Human progress has relied on the development of various technologies and the invention of tools, but some inventions have not left their own glorious pages in history - because they seem too stupid.
The American "Life" magazine once rated the thirty stupid inventions in history.
In fact, some inventions are still very practical and advanced in the current view. Some inventions that used to be called stupid have now become Internet celebrities.
The 30 most stupid inventions in human history
01 Curved barrel submachine gun
The curved barrel submachine gun, this M3 submachine gun with a curved barrel, was invented in 1953 to shoot around the corner of the wall. However, its safety and accuracy are questionable, and I am afraid that it is only suitable for the kind of person who "draws the gun and shoots, and then sees who the target is" after the fight. The problem the gun was trying to solve did plague the military and police of various countries for many years, and using cameras to assist in aiming, Israel "reinvented" the cornering gun.
[Comments]: Needless to say, in fact, this invention is still quite effective, Julia Roberts used this gun in "League of Assassins". In reality, the bending gun is also known as the "street fighter killer".
02 Anti-theft suitcase
Anti-theft suitcase, in 1963, inventor John HTRinfret was showing off his anti-theft suitcase. When encountering thieves, the engine is turned off, the bottom of the box will fall, and the contents of the box will also be spilled on the ground. This will foil the thieves' plot to get the contents of the box! Uh, wait, I'm afraid not.
[Comments]: This is called fish dead net broken, rather for jade crushing than for the tiles, it is recommended that the box is equipped with stinky tofu and canned herring all year round, and the lethality will be stronger.
03 Herbert electrostatic meter
In 1968, American science fiction writer and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard was using his Hubbard electrostatic meter to test whether tomatoes could feel pain. Through his research, he concluded that tomatoes "scream when sliced."
【Comments】: It is recommended to be selected for the study of pain sensation in the plants of the Funny Nobel Prize.
04 "Perfect" bra
"Perfect" bra, in 1949, inventor Charles L. Langs was showing off his invention of a strapless, strapless, cordless, unsupported, conical bra, but looking at her wife's expression, she seemed to be quite suspicious of it. This suspicion is absolutely justified.
【Comments】:The inventor's wife: Which woman are you looking for to do the experiment?
05 Portable Finnish sauna
Portable Finnish sauna, an invention that a lady was enjoying in 1962.
[Comments]: This thing is currently a pile of treasures, it is really thirty years of Hedong and thirty years of Hexi.
06 Baby wire cage
Baby wire cage, in 1937, a nanny was nursing a baby in a wire cage, hanging from the window of a high-rise apartment building. This cage is distributed to its members by the "Baby Club" and is intended for parents who do not have a garden to place strollers and do not see anything wrong with hanging their babies on a busy street.
【Comments】:The idea is very good, that is, things are too rough, which can use wire, babies also have human rights!
07 Laryngeal tone telephone
In 1929, a man was demonstrating the use of the "laryngeal telephone" in London, which could screen out the surrounding noise because as long as the microphone was placed on the throat or cheek, it could only transmit the sound produced by the vibration of the vocal cords. It is said that its purpose is to prevent the wife from hearing the affair of the man who steals the affair, but the installation of such a telephone may be counterproductive and will only anger the wife and the mistress at the same time.
[Comments]: This invention is actually a bit practical (dog head). Spy warfare essentials.
08 Motorized surfboards
Motorized surfboards, in 1948, Hollywood inventor Joe Gilpin tried out its motor-mounted motorized surfboards. The thrill of surfing is gone.
[Comments]: A treasure is actually sold.
09 Rainproof cigarette holder
Rainproof cigarette holders, in 1954, must not let the rain ruin the opportunity to endanger their own health!
【Comments】:Cool artifact.
10 Rocket harness
Rocket harness, in 1961, engineer Harold Graham saluted Kennedy after showing his rocket harness. Although the 007 series of movies "Thunderbolt" made this device a big splash, in fact, the practicality of the rocket harness has not been broken, due to fuel limitations, it can only fly for less than 30 seconds. But this invention is not so much stupid as it is untimely, and in the future, if there is a major breakthrough in fuel and material technology, Graham's invention may be able to shine again.
[Comments]: Agreeing to be born at an inopportune time, it still seems quite useful.
11 Sweet and sour analgesics
Sweet and sour analgesics, in 1959, inventors claimed that mixing honey and vinegar together can relieve pain, but it sounds more like the secret recipe for emetics.
[Comments]: Maybe in some people it is really analgesic.
12 Glowing tires
Glowing tires, 1961, Goodyear glowing tires, a lady is "borrowing light" to adjust stockings. In addition to looking very windy, it is also much easier to replace and repair in the event of a malfunction, at least no longer need a flashlight. However, according to the technology of the time, this tire was made of whole natural rubber and built into multiple light bulbs. It is another invention that was not born at the right time, and the popularity of luminous materials in the future may really make this tire popular.
【Comments】:It's a cool artifact again! In the era of short videos and Internet celebrities, such inventions can catch fire.
13 Shower hood
Shower hoods, in 1970, makeup was so important that it was better not to wash your face than to avoid facing the sky.
[Comments]: This is not stupid at all
14 Smoking stand
Smoking brackets, in 1955, easily fulfilled the desire to smoke one pack at a time, but can life expectancy be reduced by twenty days at a time?
[Comments]: It won't be long before there are Internet celebrities on a certain tone who start playing like this.
15 Writing games
Writing Games, In 1955, the Ideal Toys Invents Group of the Ideal Toy Company in New York was demonstrating a writing game on Inventors Day. Apparently, the company thinks kids love writing so much that they don't want to waste practicing in their spare time!
【Comments】:Can you still have fun!
16 Draw your gun and shoot the robot quickly
In 1960, "fastdraw" was one of the cowboy duels in the American West to see who first pulled the gun out of the holster on the outside of the thigh and then killed the other person. After the robot is equipped with this invention of "pulling out the gun and shooting quickly", it can duel with the gunman. It is already strange to have a robot in hand, and it is even more fatal to let him "shoot fast", and the person who created this invention is simply irresponsible.
[Comments]: Isn't this bullying?
17 Yodel Singing Measuring Instrument
Yodeling, 1925, is a form of singing accompanied by a large span of scales that are rapidly and repeatedly transitioned from chest to head. Produces a string of high-low-high-low sounds. Some inventors have invented an instrument to measure the pitch of people when they use the Yodel singing method. The picture above shows two girls testing this Yodel Singing Meter.
【Comments】: It was useless at the time, but it is now useful series.
18 mini TV
Mini Tv, 1966, By British inventor Cleaver. Sir Clive Sinclair is showcasing his invention of the mini television. I don't know if I have to wear glasses as thick as his to be clear?
【Comments】: A bunch of this stuff in a treasure gift area. It's good to sell.
19 Flying platforms
Flying platform, in 1956, developers were testing the flying platform at an air base. The U.S. military originally developed this flying platform as a tactical reconnaissance and transport vehicle, but now it seems that it is more suitable for military parades, right?
【Comments】: Some singers have applied the invention in concerts.
20 Heartbeat breasts
Heartbeat breasts, 1963, a pair of artificial breasts with a built-in heart beat simulator. Guess which country invented it? That's right, It's Japan. The purpose is to imitate the mother's breasts and coax the baby to sleep.
[Comments]: Now this thing has become an understanding pressure artifact. I understand everything.
21 Birdman clothes
Birdman Clothes, In 1955, Leo Valentin, the birdman, hoped to fulfill the human flight by adding a pair of large wings to the outer armor. Unfortunately, in 1956, Valentine fell to his death while jumping off an airplane to experiment with the invention.
【Comments】:This project, I Wang Duoyu cast!
22 Robots that answer calls
A robot that answers a phone, a robot designed by an inventor in Vienna in 1964. But this robot really just "answers" the phone because he can't speak.
【Comments】: Take off your pants and fart.
23 Baby clips
Baby Clip, in 1937, hockey player Jack Milford invented this thing so that his little one can skate with Mom and Dad. Obviously, in his opinion, taking such a fragile little life as a baby to do difficult movements on the hard ice is a very fatherly thing, and he should be elected as the president of the parenting club!
【Comments】:Very practical. Added to cart.
24 paddling shoes
Paddling shoes, inventor MW Hulton showed off his paddling gear on britain's Grand Union Canal in 1962. I wonder if this idea was borrowed from skiing?
【Comments】: One can be prepared in the summer to prevent heavy water.
25 TV glasses
Tv glasses, in 1963, the "father of science fiction" Hugo Gennsback was testing his own invention of tv glasses. Is this thing specifically designed for myopic people?
【Comments】:VR pioneer, prototype of metaverse.
26 Cats called rat repellents
Cat CallEd Mouse Repellent, 1963, this robot cat can make ten "meow" sounds per minute, and each time both eyes glow at the same time. This device was also invented by a Japanese company to scare rats and is driven by a two-watt small motor.
[Comments]: There are still wolf barking dog repellents.
27 Dog walking restraints
Dog Walking Restrainer, 1940, the inventor presumably drew inspiration from the quadrilateral sliding doors used in stores... Looking at the woman's movements on display, you know that this is a thankless device, and there is even a suspicion of abusing the dog. What's so bad about a traditional dog leash?
【Comments】:In today's ban on dogs, this thing is really an artifact.
28 Couple smokers
Couple Smoker, 1955, the most romantic thing I can think of, is to smoke slowly with you until we are too sick to go anywhere.
[Comment]: The reason why this invention is stupid is because it is sprinkled with dog food.
29 Unshroud turkey roaster
Unhooded Turkey Roaster, 1966, invited ladies who have permed their hair in hair salons and some fashionable men to talk about their feelings, will you have psychological disorders in the future?
【Comments】:Do you want to eat ion hot turkey, or ceramic hot turkey, as well as woven hot, silver wire hot, spiral hot for choice.
30 indoor sunglasses
Indoor sunglasses, 1950, wasn't a good idea then, and it still is. Of course, this can't stop some fashion people from flocking to this.
【Comments】:Look, this is called fashion!