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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#45 This Store Lets Customers Choose Whether They Want To Be Bothered By The Staff

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#46 This Highlighter Has A Clear Part To Show You What You're Highlighting

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#50 This Ceiling Fan Differentiates The Light And Fan Chains With A Light And A Fan

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#51 This Phone Charging Station Where You Have To Sit Down And Pedal To Get Power

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#54 The Mirror In My Hotel In Japan Has A Heated Part That Won't Steam Up After A Shower

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#55 Rental Car In Ireland Has Dashboard Sticker That Reflects In The Windshield To Remind You What Side Of The Road To Drive On

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#56 At This Airport, They Have A Machine That Will Print Off Free Short Stories For You To Read While You Wait

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#57 Trash Bins In Copenhagen Are Angled So Cyclists Can Toss Their Trash While Biking

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#58 This Elevator Shows How Close To Capacity It Is Based On The Weight Of The Riders

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#59 This Roll Of Toilet Paper Comes With More Paper In The Middle To "Take On The Go"

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