These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Cigarette Holder

Smoking one cigarette is bad. Smoking several at a time is way worse. Before society knew how damaging smoking really was though, it wasn't unusual to see someone smoking this 1955 creation that permitted smokers to get through a whole pack very efficiently. Chain-smoking looked a lot more bizarre back in the day. 

Eyelash Stenciling

You've probably heard of eyebrow stencils, but eyelashes are a little more particular. By the time you got your individual lashes through the thin screen, someone was already likely late! The act of painting on darker eyelashes has been around for a very long time, and the mascara wand was a true game-changer for makeup lovers. 

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The More You Know

  • A reindeer's eyes can change colors with the seasons.
  • Bubble wrap was originally intended to be used as 3D wallpaper.
  • More people are bitten each year by New Yorkers than by sharks.
  • Mark Zuckerberg said a voting mechanism that says whether posts are good or bad is 'not something that we think is good for the world'.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.