What is something really stupid you purchased that turned out far better than expected?

RanchOnPancakes@lemmy.world to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world – 1032 points –

I bought a piece of 1.5 inch stiff foam to try to fix a sag in a bed. It didn't work but having that thick piece of solid foam around has been a life saver.

Need something flat to put a laptop on? Throw it on the foam. Going to be doing something that requires you to be on your knees for a while? Get the foam!

It went from stupid purchase to something I'd gladly replace if it broke.

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Fidget toy.

How many times have you nearly pinched yourself with them using them this way? lol

Fortunately, I have very small ones. I bought bigger ones later, but knowing myself I keep them out of play range.

Slo mo guys made a video smashing magnets together, and they were way more nervous than in the explosions or firearms videos!