# Weird Measuring Devices 10 Peculiar Rulers To Prove Size Does Matter By Alex Covert | Published 2009-02-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/size-does-matter-10-weird-measuring-devices References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/alexcovert) Humans are a curious bunch who like to measure things. We like numbers and we like to know where on the spectrum something falls: [school grades, body mass index](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lefu-smart-scale), NASDEQ values, alcohol content. We’re surrounded by and compared to an endless amount of data. Here are some examples of strange [measuring devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measure-tools) that you probably didn’t even know existed. Sources: [banana lengths](http://weirdnews.about.com/od/weirdphotos/ig/Strange-New-Products.-0F7/Condometric-Packaging.htm) | [amount of spaghetti noodles to cook](http://www.ilovebadthings.com/2008/12/godfather-spaghetti-measuring-device.html) | [percentage of smiling capability](http://www.switched.com/2007/10/12/theyre-watching-smile-measuring-system-unveiled/) | [obesity](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/07/surveillance-for-obesity.php) | [sweat](http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB115551793796934752-4C3OqblQ52Ufnr_74rHtRaJm00s_20070814.html?mod=blogs) | [stinkiness](http://blog.syracuse.com/video/2008/08/the_adventures_of_the_nasal_ra.html) | [emotions](http://www.tranism.com/weblog/2008/03/biometric-feeli.html) | [pollen counts](http://www.tranism.com/weblog/2008/01/pollen-robots-a.html) | [feet shape & size](http://www.aetrex.com/html/in-store-i-step-packages-plates.shtml) | [number of auto passengers](http://xenophilius.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/road-camera-that-counts-car-occupants/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Strange Measuring Devices:** Opportunity to create innovative and unconventional measuring tools for various purposes. - **Unconventional Data Measurement:** Opportunity to develop new ways of quantifying and measuring data that goes beyond traditional methods. - **Data-driven Personalization:** Opportunity to use unique measuring devices to gather personalized data and tailor products or services accordingly. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Product Design:** Innovative measuring devices can disrupt the product design industry by offering unconventional and creative solutions. - **Data Analytics:** New methods of measurement can disrupt the data analytics industry by providing unconventional data points for analysis and insights. - **Personalized Healthcare:** Unconventional measuring devices can disrupt the healthcare industry by enabling personalized monitoring and treatment plans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Measuring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hozos-neorulergo.md) - [Magnetic Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tisolver.md) - [Digital Design Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoruler.md) - [Rolling Portable Measuring Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neorulergo.md) - [Social Distancing Measurement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-social-stick.md) - [Titanium EDC Rolling Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiroler-20.md) - [Web Design Measurement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-ruler1.md) - [Premium Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-measure-collection.md) - [AR Ruler Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-ruler.md)