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I Survived · Nov 4, 2026 · 41m

Picture this: a full-body gas mask for babies. How about Smell-o-Vision? Or a robot powered by eating slugs? These are all real inventions, and we’ve got them covered—including inflatable airplanes, hidden cameras in your contact lenses, and coffin security systems to protect you in the afterlife.

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