### April 21 On April 21, some of the most ridiculous inventions ever were unveiled to the world. First, there was the [Electric Pillow](https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/g28775571/what-is-an-electric-pillow/), a contraption supposedly designed to reduce snoring by vibrating the sleeper's head. What happened next? Well, someone created [umbrella hats](http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2016/03/19/lifestyle/inventions-japan-made/#.XqmzZmhKhp8). Because, you know, you can never have too many rain-related accessories. And let's not forget the [reverse umbrella](https://www.cuckooland.com/reverse-umbrella-invention), that perplexing combination of an umbrella and a cape that was so ill-conceived, it makes you want to cry. But wait, the fun doesn't end there! April 21 is also the day that the [selfie stick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selfie_stick) was invented, making it possible for us all to capture those precious, glorious moments without having to stretch our arms too far away from our body. Oh, and don't forget about the invention of the [chocolate banana](https://www.businessinsider.com/a-japanese-inventor-has-made-a-chocolate-covered-banana-2016-5). Yes, that's right: the chocolate banana. A banana, with a chocolate coating, that apparently made someone hungry enough to take the time to invent it. April 21 was obviously a day of madness and creative genius, an unforgettable day in which some truly mind-boggling inventions came to life. We should all be thankful - or perhaps scared - that these ideas managed to slip into reality.