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Everyday Annoyances, Solved By People Smarter And Slightly More Petty Than You (New Pics)
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Everyday Annoyances, Solved By People Smarter And Slightly More Petty Than You (New Pics)

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You know the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
But maybe that should come with a little asterisk. Because the truth is, some things stick around not because they work perfectly, but because we’ve just gotten used to them.
Luckily, there are people out there who don’t settle for “good enough.” They spotted overlooked problems and came up with clever fixes that actually made life better.
We’ve rounded up some of the smartest solutions to everyday annoyances—scroll through and upvote your favorites!

#1 Parking Lines Go Up The Wall So You Can Properly Park Your Car

Parking Lines Go Up The Wall So You Can Properly Park Your Car
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345points

#2 Lightswitches That Show What They Are For

Lightswitches That Show What They Are For
343points

#3 This Sturdy Runner Allows People Using Wheelchairs Or Walkers To Access Our Local Beach

This Sturdy Runner Allows People Using Wheelchairs Or Walkers To Access Our Local Beach
336points

#4 My New Sheets Have Tags Identifying The Long Side And The Short Side

My New Sheets Have Tags Identifying The Long Side And The Short Side
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330points

#5 My Oven Shows The Start Time Incase You Did Not Start A Timer

My Oven Shows The Start Time Incase You Did Not Start A Timer
323points

#6 I Found A Wallet On A Saturday, I Left A Note In A Way So Only The Real Owner Could Contact Me

I Found A Wallet On A Saturday, I Left A Note In A Way So Only The Real Owner Could Contact Me
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318points

#7 Free Vegetable Leaves For Pets In My Local Supermarket's Produce Section

Free Vegetable Leaves For Pets In My Local Supermarket's Produce Section
315points

#8 The Cafe At My Closest Beach Gives Free Drinks To People Who Collect A Bucket Of Litter From The Beach

The Cafe At My Closest Beach Gives Free Drinks To People Who Collect A Bucket Of Litter From The Beach
295points

#9 This Chair In An Office Cafeteria Has A Notch To Hang Bags

This Chair In An Office Cafeteria Has A Notch To Hang Bags
295points

#10 The Guy Who Does The Grass For My Building Left A Rectangle Of Wild Flowers So The Bees Can Use Them

The Guy Who Does The Grass For My Building Left A Rectangle Of Wild Flowers So The Bees Can Use Them
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293points

#11 This Plug Has A Hole In It To Make It Easier To Pull Out Of The Wall Without Tugging The Cord

This Plug Has A Hole In It To Make It Easier To Pull Out Of The Wall Without Tugging The Cord
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285points

#12 The Hospital My Wife Delivered At Gives You A Kit So You Can Have A “Birth Day” Party

The Hospital My Wife Delivered At Gives You A Kit So You Can Have A “Birth Day” Party
281points

#13 The Beaches Here In The Netherlands Have Free Sunscreen Dispensers

The Beaches Here In The Netherlands Have Free Sunscreen Dispensers
263points

#14 This Apartment Complex Pool With Wheelchair Access

This Apartment Complex Pool With Wheelchair Access
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261points

#15 Not Only Does It Keep Your Page; It Keeps Your Line

Not Only Does It Keep Your Page; It Keeps Your Line
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257points

#16 The Bathroom I Went To At A Restaurant Had Free Feminine Hygiene Products

The Bathroom I Went To At A Restaurant Had Free Feminine Hygiene Products
251points

#17 This Gate That Allows Horses But Not Vehicles

This Gate That Allows Horses But Not Vehicles
238points

#18 This Parking Garages Floor Names To Help You Remember Where You Parked

This Parking Garages Floor Names To Help You Remember Where You Parked
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236points

#19 The Employees At This Venue Have The Location Of The Restroom On Their Shirts

The Employees At This Venue Have The Location Of The Restroom On Their Shirts
232points

#20 This Staircase Has A Crevice To Roll Your Bike Up The Stairs

This Staircase Has A Crevice To Roll Your Bike Up The Stairs
232points
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