Electric nail files voted Most Pointless Gadget of All Time
April 30th, 2008 - 5:32 pm ICT by adminLondon, April 30 (ANI): Electric nail files have been deemed the Most Pointless Gadget of All Time in a new survey.
The files, which can be purchased for as much as 205 pounds, are supposed to give to give a perfect shape and smooth finish, reports the Sun.
The survey, however, found that women are just as happy with a manual nail file costing just 2 pounds.
Laser guided scissors, which are supposed to help cut a perfect straight line, are the second most useless item listed in the top 20.
In the poll for review website reevoo.com, electric candles came third while sodastream stood fourth.
Rounding off the top five was foot spa.
Top 20 Most Pointless Gadget of All Time are:
1.Electric nail files
2.Laser guided scissors
3.Electric candles
4.Soda stream
5.Foot spas
6.Fondue set
7.Hair crimpers
8.Egg boiler
9.Electric fluff remover
10.Electric carving knife
11.Trouser press
12.Face steamers
13.Teas made
14.Mini disk player
15.Facial tanners
16.Egg slicer
17.Electric tin openers
18.Yoghurt makers
19.Towel warmer
20.Back scratcher (ANI)
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