The Big Idea Book

Nothing like this has ever been published before. There are five hundred new ideas in this book for all manner of things, from unlucky lotteries to metal detectors for dogs, and from hair hats to inflatable swimming costumes. Some of the best ideas include: Invent an alarm clock that scans local radio traffic broadcasts and weather forecasts and adjusts the alarm time accordingly. On days when traffic is really bad, the alarm might sound an hour early. On mornings when it is raining heavily, it probably wouldn't ring at all. Engineer solar powered plant pots on wheels that would manoeuvre themselves around a patio as the sun moves around the sky. Each 'Ropot' would be programmed to seek out just enough sun and water to flourish. Quite uniquely, Ropot gardens would change in design throughout the day. Allow voters in political elections to cast a vote against a candidate. Voters would still have only one vote but each against vote would nullify a 'for' vote. This system would give voters who are disenchanted with party politics, and perhaps unlikely to vote at all, at least the chance to express their feelings about a party they really do not want to be in power. Produce designer plasters branded with the logos of companies such as Nike or Calvin Klein. These would sell to people with actual cuts and grazes but also to fashion victims.