The things that make the greatest impact in our lives aren't always the grandest ideas. Which is more important: the Brooklyn Bridge, or the shovels that allowed it to be built?
Now, sure, way more people can get to and from work with ease via the Brooklyn Bridge, but those shovels built many more bridges, and other stuff, too.
The ideas below might not be quite as ingenious, but they're definitely cool all the same.
I don't know for sure what kind of vehicle this is, but I'm going to assume it's a minivan, for no particular reason. This must have been an absolute lifesaver on family road trips.
I know what you're thinking: My phone has a calculator, and I can play chess on it. But can you play chess on it when the battery is dead? Checkmate.
You know, all that stuff you have to juggle when you're just trying to warm up with a hot chocolate. And frankly, couldn't we all use a little more storage in our lives?
Because the only thing more annoying than being approached by pushy salespeople is not being able to find help when you need it.
Hey, it's a bathroom, so it's not going to be perfect, but step-flushers are definitely a step in the right direction.
Because everybody hates rushing for a free spot only to discover a tiny compact was hidden behind an SUV.
Great for those tall towers in big cities: Get in on the 32nd floor, hit the taxi button, have one waiting out front by the time you hit the lobby.
And it's about time. Is there even such a thing as too many chargers?
You know that the corners will just rip the plastic bag if you try to carry it normally.
But they're not strictly pay bathrooms — the vouchers get you 50 cents towards any purchase at the gas station.
No more diluting your tasty beverage in the name of keeping it cold! This is amazing if you're shelling out for some of the fancy stuff.
Who wants to dig around in a chip bag up to their elbow?
And it's not just ramen, it's a great idea for any eatery specializing in messier foods, like wings or pasta.
Definitely worth the investment to help reduce collisions, especially on dark, rural roads.
And they even provide the buckets for people to put their trash into. Nice work!
Instead of using a coaster, you rest your brew on the metal to keep it frosty! So smart!
It doesn't seem like much right now, but when you're out and about and your bike tires run low, this will seem absolutely magical.
Saturday mornings just got a bit simpler now that there's a place to store your coffee while you pace the grocery store aisles.
I suspect "tomorrow" is a cheeky label for things you have to put off buying until payday.
Because a lot of people seem to need all the help they can get staying inside the lines.
Which must make finding your way around a strange town much easier, without having to worry about surprise charges on your phone bill.
Here's hoping it doesn't have to be used often, but that it does get used when it's needed.
And there's a tiny hole at the bottom so water won't just sit in the dish and get gross.
Honestly might be more useful for shade on a sunny day than to keep rain off, but either way, it's welcome.
