Technology
Amazing Magic Disc Electrocutes User In Seconds!
I don't care how well this gadget is designed and engineered: I am not plugging it into the wall socket then dropping it in my bath water!
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Feb 07, 2015 -
Comments (7)
Category: Bathrooms, Death, Technology, 1930s
Automatic Telephone Dialer
So this gadget stored a few phone numbers and allowed the convenience of one-button dialing. Would such functionality have been worth $360.00 even in 1978?
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Feb 02, 2015 -
Comments (7)
Category: Technology, Telephones, 1970s
Mystery Gadget 25
What does this machine do?
The answer is here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Dec 24, 2014 -
Comments (7)
Category: Technology, 1930s
Mystery Gadget 24
What's up with this fellow?
The answer is here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Nov 13, 2014 -
Comments (7)
Category: Technology, 1940s
Dog Factory
Posted By: Paul - Thu Oct 16, 2014 -
Comments (5)
Category: Movies, Technology, Dogs, 1900s
The NoPhone
The NoPhone is a black piece of plastic shaped like an iPhone. It's designed to act as a "technology-free alternative" for those suffering from "phone addiction."According to the NoPhone's kickstarter page, "the NoPhone acts as a surrogate to any smart mobile device, enabling you to always have a rectangle of smooth, cold plastic to clutch without forgoing any potential engagement with your direct environment."
They're trying to raise $30,000 to produce these things, and are currently at $1,763.
Posted By: Alex - Mon Sep 15, 2014 -
Comments (16)
Category: Technology, Telephones
Mystery Gadget 23
Take your best guess!
The answer is here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Sep 14, 2014 -
Comments (7)
Category: Technology, 1920s
Woman Swallowed by Escalator
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 28, 2014 -
Comments (8)
Category: Death, Technology, 1980s
Mystery Gadget 22
Answer is here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Aug 25, 2014 -
Comments (7)
Category: Technology, 1930s
What a Wonderful World It Would Be
The lesson? If only doctors could build our cars.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Aug 23, 2014 -
Comments (11)
Category: Annoying Things, Family, Medicine, Technology, 1960s, Cars
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