Problem Solving Masters Who Figured It All Out

If things never broke or needed improvement, the world wouldn't be the same. Broken situations help lead to innovative solutions that bright minds can expand upon and make even more remarkable.

The following people came up with genius solutions to things that needed fixing.

This Workplace Had Issues With Squirrels Stealing From The Vending Machine

squirrel hack so they won't steal
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Due to squirrels repeatedly stealing from the vending machine, one employee came up with a genius idea.

She made a tiny version that only had nuts in it. The critters loved that idea.

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Tired Of Smelly Sponges?

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air out your sponges
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If you're like me, then you hate using a smelly sponge. Airing it out can help with that.

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Find a binder clip and air that bad boy out for future use.

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Leave Them Alone

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don't bother the cook at the burger joint
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Since people kept asking the cook for their food, they made these shirts to help direct them.

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Why would you ask the person making the food? It's not like you can pay them.

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To End The Debate

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solve the TP debate at the house
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Some people don't like the toilet paper coming down from the back, but others don't like when it comes down the front.

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This household came up with a great way to end that war.

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For Grocery Shopping In The Rain

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for the umbrella curve
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Why didn't I think of this earlier? It's a simple idea, but it's very genius.

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As long as your bags aren't too heavy, this should be an easy fix for holding everything.

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Ring Wouldn't Fit Anymore

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ring wouldn't fit anymore so had to fix
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This person's ring wouldn't fit anymore, so they came up with an idea. They turned it into a necklace!

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The four knots on it represent each kid they have. That's very nice.

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A Creative Bridge

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bus bridge for the river
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Who said you needed an official bridge to get across a river? Whoever did this deserves a round of applause.

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All they have to do is paint it to spruce it up, and it's perfect.

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One Way To Use Them

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lifted for the flood
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Car hydraulics were very popular in the past and have died down since the late '90s.

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This guy doesn't care. He put his hook up to good use during this flood in his town.

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"The Birdhouse Booby Trap Device"

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birdhouse booby trap for cats like Tom and Jerry
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This is straight out of Tom and Jerry. The cat never saw it coming, and that's what makes it better.

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You can bet that it will never try to mess with that birdhouse again.

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For The Perfect Clean

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nice cleaning job fix
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This is how you take your cleaning to the next level. No one likes getting their prints on the floor while mopping it.

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Tie some towels around your ankles for the next cleaning session.

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Ball Is Life

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ball is life to many
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What is one to do when ball is life, but there aren't any hoops around? This is the solution.

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You don't even need a backboard, but this person still added one.

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Taking The Dents Out

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hot water plunge fixes the dent
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This person came up with a great way to take out minor dents in your car.

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All you need is hot water and a plunger! That's two of the most common household things.

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Can't Get Enough Of Cereal

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in need of cereal but no bowl
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Imagine waking up in a rush, thinking you're about to have a nice bowl of cereal.

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That's when you find out all your bowls are dirty. This lady brought out the large wine glass to save the day.

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When You're In A Rush

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steam you clothes with your stove
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If you don't have an iron or you're in a rush, crank on that stove and boil some water!

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The steam will help take the wrinkles out of your clothing.

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For The Superior Shot

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up close pics at the game
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If your seat at a sports event can't help provide you with a great picture, it's time to bust out those binoculars.

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I don't know what gave this man this idea, but it's perfect.

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When The Door Breaks

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when the door breaks so you have to improvise
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The door wasn't working properly on this plane, so someone had to improvise with their shirt.

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Do you want someone coming in on you doing to the "do?" No, you don't want that.

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"Disinfecting In A Beiping Market, Smart And Timely!"

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cleaning the hand rails at the market
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With this trick, you can feel comfortable using the handrails that are otherwise infested with other's germs.

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I believe every place with escalators like this should implement this in the future.

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Humane Mouse Trap

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mouse trap over the bucket
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All mice want is something to eat so they can survive. With a trap like this, you can catch them all.

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I hope your home isn't infested with them, but this is how you capture them starting now.

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Funny AND Creative

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lego charger holder creative fix
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Getting creative with fixes has to be the best part. This is what it's all about right here.

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The face on the Lego man makes this even better because it looks like he doesn't know what he's doing.

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Pesky Soap

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stick old bar to new bar of soap
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Here's one thing you can do with the little soaps that you accumulate in your shower.

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It's a simple yet effective hack for those who love using soap bars instead of gels.