12 gadgets for problems that seemed unresolved

1. Economics and practicality

Our list starts with a provocation: If you thought the box-mounted toilet was more economical, it's because you don't know this toilet that reuses handwashing water for flush time.

2. Traffic lights or billboards ?

Another great solution comes from Ukraine: these are traffic lights whose illumination can be seen from leagues away. The reason for such emphasis is to get drivers' attention and avoid side collisions at intersections.

3. For all species

This water cooler is designed for humans and their dogs to quench thirst. Through a ramp, water flows from the highest part of the piece to a surface that is at the same height as the animals.

4. To infinity and beyond

Rudimentary and surprisingly simple, this piece, basically made of pieces of pipe, points to the exact location of the mountains that make up the Swiss Alps. As if that weren't enough, the device still shows the height of some of them.

5. Thinking outside the box

The author of this photo was surprised to open the box where the table he bought was disassembled: the pieces were already all separated, and a label indicating which should be used first.

6. An access to the sun

The city of Cobourg, Canada, has only 20, 000 inhabitants, but local authorities have nonetheless considered the accessibility of wheelchair users visiting Victoria's Beach. On this beach, a ramp was laid over the sand strip to the edge of Lake Ontario - one of North America's five Great Lakes.

7. Timing by Timing

Clarifying, the packaging of this toothpaste shows not only the composition of its contents, but also its origin in nature and its purpose.

8. Killing Time

If you hate waiting for the elevator, you will want this invention in every building on the planet. It is a button that is 9 meters from the equipment: until you reach your door, it will be closer to your floor.

9. Not to lose accounts

Those who are unbeatable in the art of forgetting have come up with a simple way to help them remember the last time a certain medicine was taken. They have created a lid with a digital clock that displays when the package was last opened.

10. In complete darkness

This hotel, aware that some guests do not like to wear eye patches, has installed curtains whose rails help to prevent light from entering through the cracks.

11. Dual Use

At first glance, the grid that borders this channel may look like futuristic artwork or have been damaged, but it is also a series of benches. Just have the courage to suspend your butt over the water.

12. Real Time Calculation

The last item on our list is not the over-tech, but it is a very convenient genius. It's just a calculator attached to a grocery shopping cart, made for those who add value to their purchases and hate to run out of budget.