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Humanity has produced some truly elite ideas. The snooze button, read receipts, and trash bags with drawstrings that actually close. Civilizational wins. Whoever invented these absolutely understood ...

Over the years, there have been lots of inventions that have saved lives, while others have made things easier. However, other inventions do not fit into this category, and some might even deem them ...

With hits like the Dyson Airwrap, Stanley ice cube trays, and the Ninja Creami, innovation in the 21st century is at an all-time high. Many of these inventions stand out for their clever design or ...

Welcome to Joseph’s Machines, the home of wildly overcomplicated contraptions designed to solve the simplest problems in the most entertaining way possible. From automatic hair-washing machines to ...