Waterbeds
The 80s was a fabulous time for the waterbed industry. In fact, 20% of all mattress sales in 1987 were waterbeds. They quickly fell into the unpopular region due to how impractical they can be.
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Random 80s Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know
The More You Know
- Jellyfish can sting even when they're dead.
- A solar powered, self-filling water bottle has been invented for bike riders that condenses atmospheric moisture to automatically fill the bottle.
- Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
- You can buy a completely renovated and converted Boeing 727 jet that accommodates 23 people for less than the cost of a Ferrari.