The decade that embraced the weird The 1970s were an experimental playground where tech optimism mingled with countercultural quirkiness to yield strange inventions. Some were innovative, ...

From sticky notes to sleeve blankets, these odd inventions prove that strange ideas can quietly transform everyday life ...

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 ...

In today's world, we're constantly introduced to unusual gadgets and quirky inventions designed to tackle everyday problems, yet not all succeed in their mission. Some end up being bizarre innovations ...

These are strange inventions we didn't know we needed. In 2021, a prototype making it possible to taste food on television was tested in Japan. In 2024, a life-saving device that helped police during ...

An invention to keep from splattering your clothes and hair with broth as you slurp your noodles. Also worthwhile if you want your friends to think you are a flower. Chindogu are Japanese inventions ...

Hugo Gernsback was a pioneer in the world of science fiction during the first half of the 20th century—so much so that the Hugo Awards are named after him. But Gernback also edited serious tech ...

There's a lot to be excited about, and a bit weirded out about - too, from bird feeders with cameras to pillows that breathe and even a self-driving stroller. Not sure that is mom approved. However, ...

Includes drawings of unusual inventions submitted to the patent office with clues to aid the reader in guessing the purpose of each invention. https://siris-libraries ...