26 Everyday Things Sweden Gave the World

Hövding Bicycle Airbag

With such a prevalent biking culture, Sweden wanted to make sure its riders were safe in all situations. To counteract the lack of helmet usage, the company Hövding developed an airbag for cyclists. The tiny “invisible helmet” looks like a trendy scarf and can inflate within 1/10th of a second if it detects strange or erratic cycling.