These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Shower Hood

The shower hood was something no one needed but was created anyway. Marketed toward women, this hood promised to keep makeup and hair intact while getting your body clean! It was a huge failure long term though because as it turns out, women also like washing their hair and face.

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The More You Know

  • There are castles for sale in France that cost less than a two-bedroom apartment in Australia.
  • The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
  • The shortest scientific –ology word is "oology."
  • There are more twins now than ever before.
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