#1: Ped egg
Over 45 million Ped-Eggs have been sold since 2007, and they are little more than egg-shaped foot files. They treat foot calluses and dry skin with over 135 precision micro-files.Â
#2: Pet rock
The 70s were perfect for the launch of the decorative mock pet, which believe it or not did no tricks whatsoever. During that time, The Pet Rock sold 1.5 million units.
#3: Fake wishbones
Seems like Americans relay way too heavily on false promises. Over 1 million units have been sold.
#4: The Snuggie
With 20 million Snuggies sold, people started wearing them out in public to sporting events, aboard airplanes, and even inside pubs.
#5: iFart app
This app lets your phone make fart noises. The iFart has 26 basic fart sounds and even has a "record your own" option. At $.99 a pop it was downloaded 113,885 times in its first 2 weeks.
#6: Sticky buddy
Sticky Buddy has sold 500,000 units since its inception in mid-2012. Sticky Buddy is a normal product but what sets it apart are the rubber protrusions, also called fingers, that have the ability to remove hair out of fabric.
#7: Doggles
If you've ever had a dog then you know how much they like to stick their head out the window of a moving car. However, did you know that your canine's favorite pastime can dry out your dog's eyes? Then doggles are the solution.
#8: Chia pet
No explanation needed here right? You know what these are. The chia brand is popular for unknown reasons and has sold millions across the US.
#9: Uranium ore
American government doesn't seem to mind individual consumers buying uranium, so as long as it's "for educational use and experiments only." Consumers have purchased 18.6 million pounds to date.Â
#10: Cards against humanity
In Cards Against Humanity, a player chooses a black card, reads the question, and then everyone answers with their funniest white card. This simple concept was so successful the company announced that the product has sold out as of January 2014.
