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<item><title>The Escape-Ladder Coffin (US 81,437) | Patently Spooky, Part 1</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Patently Spooky, Part 1. In 1868 the U.S. Patent Office granted a patent for a coffin with a ladder, a bell, and a tube to the surface, in case you weren't done yet. Climb out. Or ring.</description></item>
<item><title>The Hiccup-Zapping Cup (US 7,062,320)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>In 2006 the U.S. Patent Office granted a patent for a cup that runs an electric current across your face to cure hiccups. Two metals. Tap water. One very surprised sip.</description></item>
<item><title>The Self-Paddling Machine (US 6,293,874)</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>In 2001 the U.S. Patent Office granted a patent for a hand-cranked machine that paddles your own backside. Fourteen claims. Folds flat. Ships anywhere.</description></item>
<item><title>The Centrifugal Birthing Machine (US 3,216,423)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>In 1965 the U.S. Patent Office granted a patent for spinning a woman in labor on a turntable until the baby comes out. Fourteen claims. Detailed drawings. Zero hesitation.</description></item>
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