When we think of a genius idea, we typically think of something ambitious enough to actually change the world. Even if the results are small, the idea and the scope of what the product can be used for are so huge that the possibilities can seem endless.
However, there has be a level below these lofty heights that is still worth celebrating. Just because they didn't ripple throughout the world, that doesn't mean the things the people on this list thought of aren't impressive in their own right.
And so, let's take a moment to highlight some cleverness that people obviously needed in their lives.