This fascinating Instagram account shares things you didn't know existed
By Adrian Willings (image credit: Sandeep Hoonjan/@yup.that.exists)
This fascinating Instagram shares things you didn't know existed
It's hard to keep up with everything that happens in the world, but this Instagram account is helping spread the knowledge. (image credit: Sandeep Hoonjan/@yup.that.exists)
Light up traffic lights
Rather than just having the lights on a pole, the entire pole lights up so people can easily see when the lights have changed. No honking necessary. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Wooden Rollys Royce
A talented woodworker used their skills to craft a wooden, yet functional replica of a Rolls Royce that would otherwise cost $28 million. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Accident prevention
The reflective paint should stop there being as many accidents involving deer in future. The results are quite terrifying too though. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Star Wars Tamagotchi
If you're old enough to remember Tamagotchi and you're a Star Wars fan, then you're bound to appreciate this one. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Shipping container houses
This one architect group has been creating rather neat looking houses out of shipping containers. A good way to reuse them? (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Exercise at McDonald's
In some McDonald's restaurants in China, there are exercise bikes built into the tables so you can eat and burn off the calories at the same time. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Earth's Black Box
This is a Black Box for Earth that's designed to record data on our world and the state of the environment so that it can be seen by future generations. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Personal Aerial Vehicle
Aerospace company Jetson has been working on creating personal electrical aerial vehicles. They look just like speeders. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Mopet
There's a company that's crafted a moped with a cage that you can pop your favourite furry friend into. Ideal if they like to go on adventures with you. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Shelters for the homeless
In Germany, one city is caring for its homeless with dedicated sleep pods. Those pods are designed to provide warmth and shelter for those in need. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
A smart Fisher-Price phone
Recently Fisher-Price developed a version suitable for an adult that allows Bluetooth calls to the phone from a nearby smartphone. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Drone halos
Photographer Will Ferguson has been using lit-up drones to paint in the sky for some very impressive photographs. (image credit: @yup.that.exists/@iwillfoto)
VHS tape trainers
Now you can show your age with these trainers that are styled with VHS style branding and come complete with a VHS box too. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Smart shoes for the blind
These shoes have sensors to help the visually impaired detect obstacles while they're walking. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Canned air
One company is selling canned air from various places around the world. Now you can breathe that fresh city air straight from a paint can. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Realistic helmets
If you don't like the idea of wearing a helmet because it might mess up your hair, then worry no more. (image credit: @yup.that.exists/Jyo John Mullor)
3D printed ultrasounds
Doctors in Brazil are using 3D printing techniques to produce three-dimensional representations of the baby. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Face licking phone
Ever wished your phone was a bit smarter or at least a bit more friendly? These students apparently did because they've made a phone that'll lick your face. (image credit: @yup.that.exists/Sandeep Hoonjan and Xianzhi Zhang)
The Great Wave in Lego
Here the famous Great Wave painting has been re-created using 50,000 Lego bricks and 400 hours of effort. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Pinhole camera
This image was taken by a pinhole camera made using a beer can. It was created then forgotten about for eight years. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)
Late train certificates
In Japan, they treat lateness as a serious business and if you're a passenger, you have the right to expect more from the service. (image credit: @yup.that.exists)