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15 Items That Shocked Us Until We Realized, “Of Course That’s A Thing!”

chicken on a leash and sneakers with rain jackets

We’re often amazed by the power of human ingenuity. People have always found incredible ways to get around or solve the problems they encounter in their everyday lives, no matter how minor those problems may seem to others. In fact, every so often we stumble upon an invention or product that seems like it came straight out of left field, and when that happens, we can’t help but say, “Of course that’s a thing!”

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On Reddit, over two million users flock to the “Of Course That’s A Thing” subreddit to share pictures they’ve found all over the web. Some of these items are strange, but we can see the appeal; others are so bizarre they blow right past “quirky” into “scary” territory.

1. At first, we thought you’d have to be a bit bock-bock-bonkers to walk a chicken on a leash! Then we saw the little bowtie on the front… and we were sold.

2. These sequined throw pillows have a secret, and it’s a National Treasure.

3. Now that we know these exist, our only question is “why?”

4. Tell me you’re a sneaker head without saying you’re a sneaker head.

5. We didn’t know this device to fill the gravel on model railroads existed, but now we want one. And a model rail set, of course.

6. Fish aren’t very good company, but any port in a storm?

7. “What’s that? I couldn’t hear you because I have squid tentacles coming out of my ears.”

8. We’d pray for rain just so we could whip out this bad boy! Lettuce pray for rain, right?

9. Does it have to be tomatoes, or could it be some other form of soft fruit? Either way, we’re in.

10.If having a giant dog bed for humans to snuggle with their dog is wrong, we don’t want to be right.

11. You never know when you’ll need to leap out of bed straight into battle!

12. Do they take Venmo? Asking for a friend.

13. “Sorry, I’m already wrapped up in my tortilla” seems like a pretty good reason to stay home, if you ask us.

14. Trying to send a subtle hint that you’re ready to get engaged? Slip this lovely item onto your ring finger. Guaranteed to get their attention!

15. Bananas come in their own wrappers, but sure, this is necessary.

You know we’re all over that human-sized dog bed! Tell the truth, which one of these items would you purchase?

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