I usually have the general opinion that we’re getting DUMBER as humans and that the future is bleak.

But then I see posts like the ones you’re about to see that concern people coming up with genius solutions to modern problems and it gives me hope for the future!

Are you ready to have your faith in humanity restored at least just a little bit?

Then let’s take a look!

1. Not complaining anymore, are you?

This is pretty brilliant.

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2. That’s one way to do it.

I, for one, am impressed.

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3. These kids are going places.

Nice work, kiddos! And I’m sure they’re now the most popular kids in the class.

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4. Whoa. Mad Max style.

Take that, you little creatures!

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5. That shows you sad our health care system is…

Wow. This is something else.

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6. Just like a movie.

Somebody got ripped off!

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7. Only in Colorado.

You gotta love it!

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8. Come and play for us!

This is pretty awesome.

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9. This woman is a LEGEND.

And we should all bow down to her.

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10. That’s a great idea!

You don’t want to be cursed, do you? DO YOU?

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11. Run for it!

No match for that lion.

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12. Awww. That’s pretty sweet.

I hope they had a great time.

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Now it’s your turn!

Have you ever come up with a really clever solution for a problem that you faced?

If so, please tell us all about it in the comments.

Thanks a lot!