The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Contour

Contour has existed for over 500 years, despite seeming like a fairly modern fad. The cosmetic entrepreneur Helena Rubinstein made contouring a popular concept in 1935 because she wanted to sell different colors of foundation. 

The Shower Hood

This invention became obsolete because of the accessibility of the shower cap, but we think that the shower hood should come back. Seriously, if you're someone who doesn't need or want to wash your hair daily, this invention is for you. 

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The More You Know

  • Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd dusted off their Ghostbusters costumes to visit a terminally ill child who was a fan of the film and wanted to meet them.
  • Google's founders were willing to sell to Excite for less than $1 million in 1999, but Excite turned them down.
  • Bloodhounds are great marathoners.
  • Holding a sneeze can be dangerous.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.