People at all times were good at inventing devices that improve, simplify and just decorate their lives. Here is a selection of interesting “things” about which not everyone knows.

Whether it’s a device with certain functions or one that exists just to demonstrate the boundless human imagination, you’ll be so excited that you want to take something for yourself.

And we won’t be limited to 21st century inventions, but will look at the coolest objects in history.

1. Sculpture that vanishes in front of you – the Quantum Sculpture of Julian Voss-Andreae

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2. A pill bottle that keeps track of when it was last opened

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3. This is a mud shovel. The holes help break suction when digging in mud

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4. These 1 meter Pringles cans

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5. “We accidentally found the perfect mirror for a narcissist”

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6. This beehive that’s inside a house

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7. “Pet Parking” outside a takeaway place

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8. I got a 40-year pocket calendar that works till 2057

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9. How Music Was Typed Before Computers

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10. Victorian era cast iron radiator with bread warmer

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11. Vintage metal shopping list

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12. The logo on my umbrella only shows up when wet

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13. This 3D-printed “digital” sundial accurately projects the time onto the ground in a recognisable digital clock style!

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14. Beidane tents in Morocco

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15. This pen from a technical college that says how many words can be written with it

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16. TV light simulator

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