Useless Inventions
The Almost-Done Progress Bar
A polished brass desk object with one glowing bar that has sat at 97 percent since the day it was made, connected to nothing and finishing nothing.
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Patent-pending solutions to problems no one has.
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The Second-Opinion Mirror
A full-length mirror that waits until you have walked away, then offers a short, studiously non-committal opinion on your outfit.
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The Sock Apology Drawer
A drawer that mournfully announces which sock it lost, and when, via a small LED display.
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The Hush-Pop: Silent Bubble Wrap
Finally, a way to enjoy the tactile satisfaction of popping bubble wrap without any of that pesky, joyful noise.
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A Kettle That Whistles in Latin
It boils water just fine. It also conjugates verbs.