These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Pedestrian Shield

When people were driving around cars even more recklessly than modern standards, there were tons of pedestrian deaths. So, to combat these fatalities, inventors crafted something that looked like a shield to ward off such destruction. It, unsurprisingly, did not work at all, but slowing down and being cautious always works.

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