Humanity has produced some truly elite ideas, from the snooze button and read receipts to trash bags with drawstrings that ...

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 ...

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7 2025/2026 Jerseys Every Premier League Fan Wants in Their Rotation Here’s a look at seven of the standout jerseys this season, with a blend of performance tech and off-pitch appeal. Home - Pulse ...

TOKYO — “Three, two, one, dobatto!” With a push, a large amount of ichimi-togarashi spicy red chili powder dropped out from the belly of a plastic seal on top of a machine. The amount of the powder ...

Ten years ago, I was obsessed with reading those useless Japanese invention books. I was re-reading the timeless book today, when I suddenly realized…. the book is just like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

See vintage photos of totally useless inventions from LIFE magazine's archives. Thursday is random day. At least it is today, on this blog. So here are some random and useless -- and in some cases ...

Reporting from Yang village, ChinaReporting from Yang village, China — He was an ordinary welder in a boring job. Geng Shuai was about to turn 30 and knew that if he did not find an outlet for his ...

I’m a sucker for a new gadget – and I have the debris of half-used, long-discarded items all around me to prove it. Probably class most as disappointing rather than useless – especially in comparison ...