It’s hard to keep up with everything that happens in the world, but this Instagram account is helping spread the knowledge.
Yup That Existsshares images and info on weird and wonderful things, people and places from around the world. We’ve collected some of our favourites below, but we’d highly recommend checking out theInstagramandTikTokaccounts to see more.
Light up traffic lights
There are some traffic likes in India that are truly terrific. Rather than just having the lights on a pole, the entire pole lights up so people can easily see when the lights have changed. No honking necessary.
Wooden Rolls Royce
If you love something but can’t afford it, then you’ll have to adapt to overcome. In this case, a talented woodworker used their skills to craft a wooden, yet functional replica of a Rolls Royce that would otherwise cost $28 million.
An interesting idea for road (and animal) safety. The reflective paint should stop there being as many accidents involving deer in future. The results are quite terrifying too though.
Star Wars Tamagotchi
If you’re old enough to remember Tamagotchi and you’re a Star Wars fan, then you’re bound to appreciate this one.
It comes complete with R2-D2’s colours and looks amazing.
Shipping container houses
This one architect group has been creating rather neat-looking houses out of shipping containers. A good way to reuse them?
“London-based designer James Whitaker has created one of the coolest-looking houses in Joshua Tree, California. The house is made from real shipping containers and includes all of your standard amenities including a living room, en-suites, a kitchen, and bathrooms.”
Exercise at McDonald’s
China apparently has an interesting take on eating and burning calories. In some McDonald’s restaurants, there are exercise bikes built into the tables so you can eat and burn off the calories at the same time.
Earth’s Black Box
One company is working on a Black Box for our home planet that’s designed to record data on our world and the state of the environment so that it can be seen by future generations. The idea being they can see what went wrong and avoid making the same mistakes.
Personal Aerial Vehicle
Aerospace company Jetson has been working on creating personal electrical aerial vehicles. So you’ll soon be able to take to the skies. As Yup That Exists notes, it looks similar to the speeder bike from Star Wars fame.
For the most affectionate of pet owners, there’s a company that’s crafted a moped with a cage that you can pop your favourite furry friend into. Ideal if they like to go on adventures with you.
Shelters for the homeless
In Germany, one city is caring for its homeless with dedicated sleep pods. Those pods are designed to provide warmth and shelter for those in need. They also have communication built into them so social workers can be reached if needed.
