18 inventions of the past that the world was simply not ready for

"If at first the idea does not seem absurd, it is hopeless," said Albert Einstein. However, it is worth recognizing that sometimes the absurd remains absurd and it is not worth looking for any meaning in it. In the last century, some ideas were so revolutionary that society could not accept them, thereby preventing many incredible inventions from reaching the masses after passing the initial tests and tests. A pity.

"Motokoleso»

In the photo, the Swiss engineer M. Herder is driving a "motorcycle wheel" - a motorcycle mounted in a large wheel with a thick one-piece rubber tire.

Comfortable Lawn Mower

Demonstration of the Power Mower of the Future lawn mower on October 14, 1957. The product had a plastic sphere with a diameter of one and a half meters, on which the seat was located. As well as an electric generating system, a radiotelephone, air conditioning and even a miniature refrigerator, so that you can refresh yourself on a hot day.

Glow-in-the-dark tires

In 1961, Goodyear introduced luminous tires. They were made of synthetic rubber, and there were light bulbs embedded inside the rim of the disc.

Tube for two

Men demonstrate an invention called the" Double-sided tube " (Double Ender) in New York, June 2, 1949.

Automatic spray machine for sunscreen lotion

Model Betty Dutter shows how to spray lotion at the annual vending machine show in Chicago, January 19, 1949. This pleasure cost 10 cents.

Hairbrush for bald people

Ted Spence, an engineer at a Los Angeles comb company, demonstrates an invention for bald people, January 12, 1950.

Shelter from nuclear bombs

On September 12, 1958, a demonstration of a bomb shelter underground, which could accommodate from 8 to 12 people, was held. The bomb shelter withstood the fall of a 20-megaton TNT bomb.

Desk-bed

In the 1913 photo, a schoolboy is resting in a hammock that is unfolded from a desk.

Vibrating Bra

A model shows off a spiral electric bra at the 20th International Invention Show in Brussels, March 13, 1971. The product develops and strengthens the chest, vibrates while it is worn, for example, at work.

Cooling soup spoon

In a photo from 1948, a man eats soup with a spoon specially designed so that a miniature fan cools the hot soup.

Transparent boats

In a photo from 1941, the model shows a transparent rowing boat called "Lucite".

Tipping device

In a 1955 photo, inventor Russell Oaks shows his invention-a tip device that consists of an artificial hand and a money box that is attached to the waist. The No Sale sign (translated as "will not go") is shown if the tip is not enough.

Single-support chair

The 1953 monopod seat was designed to be easy to take with you and lay out.

Spaghetti Spinner

The invention of 1968 belongs to the Frenchman Alain Dam.

Rocket-powered bicycle

In the photo, a German engineer prepares a bicycle with 12 rockets mounted on the rear wheel. A moment after the shot was taken, the bike exploded. Fortunately, the engineer was not seriously injured.

Sun lounger for sunbathing

In a 1964 photo, 10-year-old Marnie Smith came up with an easy way to get a comfortable tan.

Jetpack

Robert Kurter hovers in the air while testing his invention, the jetpack. Virginia, June 10, 1969.

Coffee maker on the dashboard of the car

In a photo from 1950, the driver shows his invention-a coffee maker attached to the dashboard. According to the inventor, the coffee maker had enough water for three cups of coffee. The invention could also be used for making soups, cooking eggs, and heating water.