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Here are the common things people would ‘un-invent’ if they had the chance

Have you ever come across an invention that you wish had never been thought up?

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Some popular items and services grate on your nerves to such an extent that you might wish they’d never been created.

Reddit user StonerCPA asked people on the website: “What would you un-invent, if you could?”

Here are 11 of the best suggestions of things that should be wished out of existence.

1. This answer will shock you.

2. These little, yellow annoyances.

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3. Where would the world be without selfie sticks?

4. The most popular dance move of the 21st century.

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5. This person can’t stand Crocs.

6. Would you keep fidget spinners alive?

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7. Childhood pranks would never work with caller ID.

8. The worst creature on the planet.

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9. Targeted adverts would go in this person’s imaginary universe.

10. This person would get rid of chewing gum.

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11. Lastly, this genius idea.

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