These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Sun Therapy

Getting out in the sun is important, but it's not a catch-all treatment. However, the concept of sunlight therapy was used in illnesses from depression to tuberculosis. Football and soccer players were especially big proponents of the treatment, but it was given to almost every patient a few decades ago. 

Shower Hood

The shower hood was something no one needed but was created anyway. Marketed toward women, this hood promised to keep makeup and hair intact while getting your body clean! It was a huge failure long term though because as it turns out, women also like washing their hair and face.

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The More You Know

  • Only one NFL team has a plant for a logo.
  • War pigs were used in ancient warfare to counter against war elephants, which feared the pigs (and their squeals) and would bolt. War pigs were sometimes lit on fire to enhance this effect.
  • Fleas can jump up to 100 times their body length.
  • But the loudest animal relative to its size is a water bug.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.