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May 30, 2023

Amazon Keeps Selling Out Of These Weird & Fascinating Products With Near

From better brownie pans to a pillow with 200,000 reviews.

The word "weird" gets a bad rap, but some of the weirdest products are actually low-key gems that can solve a variety of issues or satisfy a craving you didn't even know you had. If you’ve ever wondered: Why can't there be more crispy corners when you bake brownies? Keep scrolling to find the strangest, coolest brownie pan designed with three times as many corners. Maybe you’re frustrated with constantly dropping crumbs in between appliances; say hello to a stove gap cover you can cut to size.

Prepare to see "weird" in a whole new light. These are among the weirdest, most fascinating products with near-perfect reviews that Amazon can't keep in stock.

For those always angling for corner pieces with those crispy edges, angle no more, because this fascinating brownie pan provides you with three times as many corners as normal. It features a special design to create those corners even in the center of the pan while still ensuring a soft and gooey middle. The pan is made with a PFOA-free non-stick coating that helps the brownies release easily and requires hand washing to stay in great shape for lots of future baking.

If you’re tired of struggling to open kitchen drawers because the aluminum foil or parchment paper box keeps catching, then you will be obsessed with this kitchen wrap organizer that changes everything. It's made of bamboo, which lends a clean yet warm look, and has slots to neatly contain three of your various kitchen wraps. Pull the wrap through the slot and use the built-in slide cutter to provide a clean tear with various labels included for easy identification.

Once you see this pizza storage container in action, you’ll wonder why you ever resorted to storing slices in their greasy boxes. The container is made of BPA-free, food-grade silicone and has the amazing ability to both collapse and expand depending on how many slices you want to store. Keep it in the fridge, pop it in the microwave, and wash it in the dishwasher for effortless cleanup. The container comes with five triangle-shaped trays that can sit under slices when they're microwaved as well as be used to separate the slices while stored.

Sleep soundly and comfortably using these well-reviewed down-alternative pillows that use cooling gel fibers to keep you feeling temperate throughout the night. They have over an amazing 217,000 reviews on Amazon and are available in either a standard or king size with both featuring a 250-thread count cover. Great for back, side, or stomach sleepers alike, they can be easily maintained by a quick pop into the washer and dryer.

Allow plants to thrive no matter how many extra days you tack onto that vacation with these self-watering globes that double as beautiful decor. They’re made of hand-blown glass and come in a set of two in distinctive colors as well as a choice between four sizes ranging from small to jumbo. Fill them with water then turn upside down and place them in your plant with the bulb-side up. When the soil begins to dry out, the water from the bulb will drip down, restoring the perfect amount of lost moisture.

With over 2,900 five-star reviews, this slightly strange but very useful key finder will help you locate keys fast even if they’re 131 feet away. It comes with four color-coded receivers that coordinate with the buttons on the remote as well as eight key rings and four included batteries. When the button is pressed, a beeping alert is sounded on the receiver to help you navigate to it as quickly as possible. In addition to those home or car keys, attach the receivers to anything precious and important such as handbags, backpacks, wallets, and even pets.

If you’ve ever worked with pastry before, there are two things you need: a way to measure and everything to stay as cold as possible for as long as possible. Somehow laboring over a sheet of pastry seems to generate endless heat making the latter virtually impossible, but no longer when you use this French rolling pin. It's made of 100% stainless steel that can be put in the fridge or freezer so that both it and your pastry remain cold when you’re rolling out your layers. The dough won't be caught on its nonstick surface and the lightweight nature of the material allows you to feel the amount of pressure required more accurately. On top of all this, the rolling pin is lined with measurement markings to ensure perfectly even baked goods. It's easy to see how this ingenious tool has garnered over 4,700 reviews and a near-perfect 4.8-star rating.

Perfect for electricity outages and camping adventures, this LED light bulb charges via USB and can be hung anywhere using the included clip hook. It sports tons of versatility with four levels of adjustable brightness including an additional SOS mode. You also have four available timers at your disposal ranging from 15 minutes to four hours. It comes with a USB cable as well as a remote to easily change settings.

Pouring from a large, unwieldy bottle can create a potential flood of spilled beverages on your floor. This strange but intriguing automatic drink dispenser eliminates that possibility altogether. It attaches to most bottles using its universal top and works with the help of two AA batteries (not included). When you press your cup or bowl against the trigger, it releases a steady flow of liquid into the vessel without causing drips or spills.

Set your tablet — iPad, iPad Mini, Fire, or any other tablet or phone — in this adjustable stand so you can see the screen without holding it and sit back. You can add a wireless keyboard to turn that portable into a near-computer. Or just watch movies without losing the feeling in your hands.

If you love donuts, why don't you wrap yourself up in this glazed donut blanket and become one? It's a cozy fleece blanket so you will be warm and cozy while you nap. Though you might be in danger of looking so sweet someone will eat you. (Pizza and tortilla options are also available.) "You gotta love a donut!" said one reviewer. "Especially when you can get wrapped up in it!"

This amazing battery organizer has designated places for over 90 batteries of different types and looks so incredibly tidy, people might wonder if it's possible to be too organized. Well, it's not, as you’ll experience when you locate a battery with ease and test it with the included tester to see if it still has juice. A transparent plastic cover displays everything clearly and the entire thing can be mounted to the wall or easily stored in a drawer.

This intriguing automatic soap dispenser looks slightly futuristic, which is appropriate as it relegates cross-contamination to a thing of the past. It uses an infrared sensor to detect a hand or sponge below the spout and then dispenses the perfect amount of soap based on your choice from the five available output levels. With a capacity of 17 ounces, it will provide you with at least 1400 washes and is a cinch to refill when the time comes.

With over 55,000 reviews and a high 4.6-star rating, this car seat gap filler is clearly and literally filling a need. It comes in a pack of two and attaches to your seat belt catch to sit in between your car seat and the console, filling in that narrow space where all sorts of things like phones, wallets, or snacks annoyingly fall into, becoming a pain to retrieve. Its neoprene material adjusts to whatever shape it needs to, and because it's attached to the seat belt catch, it will always stay with the seat with no readjustment necessary.

Your bathroom countertops will never look as pristine as when you organize all your dental needs in this toothbrush station. It mounts to the wall using strong, non-damaging self-adhesive and has the ability to hold up to nine toothbrushes, with each set of three featuring its own cup stored conveniently upside down to save space. An automatic toothpaste dispenser makes it easy to grab the perfect amount and small compartments on top are perfect for storing the rest of your bathroom or beauty accessories.

If you spend as much time in your car as you do your home, you need this car trash can with over 8,000 reviews on Amazon. It can attach to multiple areas like headrests or side doors using an adjustable strap and is made of waterproof material that won't allow a bit of leakage onto your precious interiors. It comes with 20 plastic liners included and, as an added bonus, it can act as a soft cooler to transport cold drinks while you’re en route.

This stove gap cover might seem like a bizarre product, but once you experience the way it prevents having to (slash never being able to) clean those spills that make their way from the pot to the crevasse next to the stove, you’ll be convinced. It's made of non-toxic silicone that's heat-resistant up to 445 degrees Fahrenheit and will grip the surface due to its nonslip material. With over 50,000 reviews on Amazon, it is additionally loved for its ability to be easily cut to size to fit your exact dimensions.

Stop wasting time hunting through a jumble of socks and underwear every time you get dressed. Bring order to your dresser's interior with these drawer organizers that give socks, tees, and underwear their own cubby to live in. This set of six, foldable boxes are light, easy to store, and let you arrange your goods the way you want them.

Labeling aficionados will be obsessed with this portable label maker that connects via Bluetooth to your device to create the labels of your dreams. Launch the included free app on your phone to customize your text which can include words, symbols, tables, logos, barcodes or QR codes, and more in multiple available fonts and languages. The label maker uses a thermal print head, is conveniently rechargeable, and is small enough to be taken on the go easily.

Bid farewell to both batteries and sticky paper, because this super popular pet hair remover with over 132,000 reviews uses an electrostatic charge to work its magic. Slide the roller back and forth over your upholstery or clothing to generate static and effectively attract hair onto the brush. An integrated receptacle collects all the fur and can easily be opened right into the trash via a release button.

There's nothing as frustrating as cozying up in bed to stream some content, but instead facing constant buffering due to a withering Wi-Fi signal. Change the game with this Wi-Fi extender that boosts your signal to cover up to 1200 square feet. It uses a one-button setup if you’re connected to a WPS-compatible router and allows you to connect up to 20 devices at a time. And to help you get the strongest connection, a built-in intelligent signal indicator assists you in placing your extender in the best possible position.

Efficiently stow away large items like comforters, blankets, and towels, in addition to bulky seasonal clothing using these under-bed organizers with over 20,000 reviews. They’re made from sturdy yet breathable non-woven material and feature clear covers to display the contents as well as durable handles for effortless retrieval. Choose between three colors that all sport chic contrasting trim to best suit your aesthetic: black, gray, or java.

This sun visor organizer might seem like a slightly bizarre pick, but when you realize just how handy it is you’ll be persuaded. It uses two elastic straps to secure to your visor and has multiple compartments for anything from credit cards to wallets to your phone. There's a large zippered pouch that's great for holding cash and you can even store your glasses or sunglasses using a snap-secured holder. Made of faux leather, it comes in multiple colors such as blue, pink, or brown.

Create tasteful accent lighting in seconds flat with these LED puck lights that mount easily using the provided self-adhesive. They’re powered by three AA batteries each that provide up to 100 hours of light and turn on with just a tap. There's also a handy remote included, which allows you to adjust brightness and set convenient timers. Use them wherever could use some extra illumination from cabinets to closets.

A second too long in the pan could mean the end of that prized piece of meat. That's why this digital meat thermometer comes in handy with its ability to read temperatures within one to three seconds. A helpful temperature guide is included as well as other features such as a button that lets you switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, a hold temperature button that also acts as a calibration button, and another that triggers the backlight for the LED screen. It has over 70,000 reviews with a high 4.7-star rating and stores easily by hanging on any hook.

This miracle-inducing hydrocolloid acne patch works its magic nearly invisibly as it goes on the skin with a translucent finish that blends right in. Wear during the day or overnight as it does its job within six to eight hours. These allergy-tested and chemical-free patches have garnered over 87,000 five-star reviews and come in a healthy pack of 36.

These rug grippers might be weirdly specific, but they effectively solve the highly aggravating problem of sliding rugs and curled corners. They come in a pack of four corner pieces and attach via self-adhesive to the underside of your rug corners. The rigid plastic material keeps the corners flat and the nonslip rubber base keeps them secure to the floor. And they work just as well on hardwood floors as they do on carpet, stone, or tile.

Never again spend precious time trying to scrub sticky grease off your stovetop when you use this handy splatter screen with over 27,000 five-star ratings. It comes in three sizes (11.5, 13, and 15 inches) and sits atop your sauté or frying pan, preventing grease splatters from making their way out of the pan due to its stainless steel mesh material. A heat-resistant handle makes it easy to maneuver and metal feet allow it to be set on the countertop without causing a mess. Pop it in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

When the power is out — either because you left it behind when you went camping or during a power outage — this solar power bank will charge your phone and light the way. Just set it in the sun to recharge its battery so you can plug your phone into one of its two USB ports and charge it up. A three-mode flashlight is built into it and it is weatherproof, durable, and comes with a carabiner to clip it to your pack.

Though a type of product you may have never considered, these refrigerator liners work extremely well to keep your shelves polished and your fridge looking constantly organized. They come in a pack of nine that includes three each of red, blue, and green, so you can easily color coordinate your food storage if desired. The food-safe EVA foam material keeps items securely in place and can be wiped down or washed in a pinch to restore your fridge to tidiness.

This clever avocado slicer tool will take that ripe avocado, cut it open, remove the pit, and turn the fruit into perfect slices with just a few movements from you. It's safe to use, too, so you won't cut your hand in the process. "I am a huge lover of avocado," said one reviewer. "I was fed up with almost slicing my dang hand open every time I tried to get the seed out from the center. In came this and [...] I could not be happier. It's everything I needed!"

Skip the stress and reach for your wallet or phone in a calm and collected way using this front-seat car organizer that has compartments to fit anything you need. It hangs from the headrest and has five front pockets including a tablet holder with a padded lining, an insulated sleeve to store hot or cold beverages, a pocket for cards, and mesh-lined pockets for your phone, sunglasses, hand sanitizer, and more. Swing it around to the back for fellow passengers to have access to it as well.

With this strange but genius pellet tube smoker, you can smoke anything right on your own grill. Fill it with wood pellets of any kind — cherry, mesquite, apple, or whatever you like — and lay it down in your grill. IT will impart the delicious flavor of wood smoke to whatever you are grilling. "This smoker tube is just the ticket to get the smokiness we like," said one reviewer.

Hang these blackout curtains over your windows so that when you want to sleep in the daytime, you can draw them closed and block out the light. They will also insulate the room so that it stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer and that will save you money. Better naps? Less money wasted? "These curtains are fantastic," said one reviewer.

If you love pickles, you know the dilemma: Dirty a fork to get a pickle or stick your fingers into the cold pickle juice. This is the solution: Hang the holster for this condiment fork on the side of your pickle jar. When you are feeling snackish, the fork — with sharp tines perfect for stabbing a pickle — is right there. "Genius!" said more than one reviewer.

One side of this heavy-duty meat tenderizer is smooth for flattening cutlets. The other is textured for tenderizing steaks and other meats. But whichever side you use, this aluminum mallet is heavy and solid and will get the job done quickly. The handle is grippy and there is a hole in it so you can store the tool hanging from a hook. "Excellent weight and easy to use," said one reviewer. "I really like the large head surface and it will pound out a chicken to a nice thin thickness with no problem."

This door draft stopper with over 42,000 reviews might just be the surprise solution to drafty winters and sauna-like summers that are costing you a fortune in energy bills. The stopper can be cut to your desired length and then attached easily via self-adhesive to all kinds of materials such as wood, plastic, glass, or metal. Use it on both exterior or interior doors to prevent air leaks as well as block out noise and light.

Navigate darkened stairways easily and safely with these stair lights that offer a bit of tasteful accent lighting, to boot. They turn on automatically when detecting movement up to 10 feet away and turn off after 30 seconds of stillness. Three AA batteries (not included) provide over 125 hours of light and installation is easy with the help of included hardware or self-adhesive.

Enhance your bathroom with some Euro-style comfort when you install this bidet attachment that comes with the ability to both adjust water pressure and nozzle direction. It's compatible with most standard toilets and uses a stainless steel inlet for extra durability. The nozzle features a handy self-cleaning function and the panel comes in a choice of three finishes to best complement your bathroom: navy blue, dark gray, or marble white.

End the daily struggle to plug a puny plug into a tiny port by plugging this wireless charger in once and setting it on your bedside table or desk. Forevermore, you can just drop your phone — or another device capable of wireless charging — onto it to charge it rapidly. The perimeter light illuminates briefly to let you know it is connected, then it goes dark so you can sleep.

When you are connecting your laptop to a monitor on your desk — or storing it on a shelf — this vertical laptop stand will save so much space. It stands your machine gently on its side so it doesn't eat up the entire desk surface just lying there. You can stand two laptops in it and adjust the spacing for them so it grips each machine perfectly. It comes in four colors. "Saves a lot of space, and feels super secure," said one reviewer.

Tough workouts don't always have to result in annihilating muscle soreness the day after. This muscle roller is specifically made for the job with its reinforced steel core, six independent rollers, and various trigger points to help increase blood flow and decrease stiffness by reducing lactic acid buildup. Perfect as a tool for myofascial release, this kind of self-massage doesn't require much time and there's even a workout guide included for free to help get you on your way.

Though you may typically leave it to the pedicurist to deal with, toughened feet can be easily softened at home using this strange but ingenious callus remover. Simply soak then dry your feet, apply the gel for five to 10 minutes, and scrub with a pumice stone to restore your feet to a soft, callus-free state. It's made with a professional-level gel formula and has garnered over 49,000 reviews on Amazon for its spa-worthy results.

Clean up unsightly power strips by placing them in this cable management box that's designed with a modern minimalist aesthetic. It comes in both small and large sizes with the larger one able to accommodate power strips up to 13.4 inches in length. There are three cord entry or exit slots and you can rest easy knowing there's no potential fire risk due to the certified electrically safe ABS plastic material.

These silicone cable ties make it super easy to wrap cords to store them or so they are exactly the length you need. And maybe that's what you will use them for. Or maybe you will pin a pen or note to the fridge with them, close the bread bag with them, use them as a hair tie, or whatever you think of next. "Every day I think of a new use for these, I'm obsessed!" said one reviewer.

If you’re really over mildewy mats that make your dishes smell suspect, opt for this silicone dish drying mat that's made with built-in ridges to help increase airflow and drainage. The silicone is non-toxic, food-safe, and BPA-free, not to mention heat resistant up to 480 degrees, allowing it to double as a handy trivet. Use it on all types of kitchen surfaces, toss it in the dishwasher for cleaning, then roll it up for easy storage.

These bottle brushes are oddly specific, but what else could possibly access those narrow crevices for a thorough clean? Every set comes with five brushes: two water bottle brushes, a narrow brush for longneck bottles, a baby bottle brush, and a straw brush. The bristles are made of sturdy nylon that won't damage your bottles and are attached to a rust-resistant, stainless steel handle.

If taking your vitamins feels like an "I do it when I remember" kind of thing, then you will appreciate this weekly pill organizer that has you set up for success. An outer case contains small, separate pill boxes for each day of the week that sit in their own slots. Additionally, each box has two compartments, one for your morning dose and one for the evening. It has over 9,000 reviews with a near-perfect 4.8-star rating and is beloved for its portability as the individual daily pill boxes are a cinch to toss in your bag and take en route.

Stop searching for the perfect-sized solution to drawer chaos. Create your own order with these expandable, spring-loaded drawer dividers that snap into your drawers exactly where you want them. Create big spaces or use more dividers to make lots of in-drawer containers. "What a great way to organize drawers," said one reviewer. "More versatile than sit-inside compartments that don't really [give] you the flexibility needed to customize your drawers."

Clip this clever little flashlight to your clothes, backpack, or anywhere so you have a hands-free flashlight with you at all times. The ends are magnetic and clip to each other through fabric. Or you can stick them to a metal surface. They throw the perfect amount of light to light your way in the dark and come in three colors. "This is a very bright light for such a small flashlight," said one reviewer. "I love that it switches to red and flashing red. I am going to use it for kayaking at night so the red is perfect. I can switch to bright light for use when setting up my kayak and walking on the beach."

This article was originally published on Feb. 19, 2023

Rachel Bar-Gadda
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