Well, well, well, brace yourselves for a good old-fashioned facepalm session, folks! We’ve scoured the depths of innovation, and it turns out there are some clever folks out there who’ve been living in the future while we’re still stuck in 2023. Behold, the headline that’s about to unleash a tidal wave of «Why didn’t I think of that?» moments.

From brilliant life hacks to mind-boggling inventions, these 20+ genius ideas are here to make you question your own creativity—or lack thereof. Ever heard of a coffee cup with a built-in cookie holder? Yep, someone beat us to it. And how about an umbrella that also charges your phone? It’s real, and it’s out there. But don’t worry, we’re all in the same boat of «shoulda, coulda, woulda.» Keep scrolling to hop on the «Why didn’t I think of that?» train. Who knows, you might just stumble upon your next million-dollar idea in the process.

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