There's nothing more satisfying than taking a great idea and making it a reality.

But what about those ideas that seem so crazy they couldn't possibly work?

Well, sometimes those crazy ideas wind up working way better than expected.

From mind-controlled video games to pooping for profit, prepare to be blown away

as we explore some of the wackiest ideas

that actually work.

You're listening.

You're listening.

Be amazed.

No matter where you are in the world, drivers racing down roads at speeds far over the legal limit remains a dangerous problem.

However, in 2014, the New Mexico Department of Transportation teamed up with National Geographic to create a whimsically song-based solution. A strip of road on Route 333 has been modified such that any motorist that drives across its length is treated to a rendition of the patriotic U.S. classic America the Beautiful.

The mysterious melody only plays when you're driving at exactly the speed limit.

So, how does it work?

Well, special grooves called rumble strips are installed along the road at varying intervals from one another.

When driven over, these rough strips cause cars to vibrate at very specific frequencies generating audible tones. However, the song

will only become recognizable when driven over at precisely 45 miles per hour, encouraging

drivers to stick to the speed limit. Despite what my inner rebel tells me, I guess following

the rules can be fun. Now, whether it's a dog, cat, or pony,

there's always been a demand for animals as pets. But no one would want a pet rock, right?

Wrong. Back in 1975, down-and-out freelance copyrighter Gary Dahl was having a drink

and listening to his friends complain about their

pets at the pub. Jokingly, he suggested owning a rock for a pet. A rock couldn't possibly give

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