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8 Wacky Japanese Inventions That May Actually Be Kind of Genius
1. Head umbrella
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Now you can enjoy all of your favorite two-handed activities in the rain!
2. Butter stick
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Spreading butter on toast will never be the same. Just don’t confuse the butter stick with a glue stick!
3. Back scratching grid
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Hey, could you get C5 for me? Yeah, that hits the spot.
4. Noodle hair guard
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Getting noodle broth all over your hair is not a good feeling. Make sure to use one of these handy dandy hair guards for a splash-free slurping experience. 🍜
5. Umbrella tie
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So you’ll always be prepared for rain, fashionably.
6. Square watermelons
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Why buy a clunky, round watermelon when you can have a square one?
7. Baby mop
This takes chores to a whole new level.