables, concerned consumers can ask questions about growing practices that might not otherwise be disclosed. Buy fresh, eat fresh, and you’ll achieve better health.

Magnetic Bracelets For Holding Hardware

Trying to fix things around the house while holding on to small pieces like nuts, bolts, and screws is maddening. How many of us have had to climb down from a perch only to search for wayward pieces to finish the job?

The magnetic bracelet is a handyman’s best friend; small pieces like nails and screws easily hang on to your wrist, keeping everything within arm’s reach as you perform magical DIY projects. No searching needed.

Regulating Cup Holders

Upon its release, the cup holder was the greatest thing since sliced bread. But then one car manufacturer took things up a level of comfort and convenience with the temperature-regulating cup holder.

Iced tea, hot chocolate, coffee, cola- the choice is yours. As you cruise down the road, you’ll have the luxury of being able to keep your beverage as cold or hot as you’d like.