So here is something fun from the April 1909 issue of Popular Mechanics. Take a look at some of the cutting-edge inventions that were in the news! (You can see the big version of the inventions page over here at Google Books, bu the way). For example:
-The Dog Sweater - I had no idea it was around this early, did you?
-The Violin with Horn Attachment - just sling a drum around your neck and you can be a one man or one woman band.
-A special telephone receiver for long boring calls - looks like modern headphones.
- Lock up those milk bottles in case you have "thieving cats' or "tramps" around early in the morning.
-Strengthen your finger muscles by wearing a leather harness fitted with iron rods. Better lock up the milk bottles before putting this on, though.
-Anti-Snoring device, which is still made, I think. Even back in 1909, scientific types were being inspired in the middle of the night by snoring spouses, to come up with this.
-And to feel extra healthy in the morning even if you are being kept awake by snoring - the Electrically Vibrated Bed, with "spring legs" and a motor at the foot.
-Lastly, an invention that we know was not new in 1909 - that Sunshade Hat, which had been around since the 1880s, as you can see over here.
4 comments:
I think the lip protector for dental work is still being used today or my son's orthodontist is using something very similar lol !
The finger developer thingy sounds a lot like something I used in physical therapy once. And yep, that dental lip protector is also still around! My hubs' dentist uses them.
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Fascinating!
I'm just rewatching Nightmare on Elm Street... you know what that hand reminds me of?
Fascinating post!
Oooh, Johnny Depp's about to cop it!
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