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Best Useless Invention Doggy Hairpieces Who among us hasn't looked at the tiny canines parading on Lincoln Road and thought, Damn, that puppy needs a toupee.

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Most inventions are designed to make our lives easier, but Rube Goldberg Machines are for people who like a challenge. You’ve probably seen them in adverts, films, or YouTube videos: complicated ...

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