I think about my grandparent's generation a lot — those poor souls didn't have Google or Amazon next-day delivery or Postmates or any of the awesome services we use every single day. How did they do it? How did they make it through their life without all these cool things?
The answer is, of course, that they didn't even know about them. And it's hard to miss something — to crave something — if you don't know it exists.
And here's where things get interesting for us: what cool things are we missing out on, simply because we aren't privy to their existence? Do you ever Google what do I want to buy? just to see what cool stuff is out there? Well, we've got you covered. The subreddit /r/DidntKnowIWantedThat collects incredible toys, gadgets, home items, and the like that you didn't know existed but will now desperately want. All these items are so cool and essential that our grandkids will wonder how we ever got by without them.
As if soy sauce wasn't beautiful enough already.
Soy sauce dishes that "reveal" a painting once you fill them up.
- aliciam_d
Now that's a manly musk.
There's soap that makes you smell like gunpowder, campfire, and whiskey.
- BeerbongsOnly
Your roommates will thank you.
This remote has a headphone plug in it to listen to TV quietly.
- superp0rk
For the sake of others, do not wear these at night.
Yes you might be creepy but at least you're comfortable af.
- Mdlt98
It's beautiful.
It's crazy that this isn't a standard in literally every home. The water drips... into the drain. Come on, that's obviously where it should go.
I like that the bottom one is like a tomb.
Very cool design for siblings who share a room.
- benjixinator
If you don't know who this is, you must be living under a rock.
The perfect wheels don't exi...
- RESPAWN919
Know what size cup you're grabbing at a glance.
Have you literally ever grabbed the right size measuring cup? I'd say 52 percent of my baking time is spent squinting at the handles of measuring cups.
Classy adult Uno is the best Uno.
I'd like to see my jerk friends call me a baby when I suggest we play this version of Uno instead of going out drinking.
A coconut horse sound-making thingy for bikes.
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The ultimate relaxo.
- Where does it stop? Where does it end? Does it end?
Look at the way it winds all around. You get this pillow and you are set for life vis a vis pillows.
This hidden drawer within a drawer.
- Aww, lil' pottery is the cutest pottery.
Didn't know I wanted to have a mini pottery kit at home. - chu_potterWon't someone please think of the (fur) children?
Thanks didn’t know I wanted this doormat warning people of my dogs.
- Aly_onthebeat
These cups that look like cat paws.
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A clothing rack for all your clothing needs.
- I've never wanted anything more.
My latest creation. The Fender "Jack Rack". Wall mounting guitar amp key hanger. - isuckatthegeetar
This shortcut-displaying keyboard cover.
- Finally, a way to empathize with your plants.
This smart planter gives your plant a face and shows you how it's feeling.
- cannonball-594
This would save my back!
I don't know about you, but when I'm charging my phone and sitting on the couch, I have to hunch over all weird so it can reach the outlet.
Is it floating?
Gonna buy land and build myself a house just so I can have a window like this.
Someone deserves a medal.
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This 3D-printed faucet.
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When the castle floor is too cold in the morning.
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For the shorties in the back.
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My kitchen floor has a built-in cooler.
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I don't even like or study chemistry.
- How does it look like it's both from the future and the past?
Some people want a classic car but I want this 1931 one-wheeled motorcycle.
- Night-Train-Pain