Things you didn't know you needed: 9 inventions you may never want to be without
Sometimes, we can come across ingeniously-designed items that turn out to be so useful that we can no longer do without them.
Often, these are simple, bland items that we would never think of as being incredibly useful or particularly beautiful. But when we find items like this, we are reminded of how much our lives can be simplified thanks their ingenious design.
Listed below are a few examples of items like this:
The object in the photo is a perfect synthesis of a fork with chopsticks. Anyone who sees this may wonder how come nobody thought of this before - especially given how difficult it is for non-orientals to use chopsticks. A truly inspired invention.
The globe built using LEGO is a very cool object that many, especially LEGO enthusiasts, will definitely want to add to their collections.
And how about miniature diplomas and degrees? These are really useful for those who have to carry their credentials around with them. Having a mini version is useful and also very cute.
In some countries, on the packaging for meat products, there is a sort of small thermometer evident. This object does not measure temperature, but rather the days beyond which the meat can no longer be safely consumed.
This billboard indicates the intensity of UV rays in a specific place and at a specific time. This invention can literally be a life-saver.
This pouch with a small LED light inside it is an incredible breakthrough. Who hasn't struggled to find things inside a dark fanny pack or handbag?
And then there's an emergency kit in case a lift fails. Food, water and a portable toilet are provided for the (temporarily) trapped occupants.
This toilet with two concentric toilet seats - one inside the other - is an invention designed for small kids who will now surely be keen to replace their potties with a proper toilet.
And then there's a sewing kit with the threads already threaded into the needles. The perfect solution for the farsighted and for those with little patience.
Which of these ingenious inventions would you like to try?
