Amazon is positively packed with weird but cool things to discover if you spend a little time scrolling. There are so many things that make your life easier, more efficient, or just plain more fun — but you may not know they’re even out there. Luckily for you, I did the searching and scrolling on Amazon so you don’t have to. Here are 65 weird but cool things I found that you never knew you needed. And — the best part — they’re all under $35.
This aesthetic LED light up clock that displays time in 5-minute intervals
Sharper Image® LED Light-Up Word Clock
This clock doesn’t just tell time, it will actually add to your home’s style, that’s how cool it is. It has an LED backlit surface that give you the time in five minute intervals in words, not numbers, which is so aesthetically pleasing. It’s powered via USB and has a modern design that will look great on your desk or nightstand.
These stainless steel pizza scissors that also help you serve
Dreamfarm Scizza Non-Stick Pizza Scissors
Say goodbye to a pizza cutter that doesn’t go all the way through and causes toppings to slide, and hello to these wildly clever pizza scissors. Just insert the flat bottom beneath the pizza, then use the ergonomic handle to press down and cut into slices of any size super easily. The flat surface then doubles as a serving tool, which is so handy.
An easy-to-use rolling stamp that blocks out sensitive information
Identity Protection Roller Stamps Kit (3-Pack)
Take extra precautions in keeping your information safe before you throw out mail or documents with this rolling stamp. Just roll the “confidential” ink over black ink on plain paper, and the garbled text easily covers it up so no one can read what’s underneath. Bonus: the set comes with three ink refills.
A wearable fleece blanket with sleeves for your arms & pockets for your feet
Catalonia Wearable Fleece Blanket with Sleeves and Foot Pockets
If you want to be cozier than ever before, check out this ridiculously plush wearable blanket. It covers you from neck to toe, with sleeves for your arms, and built-in booties for your legs and feet, so you can still move freely. It has a kangaroo-style front pocket for all your essentials, and it’s buttery soft to keep you warm and cozy.
This LED toilet light with 16 color options
LumiLux Toilet Light with Motion Detection Sensor
If you’re always going to the bathroom in the dark in the middle of the night, check out this toilet bowl light that detects motion and body heat to automatically turn on when you walk into the bathroom. It sits flush to the toilet so it won’t make the seat wobbly, it has 16 color options to choose from, and it can be dimmed to five levels.
A clever handheld tool that helps you evenly spread butter
Norpro Butter Spreader
A new way for spreading butter has entered the chat, and it is so ridiculously clever. This spreader holds a standard 3-inch stick of butter and all you do us push the end as you’re using it to push the butter to the front. It has a rounded edge — great for corn on the cob — and a lid to keep the butter fresh between uses.
A motion sensor soap dispenser with 5 volume controls
Everlasting Comfort Soap Dispenser
This dispenser has a built-in motion sensor that automatically releases soap when you put your hand underneath the spout, which is so impressive to guests. It has five adjustable soap output levels, and the whole thing can hold 500 milliliters total, giving you about 1,400 hand washes per fill. It’s super easy to refill and won’t drip.
This exfoliating mitt that is made from natural materials
MicrodermaMitt Shower Exfoliating Mitt
An exfoliating mitt like this one is a must-have to add to your shower routine. It has a 100% natural floss fabric, which makes it stand out in the market. It can visibly remove dry and dead skin, clean clogged pores, improve skin texture, and reveal your naturally glowing complexion. All you need is water, and you can scrub yourself down in minutes.
A 2-in-1 squeegee brush that expertly cleans your countertops
KOHLER Kitchen Sink Squeegee Brush
This convenient tool has a squeegee on one side and a brush on the other, so you can clean wet or dry things off your kitchen or bathroom countertops quickly and easily. And the best part: when you’re done using it, it has a built-in ledge that allows it to hang inside your sink to dry.
A door stop alarm that has 3 sensitivity levels
Monsin Door Stop Alarm
Enhance your security at home or on the go with this door stop. Just stick it beneath your door, turn on, and program it to one of the three sensitivity levels. If someone tries to open the door, it triggers the door stop, and a very loud 120 decibel alarm will sound. It’s operated with batteries and requires no set up so you can take it with you anywhere.
These can tab openers that can also be used to identify drinks
Avant Grub Easy Tab Opener (6-Pack)
With six colors in one pack, these tools not only open the tab on a can to help you avoid squished fingers and broken nails, but you can assign everyone a color to help keep track of whose drink is whose. Plus when you’re not drinking, you can slide the tab to cover the opening and keep bugs and dust out of your drink.
An adjustable bamboo toilet stool to give you a more natural squatting position
KingPavonini Adjustable Bamboo Toilet Stool
What makes this bamboo toilet stool different than the rest is that it has two height options — 7 and 9 inches — so it works to give the ideal squatting position for adults and children. It’s shaped like the bottom of the toilet bowl so it can store underneath or fold away completely when you’re not using it, and it has nonslip pads on the bottom.
This adjustable night-light that’s shaped like an adorable toaster
L LOHAS LED Cute Toaster Night-Light
Light up your room in the most adorable way with this little toaster. It has a warm white light option as well as seven color options and one rainbow color option so you can customize it to exactly what you need. You can set the timer to automatically turn off after 15 minutes, and it’s rechargeable so you can put it anywhere.
This mini foot roller with massaging spikes & a unique curved shape
NATURAL CHEMISTREE Foot Massage Roller
This mini foot roller uses dozens of tiny spikes and a unique curved shape to target and massage pressure points in your foot, helping to relieve aches and pains. It can be used on your heel or along the arch of your foot — but don’t stop there, it can also be used on your neck, shoulders, or back for additional relief or workout recovery.
This raised cell phone stand that can be rotated 360 degrees
DIMONCOAT Cell Phone Stand
Watch videos, read recipes, listen to a podcast, or have a video call when you put your phone or device on this adjustable stand. The best part about it is that it not only adjust 360 degrees, but you can raise or lower the height and change the angle forward or backward up to 180 degrees to create the optimal viewing angle.
A 2-handed cotton oven mitt that looks like a wiener dog
OTOTO Hot-Dog Oven Mitt
What makes this oven mitt a must-have for your kitchen is not only the weird but adorable wiener dog design, but also the two-handed style that not only protects your hands and fingers, but connects the two so your forearms are also safe from burns. It’s heat resistant up to 482 degrees, and its long size makes it easy to hang to store.
This portable bidet with high, adjustable water pressure
HappyPo The Original XL Butt Shower (Color: Petrol) l Portable Bidet with 50% more Volume l The Easy-Bidet 2.0 replaces Wet Wipes and Shower Toilet l Portable Bidet for Travel
Nothing says “weird but cool” like a portable handheld bidet. Yep, you heard that right. It has a low-profile design that’s lightweight, easy to use, and features customizable water pressure. Simply fill it with water, turn it upside down, and squeeze, adjusting the pressure yourself.
This compact glass rimmer with 3 tiers for lime, salt, & sugar
Greenco 3-Tiered Bar Glass Rimmer
Up your at-home cocktail game with this clever glass rimmer. It has three tiers pre-labeled for lime juice, salt, and sugar so you can create delicious margaritas without the mess. The lime juice section features a sponge you dip the glass into for an even coating that the salt and sugar can stick to. Plus when you’re not using it, it closes up neatly to keep everything inside fresh.
These best-selling toe separators that help restore your foot’s natural shape
Mind Bodhi Toe Separators
These toe separators are great for two very different things — helping to gently stretch your toes and align the natural shape of your foot if you struggle with bunions and keeping your toes apart when getting a pedicure. Either way, they’re made of medical grade latex-free gel and they’re super easy to put on and comfortable to wear.
An easy-to-use banana slicer with 6 even stainless steel blades
Chef'n Bananza Banana Slicer
Cut your banana up in seconds with this specially-made slicer. It features six dull stainless steel blades that cut through soft bananas instantly and quickly but also keep your fingers safe from cuts and scrapes. Just squeeze the handle around the banana and cut the entire thing into totally uniform slices.
A screen cleaner with a detachable long-reach handle
MyLifeUNIT Mesh Screen Cleaner
Window screens get dirty, so get them looking as good as new with this specifically designed brush. It can be used wet or dry to scrub your screens with extra-long fibers on the head that can even dig deep into the tiny holes. Plus it comes with an ergonomic handle and a detachable extender than adds 12.6 inches to your reach.
This beer bottle opener with an internal stainless steel mechanism
Pop-the-Top Beer Bottle Opener
If you’ve ever opened a beer bottle and thought “there’s got to be an easier way to do this,” then I’ve found the product for you: this over-the-top bottle opener. Simply put this fun opener directly on top of the bottle, push down, and the internal stainless steel mechanism releases the top and pops it open. It’s just that easy.
This water painting board that comes with a tray & brush
The Original Buddha Board
Simply add water to the tray and use the included brush to paint on this clever board. After a while, the water evaporates, leaving a completely clean slate for you to draw all over again. It’s great for letting your mind run free because you don’t need to worry about the finished product as it resets for you.
This electric candle lighter with an extra-long wand
Power Practical USB Rechargeable Electric Candle Lighter
This electric candle lighter has an 8-inch long wand that protects your fingers and hand from burns. It’s flameless, which is cool so you don’t have to worry about live fire anywhere, and it’s odorless and wind-proof making it great for camping and hiking. It charges via USB and has a ton of safety features.
A compact device that turns your car’s 12V port into a 4-in-1 charger
Nooydio Retractable Car Charger
Turn your car’s 12V port into a practical place to charge your phone and other devices with this charger. It plugs into that power space and has included retractible chargers for both Apple and Android devices, so the whole family can power up. This charger also has a classic USB and USB-C port so you can charge whatever. It has safety features too, like protection from overheating, overcharging, and short circuiting.
A microwaveable tray that makes crispy bacon in minutes
MAKIN BACON Microwave Bacon Tray
Stick this clever tray in the microwave and get super crispy bacon in minutes. Because the bacon hangs on the three elevated lines, all the oil drips off, reducing fat and making the bacon extra crispy. And the whole thing is dishwasher-safe for easy clean up.
This silicone water bottle that collapses from 16 to 7.5 ounces
Spacesaver Collapsible Water Bottle
If you love carrying a water bottle around but hate the space it takes up when it’s empty, check out this super cool collapsible one. Lightweight, leak-proof and space saving, this water bottle collapses from 9.4 to 5.3 inches, reducing from 16 to 7.5 ounces in an instant. Plus it comes with a carabiner to secure it to your backpack or purse.
These felt coasters that store in a cute cactus design
Sirensky Cactus Coasters (6 Pieces)
Why get regular old coasters when you can have some that turn into a sculpture of a cute little cactus when not in use? The set comes with five felt coasters and a little flowepot holder that they store on top of. Each of the coasters have little notches in them so you can build up the cactus a different way every time.
A portable water flosser with 4 replacement nozzles
Bitvae Portable Water Flosser
Remove any residue and plaque that your toothbrush left behind quickly with this water flosser. It has three water pressure options to be effective but still gentle on sensitive teeth and gums. And it has a 40-hour battery battery life on a single charge so you can have clean teeth no matter where you are.
This 2-in one massager for your fingers & palms
Gaiam Dual-Sided Finger Massager Tool
Reduce stiffness and everyday aches and pains with this two-sided massager. One side features two mini rollers to massage both sides of your fingers at once, and the other side has a larger roller for your palms and other pressure points. It’s easy to use with a nonslip grip.
This baking soda holder that will help keep your fridge fresh for 30 days
Joie Moo Moo Fresh Freezer & Fridge Deodorizer
Shaped like a positively adorable cow, just fill this deodorizer up with baking soda, place anywhere in your fridge or freezer, and it absorbs odors instantly for up to 30 days. Then, all you have to do is refill it and you can use it over and over to keep your refrigerator smelling fresh and clean.
A ring-sized remote control that works within 33 feet of your device
ADZERD Bluetooth Remote Control
This remote control is small enough to fit like a ring around your finger but powerful enough to control your phone or tablet from up to 33 feet away. With just three buttons you can scroll up or down on TikTok, swipe left or right on your e-reader app, pause a video, start some music, adjust the volume of your favorite podcast, and more.
This moving sand art that can help encourage relaxation
QLKUNLA Moving Sand Art
Place this moving sand art on your desk, nightstand, or anywhere else you need a reminder to stress less. The beautiful lines, fine sand grains, and ever-changing structure look really soothing and can help to calm your mind. With air bubbles keeping sand on top, it slowly trickles to the bottom to create beautifully colored mountain-scapes. Then turn it over, and watch it all over again.
This bagel container that’s airtight & waterproof
Touch Up Cup Bagel Fresh Bagel Keeper
Say goodbye to stale bagels. This specially-designed container is airtight and waterproof to keep up to six bagels fresher way longer. It’s made of BPA-free plastic and it’s microwave-, dishwasher- and, most importantly, freezer-safe so you can have fresh and delicious bagels whenever you want them.
A face & eye compress that can be used hot or cold
AllSett Migraine Relief Cap
This mask wraps around your entire head to fit snuggly against your eyes, forehead, temples, and skull to aid in headache relief. It’s filled with an inner medical-grade gel that can be frozen for cold therapy or microwaved for warm therapy, depending on what will help make you feel better.
This microwaveable potato bag that creates a steam pocket
MyLifeUNIT Microwave Potato Bag
Cook potatoes — or corn, tortillas, bread, and more — in less than eight minutes when you use this microwaveable bag. Made of polyester fabric, when closed the bag creates a steam pocket that will cook your food quickly, evenly, and without losing moisture. Plus, it’s reusable and can be hand washed between microwaves.
A highly rated multi-outlet power strip with a 10-foot flat extension cord
TESSAN Tower Surge Protector Power Strip
The coolest thing about this power strip is its tower shape, so it has outlets 360 degrees around, so it’s great for desks and shared work spaces. This tower has eight traditional outlets, three USB ports, and one USB-C port. It also has a 10-foot long extension cord with a plug that lies flat against the wall outlet when plugged in.
These silicone oven guards that are heat-resistant up to 510 degrees
Linda's Essentials Silicone Oven Guards for Racks (3-Pack)
Cut these silicone oven guards to size and coil them around the edges of your oven’s racks, protecting your hands and fingers from burns if you accidentally touch them while adding or removing baking sheets. They’re heat-resistant up to 510 degrees and dishwasher safe to make clean up easy if there are any spills.
This mini, portable lint roller with 90 extra sticky sheets
Flint Retractable Mini Lint Roller with 90 Extra Sticky Sheets
This mini lint roller is only 5.5 inches when closed and 9 inches when open, making it easier than ever to make sure you’re free of lint, pet hair, dust, pilling, even if you’re on the go. It has 90 extra sticky tear-off sheets and a retractable design to ensure they stay clean until you’re ready to use them.
These easy-to-clean chopsticks that glow like Lightsabers
ChopSabers Lightsaber Chopsticks
These easy-to-clean chopsticks glow like Lightsabers to make eating your favorite foots way more fun. The set comes with two pairs that can either glow blue or red, or be used without any light at all. They use three replaceable batteries which are included, and the plastic ends are very easy to wipe down and clean between meals.
This hands-free dog leash with reflective stitching
Tuff Mutt Hands-Free Dog Leash
Clip this waistband around your waist, then use the twist-locking carabiners to attach the dog’s leash and you can run, walk, or jog with your dog without sacrificing one hand. The bungee leash stretches from 4 to 5 feet so your dog’s not pulling you around, and it has reflective stitching so you can be seen at night.
The convenient, fast-acting food slicer with 10 interchangeable blades
Fullstar 11-in-1 Mandoline Slicer
Say hello to easier than ever meal prep with this food slicer. It comes with 10 different blades — two mandoline blades, a wavy blade, a ribbon cutter, a julienner, a zester, a spiral cutter, an egg slicer, a grater, and a juicer — as well as a peeler, protective glove, and container. It can effectively cut a wide variety of foods in one motion, saving you tons of time and effort.
This foot brush & pumice stone with a 30-inch long handle
New Product Solutions Miracle Foot Brush with Pumice Stone
If you’re bending over to scrub your feet, straining your back in the process, you have to check out this clever brush and pumice stone with a 30-inch handle. Not only is it so easy to use and hold but it has over 700 bristles on the brush for scrubbing and a pumice stone for exfoliating your heels, arches, and the balls of your feet.
A bedside shelf with cable slots that holds up to 35 pounds
BedShelfie Clip-On Bedside Shelf Table
If you’re short on space, this mini shelf uses a super strong clamp to mount to the side of your bed frame, giving you a spot for all your nighttime essentials that doesn’t take up any floor space. It can hold up to 35 pounds and has holes to keep cables and chargers in place and accessible. Plus, it has a raised edge so everything stays put.
This rechargeable hand warmer with 3 heat settings
Ocoopa Rechargeable Hand Warmer
The best part about this rechargeable hand warmer is that it lasts for up to four hours, unlike those tricky disposable ones. It has three heat settings — from 95 degrees to 131 degrees — so you can adjust it to your needs. It charges with a USB and has a silicone oil surface that has a silky smooth feeling and won’t get too hot against your skin.
These faux leather placemats that are heat resistant up to 212 degrees
Homaxy Faux Leather Heat Resistant Placemats (Set of 6)
These faux leather placemats not only look upscale and polished when on your table, but they’re also heat resistant up to 212 degrees, waterproof, and stain-resistant to protect your surfaces from heat and water stains. They have nonslip surfaces and they’re so easy to clean — just rinse them in the sink and wipe them down if there are any accidental spills.
This under-desk headphone holder with 3 built-in USB chargers
Cozoo Headphone Stand With USB Charger
This headphone stand mounts (with adhesive tape or screws) to the bottom of your desk to hold your headphones and keep your desk looking tidy. It doesn’t do just that; it also has two USB-A ports and one USB-C port to charge all your devices in a super convenient spot. It also comes with three wire clips to manage all your chargers.
These best-selling sponges that instantly clean & refresh your sneakers
SneakERASERS Instant Sole and Sneaker Cleaner (10-Pack)
These popular sponges can clean away dirt, grime, and even scuffs and other marks on your sneakers. All they need is water to work. The white side gently cleans your shoes and breaks down as it does so. Meanwhile, the orange side will wipe away other scuffs and deeper marks. Reviewers love these cleaners, too; they have over 6,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.
This lettuce chopper with serrated scissor nylon blades
Chef'n Nylon Lettuce Chopper
This lettuce chopper uses serrated nylon blades and a unique scissor-like design to cut and shear lettuce evenly, easily, and without any knives. All you do is rock the sheers back and forth to cut an entire head of lettuce in seconds or chop up a salad — toppings and all — that’s already in a bowl. Plus, it has a rubber handle for extra grip.
These mini fans that plug into your cell phone
Gfytdxe Mini Cell Phone Fan (6-Pack)
These mini fans are so small, but reviewers say they’re effective. What makes them especially handy is that they plug directly into your lightning port so you can them with you anywhere but not have to worry about them losing power. They have a shockingly powerful motor for their size and come in a bunch of super cool colors.
This magnetic stovetop shelf that resists heat up to 500 degrees
TEO Silicone Magnetic Stovetop Shelf
Keep all your cooking essentials at arm’s reach while you’re at the stove with this clever magnetic shelf. It affixes to the top of your stove with four powerful magnets to store your must-have things without taking up precious counter space. Plus, it’s heat resistant up to 500 degrees, which is perfect for most ovens.
A highly rated laundry backpack with an outer mesh pocket for detergent
Dalykate Laundry Backpack with Shoulder Straps and Mesh Pocket
This laundry bag has two strong handles so you can wear it as a backpack to easily transport your dirty clothes to the laundry room or laundromat. It has a drawstring closure to keep everything inside secure as well as an outer mesh pocket that can hold your detergent, fabric softener, dryer balls, and more.
This blade brush with a wraparound design to clean both sides at once
Joseph Joseph BladeBrush Knife and Cutlery Cleaner
Clean your utensils safely without worrying about cutting yourself with this clever brush. It has a unique wraparound design with opposed bristles to not only protect your hand but also clean both sides of your knives at once. It has a textured handle for extra grip and stability and it can also be used for cutlery and serving utensils.
This self-cleaning pet brush for grooming & deshedding
The Pet Portal Self-Cleaning Pet Brush
Make grooming and deshedding better for you and your cats and dogs with this self-cleaning pet brush. It has stainless steel bristles that offer soft and gentle — yet effective — grooming. Then, when you’re done, press the side button to retract the bristles, leaving all the fur and debris on the surface for easy cleaning.
These narrow ice cube trays with 10 easy-to-remove slots each
Lily's Home Silicone Narrow Ice Stick Cube Trays (3-Pack)
If you struggle to get ice into your narrow-mouth water bottle, you should check out these ridiculously clever ice trays. With 10 slots each, the trays create long and narrow ice cubes that slide perfectly into water bottles. The trays come with lids to stack and silicone bottoms so each cube is easy to remove.
A multi-slot silicone spoon rest that’s heat-resistant
Zulay Silicone Utensil Rest with Drip Pad
Keep sauce, spills, and messes off your counter or stovetop when you use this spoon rest to hold your utensils while you’re cooking. It has a super small footprint — just 5.5 by 5.5 inches — yet it has four slots to hold multiple tools at once. It comes in tons of colors, too.
An insect sting & bite relief pen with up to 300 uses per charge
bite away Insect Sting and Bite Relief Treatment
This insect sting and bite treatment heats up to 124 degrees in seconds to soothe bug bite symptoms and provide itch relief in three to five seconds without burning the skin. It can be used up to five times per hour, and it has over 300 applications per battery life. Plus, its small size makes it easy to bring with you anywhere you might encounter bugs.
These hand & footprint kits that don’t leave any inky residue
KeaBabies Inkless Hand and Footprint Kit (4-Pack)
These hand and footprint kits come with clean, mess-free, ink-less pads that produces high-quality hand prints and footprints without leaving any residue on your baby’s or pet’s hand or feet. Measuring 3.2 inches by 5 inches, the pads are ideal for children under six months or most dogs and cats.
A professional-grade tofu press with 2 firmness options
TofuBud Tofu Press
Stop hand-pressing tofu — or, worse, using books or cans to create the perfect consistency — and check out this tofu press. You can set it to one of two firmness levels depending on your preferences and it uses an elevated drainer to squish all the water out, keeping the tofu raised from the excess liquid. It works in just 15 to 20 minutes.
This screen repair tape that can be cut to the exact size you need
by.RHO Screen Repair Tape
One thing you for sure never knew you needed: this screen repair tape. With three layers of adhesive, this tape is so easy to cut, install, and repair that you’ll wonder how you’ve gone so long with torn-up screens. It’s rain-, wind-, heat-, and cold-resistant — great for all your outdoor screens — and can be cut to the exact size you need.
This meat & potato masher with a 5-blade design
Farberware Meat & Potato Masher
With a five-blade design, this masher tool quickly and easily stirs soups, breaks up ground meat, mashes potatoes, and more. It has a comfortable, ergonomic handle, and the blades are heat resistant up to 450 degrees, so you can use it while things are cooking on the stove. Plus, it’s dishwasher-safe so clean up is a breeze.
A bamboo tumbler with a built-in tea infuser
LeafLife Premium Bamboo Thermos with Tea Infuser & Strainer
This premium bamboo tumbler has a double-wall vacuum insulated stainless steel inside that keeps cold beverages cold for 24 hours and hot beverages hot for 12 hours. It comes with a built-in infuser to fill with loose tea leaves, or even fruits or herbs, to make delicious water you can bring with you anywhere.
This lightweight neck light with 6 adjustable brightness levels
Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light
This clever hands-free light is lightweight enough to be comfortable around your neck, giving you targeted light exactly where you need it while you’re reading before bed or crafting. It has three color temperatures — yellow, warm white, and cool white, depending on the time of day you’re using it — and six brightness levels to customize to your needs.
These cut-proof gloves that are lightweight & breathable
Pine Tree Tools Cut-Proof Black Grip Gloves
Protect your hands and fingers from cuts and scrapes when you wear these clever cut-proof gloves while you’re working. Despite their strong and durable exterior, they fit snugly without being too tight, giving you a ton of protection while maintaining a lightweight, non-clunky feel.
This cooling head towel with UPF 50 sun protection
MISSION Cooling Hoodie Towel
All you have to do is wet it, wring it, and snap it, and the advanced technology in this towel enhances the natural evaporation process to help cool you down for two hours. It’s lightweight and breathable and made of UPF 50 sun protective fabric — great for athletes and people who need to stay cool in the sun.
