42 Contraptions That Prove Your Grandparents Were Weird.

Some people will try anything if they think it will make life easier. Here’s some highly, unorthodox contraptions that seemed to be great ideas. Whether they worked or not is open for debate.

#1. The Dimpler Maker did not actual make dimples, but did cause discomfort.


#2. Family bicycle with a sewing machine for mom so she can literally sew anywhere.

#3. Portable sauna.


#4. The hangover mask, 1947, originally created to keep actors cool under hot lights in the studios.


#5. Vibrating gum massager.

#6. The answer to writer's block, 1925.

#7. The Toilet Mask to remove imperfections only needed to be worn three times per week.

#8. Poker face mask to keep them guessing.

#9. A baby cage to put the little one outside for fresh air.

#10. Creepy 1920's swimming mask.

#11. A beauty micrometer to find out where make-up needed to be applied, 1937.

#12. The baby dangler.

#13. The Cone was used to protect the face from the rain and snow.

#14. People Scooper.

#15. Multiple Electrical Vibrator helps to relax the user and release dandruff.

#16. Bacon for the toaster.

#17. Egg Cuber changes the shape of the egg.

#18. Cigarette pack holder, 1955.

#19. Bradley Group Showers to help save money.

#20. Leg clamps to help the early walker.

#21. Solar bath apparatus to cure head diseases.


#22. Pedalled skates.


#23. The Dog Squeezer, 1940.


#24. Motorized roller skates, 1961.


#25. Hat to grow hair.


#26. Gigantic hair dryer.


#27. Revolver and camera.


#28. Umbrella for rainy days.


#29. Television glasses, 1960s.


#30. Venetian sunglasses


#31. Cat noise maker to scare mice.


#32. A 1930 vending machine with spray tanning for 30 seconds at a time.




#33. Two-man pipe, 1949.


#34. Pain Free Spanking with rubber bands instead of standard bristles.


#35. Single-wheel motorcycle.



#36. Motorized surfboard.


#37. Hair permer, 1930.


#38. Shower hood to avoid hair getting wet, 1970.


#39. Pram protecting babies from toxic gas attack.


#40. Inflatable vests from old tires.


#41. Two-inch television.


#42. Turkey blaster.

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