Odd inventions

New York Daily News has a photo essay of such classic inventions as the Potty Putter, the Cigarette Pack Holder (yikes!), and the Peter Petrie Egg Separator, which carries the caption:

OK, maybe it separates eggs well, but we're a little grossed out by the fact the egg whites come running out of its nose. "Peter Petrie makes separating eggs easy. Crack the egg gently into the top. His big nose blocks the yolk, but allows the whites to flow easily into your bowl. You get the job done - with a giggle, CatalogFavorites.com reports.

Some people just have too much time on their hands...