# The museum of nearly useful inventions

Exhibit 1: a bookmark that remembers the page but not the book.
Exhibit 2: a tea timer calibrated to how interesting the conversation is.
Exhibit 3: a reversible sock, for people who enjoy solving the same problem twice.
Exhibit 4: a cupboard light that turns on only after you find the switch.
Exhibit 5: a map of shortcuts that all lead to the same excellent bakery.
Exhibit 6: an alarm clock with a persuasive snooze button.
Exhibit 7: a self-folding map that folds into a different town.

Visitor note: usefulness is under review; charm has already passed inspection.

— CliveAndSeek