Soviet scientist Viktor Gordeyev invented Rocket Boots. Instead of actual rockets, the boots were equipped with pistons filled with a fuel-air mixture. The boots enabled an average speed of 10.5 mph and a maximum speed of 22 mph.
Cruise control on cars was invented…
Cruise control on cars was invented in 1948 by the blind inventor and mechanical engineer Ralph Teetor. He came up with the idea due to being frustrated by his driver’s habit of speeding up and slowing down as he talked.
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The chemical reaction in glow…
The chemical reaction in glow sticks was discovered by Dr. Edwin Chandross in 1962, but he had no idea the “chemiluminescent” objects were popular at music shows until a Vice interview in 2013. “Is that so?” he said. “Maybe my granddaughter will think I’m cool now.”
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Melting ice cream inspired….
Melting ice cream inspired the invention of the outboard motor. It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea […]
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The first sports bra was made…
The first sports bra was made in 1977 by sewing two jock straps together. Its literal test run was performed by of its two inventors: one jogging forwards wearing the Macgyvered prototype while her friend ran ahead, jogging backwards so she could assess her friend’s “bounciness”.
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People Discuss Inventions They Think Did More Harm Than Good
It’s fascinating to think about what inventors might have had in mind when they came up with new ideas.
And it’s also interesting to ponder whether they could really comprehend where their inventions would eventually go and what kind of impact they would have on the world.
Folks on AskReddit shared what inventions they think did more harm than good.
Let’s take a look.
1. That’s a hot take.
“Al**hol as a beverage.
Like it or not, if al**hol as a beverage was discovered today, it would be illegal.”
2. Major problems.
“Lead in paint.
Doctors were telling us it would cause severe neurological problems for about 80 years before the US finally listened and banned it.
There are houses in the US today that still have lead paint.”
3. Going way back.
“The cotton gin.
Yeah it alleviated the work of slaves but it catapulted the demand for slavery and some historians note it as one of the causes of the American Civil War.”
4. Done a lot of damage.
“High Fructose Corn Syrup.
Used to sweeten food, enhance flavor, and add texture and volume, HFCS is a cheap and easily mass-produced ingredient that’s become a prime culprit of the US obesity epidemic. Why? Well from 1970 to 2000, there was a 25% increase in “added sugars” in the US.
After being classified as GRAS, HFCS began to replace sucrose as the main sweetener of soft drinks in the United States. At the same time, rates of obesity rose.”
5. Be careful with that thing!
“It has to be the guillotine.
A French device which appeared during the French Revolution because France still employed gruesome methods of execution which were faulty at times. The guillotine was invented as a means of quick painless execution, but it was so efficient that it led to an increase in its usage during the following years, as the punish rate skyrocketed.
Needless to say, the good intentions of its creation turned bad quite quickly… Talk about having a happy trigger finger.”
6. My teeth hurt.
“Soda/sugary drinks
Drinking sugar drinks contributes to obesity, diabetes and other diseases. Yet it’s available EVERYWHERE you go. And cheap to buy.
It also doesn’t help that soda in aluminum cans are lined with BPA that can cause high blood pressure. And soda is also packaged in plastic bottles that also contain BPA which can enter the blood stream and cause cancer.
If the sugary drinks don’t get you first… The packaging will.”
7. It adds up.
“The keurig cups.
From what I recall the guy that started that whole thing regretted it because of the amount of garbage those little single use keurig cups waste.”
8. A forever chemical.
“Teflon. A cancer causing chemical used in everything from baby bottles to fabrics to cookware and everything else.
Teflon is a “forever chemical” and is detected globally in humans, soil, drinking water, food and animals.”
9. Weapon of war.
“Machine g**s.
The inventor of the AK-47 said something along the lines of, “I would have preferred to have invented a lawn mower.””
10. Seems to be out of control.
“Cable news
It’s nonstop mind control now.
They tell folks what to buy (which they do now by calling it a shortage, results in mass panic.) I’m sure someone holds shares in whatever they tell as it’s just getting odd now.
They tell folks where they should vacation and not vacation.
They tell folks what brands they should and shouldn’t buy.
They tell folks who they should and shouldn’t vote for. This is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
Yes, they pass all this off as opinion peices, people just take it as the truth and not an opinion.”
11. Echo chamber.
“Twitter.
Echo chamber, ego inflating, self importance and attention seeking galore.”
12. People have strong feelings about it.
“Airbnb.
Started as an opportunity for people to rent out a spare room and meet travelers. Has morphed into a short-term rental platform where wealthy second home owners let entire homes or apartments at the expense of local communities.
Residents in once peaceful neighborhoods are forced to endure all the impacts that come with living next to makeshift unregulated hotels and group accommodation.
Loud parties any night of the week, a steady stream of strangers in apartment blocks or residential streets, parking congestion, masses of rubbish, security issues, loss of community all become commonplace.
Long-term rentals dry up because Airbnb is more lucrative and local businesses, in some cases even local hospitals, can’t find staff as they have nowhere to live. Long-term locals find themselves kicked out of their rentals to make way for another more lucrative Airbnb.
They are left with nowhere to go as other long-term rentals have gone the same way and it’s pushed prices up so much that buying a property is no longer an option.
Residential neighborhoods become a smattering of hotels without the volunteers and local people that once gave the place the sense of community that attracted many visitors to the area in the first place.
Most Airbnb users wouldn’t be aware of the detrimental impacts Airbnb can have for local communities.”
Now we want to hear from you.
Tell us what inventions you think did more harm than good.
Do it in the comments!
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People Discuss the Things All of Us Could Do Without
It seems like we can’t agree on much lately. It’s an increasingly divisive time, worryingly so considering the massive challenges we face which certainly won’t be overcome without some common ground and cooperation.
So, to bring us together again, perhaps we can at least agree that some things in this world just…shouldn’t exist.
Let’s start with the ones on this list, then move on to instilling world peace, eh? Take it away, Twitter.
10. Aspic
This may sound prejudicial but I’m gonna go ahead and guess this started with the Brits.
#StuffThatShouldNotExist Aspic. It's jello but with savory stuff instead of sweet…Like meat, veggies, broth or fish…It was popular in the 1950's but the fad (thankfully) fizzled out by the 1970's. By the time the 80's rolled around, aspic wasn't a thing anymore! pic.twitter.com/bMoepdnxds
— Random Snake Facts (@random_snakes) March 29, 2021
9. These Sauces
I object, actually. The Filet-O-Fish can go, but Big Mac sauce is delicious.
#StuffThatShouldNotExist
This!!! pic.twitter.com/GO0wCfEmJ5— The Notorious B.E.C.K.Y (@BeckyKillinit) March 28, 2021
8. Spicy Jellybeans
Who thought this was a good idea?
Spicy jellybeans #StuffThatShouldNotExist pic.twitter.com/0ksMXDmDC0
— Shari Bee (@Lavendermee3) March 28, 2021
7. Bug Snacks
If you’re eating these, I just want you to know there are healthier ways to ask for attention.
#StuffThatShouldNotExist
Bug snacks. Ew. Not even bacon will make this palatable. pic.twitter.com/QOvKJzwLyQ— Linda D (@WWlindaD) March 28, 2021
6. Crocs
Put as many cutesy stickers on ’em as you want, they’re still awful looking.
I don’t care how comfortable they are. These are the ugliest shoes known to man #StuffThatShouldNotExist pic.twitter.com/kTz1BDL70y
— Dannie Rose (@dannieros3) March 28, 2021
5. Sour Altoids
Why must we play God in this way?
sour altoids #StuffThatShouldNotExist pic.twitter.com/NCkWQJoU0W
— Caleb (@FluffyHacker) March 29, 2021
4. Pineapple on Pizza
It takes some truly innovative shenanigans to make PIZZA bad.
#StuffThatShouldNotExist pineapple in pizza pic.twitter.com/vqHcJCWkbh
— Someone Else (@Boring_McJuicy) March 28, 2021
3. White Colored Pencils
Is this an art tool or some kind of prank?
#StuffThatShouldNotExist White colored pencils pic.twitter.com/Hj1ZIXPfST
— kingofnoobs789 (@WaffleMakesArt) March 28, 2021
2. Picnic Pants
Do you want ants in your pants?
Because this is how you get ants in your pants.
#StuffThatShouldNotExist
Have a picnic anywhere. Picnic pants. pic.twitter.com/1tlrIrS85E— Annie C (@anet2111) March 29, 2021
1. Diet Water
Technically it has half the calories of regular water.
It also technically has double the calories.
That’s how the number 0 works.
#StuffThatShouldNotExist
Is this low carb? Is it keto. Or is it just stupid? pic.twitter.com/72f1coxMlI— Ruth Whalley (@Leftdoubleclick) March 29, 2021
I don’t know how these things came to be, but maybe by collectively hating them hard enough, we can bond together as a people again.
What thing do you think shouldn’t exist?
Tell us in the comments.
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In 1963, George Blonsky patented…
In 1963, George Blonsky patented a table that used centrifugal force to assist in childbirth. The expectant mother would be strapped down and spun at high speed, and the baby caught in a net.
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Walter Shaw, the inventor of three-way…
Walter Shaw, the inventor of three-way calling and call waiting, went on to create the “black box” for the Italian Mafia, which allowed them to make untraceable long-distance calls.
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James Murray Spangler (1848–1915)…
James Murray Spangler (1848–1915), a salesman and janitor, invented the first commercially successful portable electric vacuum cleaner that revolutionized household carpet cleaning. His device was the first to use both a cloth filter bag and cleaning attachments. His invention was patented 1908.
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