These Vintage Ads Would Instantly Be Banned Today

"Mild"

If it wasn't clear, the company is comparing their mild and smooth cigarettes to this random lady. What about her is "mild?" Why is that bird smoking a cigarette?

Floating Head

There is absolutely no rhyme or reason to this ad. It's as strange as it is scary and disturbing. It looks like this man is taking a photograph of his disembodied floating head.

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The More You Know

  • During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
  • 27,000 tress are cut down every day to become toilet paper.
  • Contrary to popular belief, Marilyn Munroe was nowhere near a 'plus' size 12 - 16, she was closer to a US size 0.
  • Glitter is so unique it can be used as forensic evidence if matching glitter is found at the crime scene and on the suspect since glitter often goes unnoticed by the suspect.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.