These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

TV Glasses

Long before there was Google glasses, there was a man with an idea. Hugo Gernsback, sometimes referred to as "The Father of Science Fiction," had an idea in 1963. He wanted to put TV in front of his face at all times, so he made the TV glasses. These eventually paved the way for 3D glasses in theaters. 

Sunscreen Vending Machine

Sunscreen is an important part of skincare. That's why every outdoor activity in the 1940s sold sunscreen out of vending machines. Whether on the court, at the swimming pool, or lounging by the beaches, little globs of sunscreen were only a few nickles away. This is one invention that fell out of favor but maybe should have been kept around. 

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The More You Know

  • Alexander the Great encouraged his men to shave so enemies couldn't grab their beards during battles.
  • In the 2011 census for the Czech Republic, over 15 thousand people listed their religion as Jedi.
  • Video games help surgeons perform better.
  • A team of six women programmed the first digital computer.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.