These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Hobbleskirts

The name is pretty self-explanatory in this historic trend. The fad centered around a women's skirt that was tapered at the mid-calf or ankle, making it difficult to walk. The result was a short, unbalanced walk called "hobbling." The skirt decreased in popularity by World War I when mobility was necessary for survival. 

Advertisement

Next Page →

The More You Know

  • Peanuts can be used to make dynamite.
  • If you heat up a magnet, it will lose its magnetism.
  • A solar powered, self-filling water bottle has been invented for bike riders that condenses atmospheric moisture to automatically fill the bottle.
  • Tic Tac mints are named after the sound their container makes.
Next Page →