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30 Useful Inventions The World Didn't Know They Needed
These 30 inventions are so clever yet so simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of them first!
Christina Cordova
02.06.18

Have you ever looked at a product and thought to yourself, That is SO genius, why has no one thought of that before?! Well, these 25 products make you wonder just that. They’re genius, they’re useful and they make all those things that you kinda-sorta dreaded doing before (but didn’t realize why), so much better! If you’re ready to turn your life around and make all those mundane tasks less dreadful, you need to welcome each of these products into your life, STAT.

From wrapping paper that you can use all year long (that’s right, no more feeling embarrassed when you hand your MIL a gift wrapped in Santa paper in July!) to a rotating Lego socket, these inventions are so brilliant you will wonder how you ever got by without them before. So, without further ado, here are the 25 gadgets you need to invest in this year:

1. Universal wrapping paper, for birthdays, Christmas, Hannuka and anniversaries!

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FabioMilito.com

2. This cute, simple and fun dresser that ensures that your clothes go exactly where they need to go.

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Peter Bristol

3. Pizza scissors, to prevent that one friend from “accidentally” cutting a bigger slice than everyone else…

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Amazon

4. The Twister Fork, to keep those dang noodles on the fork long enough to get them in your mouth.

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relogick.com

5. This cat crib, because why not?

Catcrib.com
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Catcrib.com

6. The Gulping Yolk Fish Egg Separator, which makes separating the whites so much simpler!

Palek Designs
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Palek Designs

8. The Dry Side Bench, which allows you to roll the bench to the dry side after a rain. Genius!

yankodesign.com
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yankodesign.com

9. This ironing board mirror, so you don’t have to worry about making space for an ironing board that you use once a year.

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Aissalogerot.com

10. This super duper handy cup holder umbrella, so that you can walk in the rain while talking on the phone and sipping on your Chai Tea soy latte all at the same time.

EK Design
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EK Design
EK Design
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EK Design

11. This hourglass traffic signal that every city seriously needs to invest in. (Then you can know how late you’re actually going to be!)

Thanva Tivawong
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Thanva Tivawong
Thanva Tivawong
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Thanva Tivawong

12. Baby stroller and scooter hybrid, because moms want to have fun too!

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MobileAppsStuff

13. This toothpaste tube squeezer, so you never have to waste another drop of toothpaste again.

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Amazon.com

14. The Mirror Clearer, so you can look at your freshly cleaned self immediately after getting out of the shower, as opposed to having to wait for five whole minutes.

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dewadesign.de
dewadesign.de
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dewadesign.de

15. This super awesome spaghetti measuring tool, because no matter how hard you try, you can never seem to make just enough pasta.

Stefán Pétur Sólveigarson
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Stefán Pétur Sólveigarson

16. The citrus spritzer, that way you get every last drop of citrusy goodness out of that lime!

Amazon.com
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Amazon.com

17. This super awesome armrest table, for when you don’t have enough room in your flat (or your budget) for end tables.

Lyc-Arc
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Lyc-Arc

18. These rotating lego sockets, that are cool looking and useful. Finally, a place you can plug in that really awkward phone charger!

Cheng-Hsiu Du & Chyun-Chau Lin
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Cheng-Hsiu Du & Chyun-Chau Lin
Cheng-Hsiu Du & Chyun-Chau Lin
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Cheng-Hsiu Du & Chyun-Chau Lin

19. A CATable, so your cat has a place to play while you work <3

Lyc-Arc
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Lyc-Arc

20. This onion holder, because who’s not terrified of cutting off their finger everytime they cut an onion?

Amazon.com
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Amazon.com

21. A ring bottle opener, so that you can look tough in front of all the ladies.

World Market
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World Market
World Market
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World Market

22. This reusable candle, because it’s always a bummer when good smelling candles burn out.

Benjamin Shine
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Benjamin Shine

22. The Inside-Out Umbrella, because sticking wet umbrellas in your purse sucks.

Seung Hee Son
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Seung Hee Son
Seung Hee Son
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Seung Hee Son

23. This lock mug that keeps other peoples’ grubby mits off your mug.

Effrat Gommeh
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Effrat Gommeh

24. This key holder, for when you’re finally tired of looking for your keys every morning.

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minieco.co.uk

25. A baby shower cap, to ensure a happy baby all through bathtime.

Amazon.com
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Amazon.com

26. This tie that’s underside is a microfiber lining for cleaning your mobile devices. Finally, a discreet way to clean your phone while in a meeting.

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reddit.com

27. This USB stick that shows you how much space has been used, so you can stop wasting micro amounts of space on not-completely-full devices.

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reddit.com

28. These gas pumps that hang from the roof, so you never have to risk parking on the wrong side again.

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reddit.com

29. These chairs, because it’s a pain going to a restaurant and not having any place to hang your purse.

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reddit.com

30. And finally, these gas station in Canada that offers a steeper discount the colder it gets outside.

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