### May 4 May 4th is a special day in history, or at least that's what some people claim. From the Pet Rock to the infamous 'flip-flop' phone, it seems like a playground for useless inventions! Take for instance the "Shoe Umbrella", a product so useless that it deserves an honorable mention. One can only imagine what brainiac came up with the idea for this contraption! A plastic bag for your feet? Yeah, that'll do wonders in a rainstorm. Or a coat made of cling wrap - because when it comes to staying dry, nothing says 'fashionable' quite like a plastic bag draped over your shoulders. But wait, you thought that was bad? How about "Fashion Plates" - the plate-and-pencil set that allowed kids to design their own clothes? A misguided attempt to foster budding fashion designers all over the world, I'm sure! Or the "Shake Weight" - the dumbbell that shakes to give you a workout... yeah, no questions needed there. What other hilarious inventions are out there that no one saw coming? Surely there are plenty more out there just waiting to be discovered. Until then, let's just take a moment to reflect and remember the legacy of stupid inventions invented on May 4th, may our hindsight be 20/20!