The very WORST design fails (and you'll wonder how they made it through quality control)

Daily Mail ^ | 14 December 2017 | Kerry Mcdermott

[mairdie]

At first glance, the compass point cushions seen in this photo seem entirely inoffensive.

But look closer, and you'll notice a glaring mistake; the designer has gotten his south and east muddled up.

And the fact they made it to the shop floor suggests the quality control department at the homeware store responsible leaves a lot to be desired.

[Verbosus]

Actually, it is used for “balance” and is called a ‘Classical Clock Face’.
The IIII is opposite the VIII on watches/clocks and is considered more appealing than
the IV being opposite the VIII.

[doorgunner69]

Read up on it and found what you wrote. Seems IV was not even used by the Romans and was not around until 1500 something.

OK, give the Chinese a pass on this one.