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Steven M. Johnson's Bizarre Invention #205: The SpectaCuts Multitool

By Steven Johnson - July 12, 2017

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Sideline business as cartoonist specializing in quirky invention ideas since 1966. Author of 8 books: What the World Needs Now; Public Therapy Buses (two editions); Have Fun Inventing; Patent Depending: Vehicles;Patent Depending: Armbrella; Patent Depending: The Early Years; Patent Depending: A Collection; and Noodlings Coloring Book

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Donald Jones: With many of my "inventions" I try to get a laugh. If my idea is ridiculous, dangerous, or deeply dumb, I am happy.

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I like your mind.😉

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Mom told me not to run with scissors, you could put your eye out. These glasses seem to save a step in that process.

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I want a pair!!!

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  Juan: Demand is so great that production is backed up. But you will be the FIRST person on the planet to own a pair of Spectacuts!
  
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