Results: Genius Inventions? Part 4 of 5
The best inventions solve practical solutions to everyday problems, doing so efficiently and with a bit of style. But sometimes things don't exactly work out like this. Sometimes inventions can appear rather strange, either because they attempt to solve problems that do not exist, or they attempt to do so in very odd and peculiar ways. In this series we'll look at 10 questionable inventions and ask one simple question... Is this a genius invention? BBC Science Focus is my source for this series.
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The cat meow machine. Want all of the benefits of a cat without actually owning one? Well, this pointless invention developed in Japan in the 1960's doesn't offer you either. The device was designed for scaring rats and mice but these rodents were not fooled – and it was incapable of cuddling you at the end of a long day. On the plus side, it didn't rip your sofa to shreds and didn't bring you home small dead animals. Is this a genius invention?
Yes
13%
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128 votes
No
41%
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406 votes
Undecided
22%
•
220 votes
Not Applicable
25%
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247 votes
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The original napping pillow, made by Ostrichpillow, is gloriously bonkers. It allows you to take a nap on a desk or table in comfort, blocking out light and noise and cushioning your head while allowing you to breathe through the nose or mouth. The only problem is that your coworkers might not appreciate your snoring during that important meeting, but you might be too comfortable to notice. Is this a genius invention?
Yes
18%
•
177 votes
No
37%
•
366 votes
Undecided
22%
•
220 votes
Not Applicable
24%
•
238 votes
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