19 ridiculous Japanese inventions that just might be genius

Sure, inventions like the light bulb and mobile phones have changed our lives for the better. But there are lesser-known inventions out there that might be just as revolutionary if we gave them half a chance. Over the last few decades, Japanese inventors have come up with some pretty outrageous ideas, including cat mops, the  just-for-men baby nurser and butter sticks. They call these inventions "chindogu," which roughly translates to "unusual inventions."  Unusual? Definitely. Unusable in any dignified society? Probably. Take a look at 19 inventions that might make your life easier — or harder, depending on how much you care what other people think.

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