20 great ideas that are simple but totally genius
How many times did you realize that you’ve been using something the wrong way for years? Better yet, how many times have you discovered that there’s an easier way to do simple tasks around the home? Didn’t it feel like such a revelation?
Well, we know the feeling of pure joy upon discovering a home hack. Therefore, take a look at the carefully prepared, exciting list of 20 tricks that will blow your mind. Enjoy!
Minding the elderly in a clever way!
Singapore traffic light allows seniors/disabled to tap cards to add time to cross.
by inmildlyinteresting
Singapore has given its senior citizens the powerful card to hold up traffic. The elderly only need to tap their Identity Card, and they instantly get more time to cross the road. Red light can wait!
3D printed cast!
Isn’t this clever? Suddenly, all problems are gone. You can take a shower, and scratch an itch underneath easily.
Ideal for public restrooms!
This toilet flushes by using your foot.
byu/BradleyC5922 inmildlyinteresting
No need to get your hands dirty after using the toilet. Someone clever thought of a solution where you flush the toilet with your foot. So simple, and yet so helpful!
Shopping in black and red!
This shop has a option to shop alone or with assistance.
byu/noideawhatsupp inmildlyinteresting
What a smart way to make the hopping adventure as user-friendly as possible?! The photo shows a shop where you can choose whether you want to shop on your own or you need assistance. It’s even color-coded to make it extra simple.
When life gives you bananas…
One grocery store decided to sell the overripe bananas extra cheap and included a recipe for banana bread on the bag. A brilliant way to create a win-win situation for everyone. Bravo!
Better safe than sorry!
The hotel I am staying at has the fire evacuation plans at ground level so you can see them if smoke has filled the hallways
byu/cawclot inmildlyinteresting
Check out the clever way to inform the guests at the hotel about the evacuation plan. In case of fire, the evacuation plan is close to the ground, so that people can see it if smoke fills the room. Who thought of that amazing solution?!
Why doesn’t everyone use this?
Supermarket trolleys in Sweden have a map of the supermarket
byu/caspii2 inmildlyinteresting
Supermarket employees in Sweden came up with a brilliant idea to put the map of the whole market on their supermarket trolleys. The solution is incredibly simple. Nevertheless, it does wonders. How many times were you annoyed when you couldn’t find some products? Not anymore, at least not in Sweden.
If this doesn’t stop you from running, we don’t know what will!
Perfectly flat floor, designed to stop people from running in the hallway.
byu/roadtrip-ne inpics
Despite how it looks, the floor is perfectly flat. There is an optical illusion in the middle of the hallway to prevent people from running. We bet it does the job!
So useful!
https://imgur.com/KKSPPr3
This public bike stand comes with a built-in pump. You know, just in case. We congratulate the genius who thought of such a clever solution.
We bet that adults also use this soap gun!
My local car wash has a gun for kids that shoots soap suds at the cars going into the car wash
by inmildlyinteresting
The soap gun is meant for kids. They can have some fun while waiting, all they have to do is to take the soap gun and shoot some soap at cars going through the car wash. Yeah, it’s for the kids, if you know what we mean.
A foldable pizza box!
This pizza box can be torn in half and folded to create a smaller box for leftovers
byu/dark_forebodings_too inmildlyinteresting
Check out the innovative pizza box that comes with the instructions for you to shrink it to half its size. Why? Well, that way you can pack the leftovers. Luckily, those instructions seem simple and easy to follow!
Pizza menu that literally looks like pizza!
This menu in an Italian restaurant, is shaped like a circle showing you what the type of pizza would look like.
byu/polynilium inmildlyinteresting
This pizza menu is shaped in a circle, and the photo shows you how any pizza from the menu looks like. Smart, right?!
Ceiling mirror for future chefs!
My classroom has a mirror so we can see his counter when he’s cooking
byu/AlexsDoritos inmildlyinteresting
Why would only ballet classes use mirrors? The cooking class also needs them. Take a look at the huge mirror on the ceiling that actually comes in extra handy. That way, all students can see the teacher’s counter when he’s cooking.
Test area for the new shoes!
This shoe shop has an area to test your new shoes, containing Lego…
byu/Fresh_Asuna inmildlyinteresting
Well, his one is certainly unexpected. In case you hesitate to buy some shoes because you’re not sure would they be comfortable enough while walking on LEGO-don’t worry. This story’s got you covered. They have a testing area for the shoes. Silly, but interesting!
Your drink will stay cold no matter what!
This bar has a frost strip to rest your drink on so it stays cold.
byu/Wolfos31 inmildlyinteresting
We were surprised to see a bar that has a frosted strip so that your drink can stay cold. Very clever!
A fish for rent!
My friend is staying in a hotel in Belgium. They've offered her the option of renting a fish for the night, in case she's lonely. #noshit pic.twitter.com/DG74iRSfhY
— Michelle DC (@Mich_Cooke) September 2, 2017
A woman was surprised to see that a hotel she was staying in offer golden fishes for rent, in case the guests are lonely. To be completely fair, the option is cheap. In case you’re wondering where can you find such a hotel, this one is in Belgium.
The tiniest hack on the list!
https://imgur.com/EymNGP3
Do you see that small hole on the cup? If yes, do you know what it’s used for? In Japan, people use it to put the teabag string through it. Interesting!
Another shopping hack!
Shopping cart with a calculator
byu/Afrocean inmildlyinteresting
We’ve had a map on the shopping cart, and now we’ve upgraded with a calculator. We can’t imagine how useful it can be, especially if the budget is tight.
Smart bathroom mirror!
The mirror in my hotel in Japan has a heated part that won’t steam up after a shower
byu/mdengler10 inmildlyinteresting
Does it annoy you when the bathroom mirror steams up after a shower? Well, not anymore. Take a look at the mirror that has the heated part so that it doesn’t steam up. Literally, take a look because you can!
Here is what you can do if the yogurt has got a tinfoil lid!
This yogurt lid can be folded into a little spoon
by inmildlyinteresting
You’ll never be without a spoon again. Just follow the instructions on the lid, and you can transform it into a small spoon. Funny how people in the comments said that it’s also called a prison spoon.
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