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Wacky patents and gadgets of an unconventional and humorous nature.
Photo Gallery - Guinness World Records & Attempts
Sir Hugh Beaver was the inventor of the concept of Guinness World Records.
The Unappreciated Joke
The Unappreciated Joke a film by Thomas Edison
Grateful Dead - Trademarks
Famous trademarks belonging to the Grateful Dead
History of Flying Saucers - Patents for Flying Saucers
Flying saucers - yes - there are patents issued for this invention.
The Gadgets of Arthur Paul Pedrick
British eccentric, Arthur Paul Pedrick invented the oddest gadgets.
Obscure Patents and Gadgets
Selected by IBM's Patent Search.
Totally Absurd
A hilarious look at goofy gadgets! Featuring a new invention each week.
Weird & Wonderful Wacky Patents
Over the years, inventors have tried to solve many of the problems of daily life. Who could forget the vital advances to the state of the art that these gadgets have brought?
Patently Absurd
Proving the point that anyone can can patent anything, UK wacky patents and gadgets.
Pumping the Patent Files
The Smoking Gun is proud to present this sampling of kooky, classic, and bizarre patent filings--all of which have been granted by federal officials.
Inspector Gadget Gizmos
This is the second installment of wacky patents, the kind of inventions that, um, take The Smoking Gun's breath away.
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