While some smart people are trying to take people to Mars or transfer their minds into machines, others are developing genius ideas that focus on our earthly everyday lives. But it doesn't mean they're less worthy! Bored Panda has compiled a list of smart inventions and designs you didn't know you needed, and they're as awesome as they're simple.
From rethinking elevators to coming up with clever ideas for pill bottles, these simple solutions prove the brilliance of candor. We're constantly in a rush, trying to do a gazillion things at once, and it's often the little things that get in the way. Scroll down to check out the life hacks with which we can tackle them and upvote these cool photos!
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#21 At My Work's Parking Lot The Paint Lines Continue Up The Wall To Help People Park
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#24 My Local Laundromat Has Gym Equipment To Use As You Are Waiting For Your Load To Finish
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#26 My Roommate's Spatula Has A Stand So The Bit That Touches Your Food Doesn’t Touch The Counter
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#28 These Chairs In A Ski Resort Restaurant Have Room For Your Gloves, Helmet, Hat Etc.
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#31 My Local Coffee Shop Gives Free Compost Made From Their Used Coffee Grounds
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#34 The Elevators In My Office Building Have An Umbrella Sign That Lights Up If It's Raining Outside (Osaka, Japan)
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#35 My City Added A Safe, Public Place To Conduct Exchanges Made On The Internet. Directly In Front Of The Police Station
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#36 The Back Of This Park Bench Can Swing Back And Forth, Allowing The User To Face Either Direction
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#37 Some Roads In Australia Are So Long And Boring They Have Trivia Signs To Keep Drivers Alert
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#40 My Hotel Room Comes With A Complimentary Android Phone With Free Data And Calls
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