Crazy and Awsome Umbrella Designs

The invention of the umbrella can be traced back thousands of years, but never to one absolute source.  It's use has been depicted in historical texts, images and carvings dating back millennia-- to ancient Rome, Egypt, China and the Middle East.  Today, we may take this handy tool for granted.  On the rainiest of days, what would you do if this tool was never created?  To celebrate the value of the umbrella in modern life, here is TheCoolist's list of 20 amazing, creative and futuristic umbrellas that have taken this classic invention into wild new frontiers