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," Albert Einstein said. However, it is worth recognizing that sometimes the absurd remains absurd and there is no point in looking for 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 initial tests and tests. A pity.

"Motokoleso"

In the photo, 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 light bulbs were embedded inside the rim of the disc.

Tube for two

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

Automatic spray 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.

Comb for bald

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 an underground bomb shelter was held, which could accommodate from 8 to 12 people. The bomb shelter withstood the fall of a 20-megaton bomb in TNT equivalent.

Desk-bed

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

Vibrating bra

A model demonstrates 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 the 1948 photo, a man eats soup with a spoon specially designed so that a miniature fan cools the hot soup.

Transparent boats

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

Tipping device

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

A chair with one support

The 1953 monopod seat was designed so that it was convenient to take with you and lay out.

Spaghetti Spinner

The invention of 1968 belongs to the Frenchman Alain Dam.

A bicycle with a rocket engine

In the photo, a German engineer is preparing 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 comfortably sunbathe.

Jetpack

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

Coffee maker on the dashboard of the car

In the 1950 photo, the driver shows his invention - a coffee maker attached to the dashboard. According to the inventor, there was enough water in the coffee maker for three cups of coffee. The invention could also be used to make soups, boil eggs and heat water.