14 Weird Things Normal in Past - Not A Myth
14 weird things that used to be normal in past. Our ancestors used to do weird and dangerous things in past. In past things are not the same as today. The past is full of curious stories. Our ancient ancestors would undoubtedly have a hard time believing what mankind has been able to accomplish.The thing is, we might have just as hard of a time believing what was
normal for our ancestors. Let us explore a few of the things that used
to be commonplace but that we could not imagine doing today.
1. Sending Kids Through Mail
It sounds like a joke, but its true. At the beginning of the 20th century the Americans had an opportunity to send their kids through the mail totally official. It cost around 15 cents if their kid weighs no more than a standard parcel. So, What was the procedure? Children had special stamps which were attached to their clothing. Letter carriers accompany kids riding trains to their final destination points.
2. Human Zoos
Human zoos, also called ethnological expositions, were 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century public exhibitions of humans. Human zoos aim to display people from Asia and Africa as a proof of Darwin's theory and so called superiority of white people. Such zoos could be found in Paris, London and Berlin. Hundred and thousands of people visited human zoos where whole villages of different tribes with real inhabitants had to perform religious rituals or war dances. Such shameful entertainment existed for many years.
3. Babies in Cigarette Ads
Today cigarette ads are banned entirely so it's nearly impossible for us to imagine a baby in one but it was common in 60's. They didn't just use kids to promote tobacco use, the faces of celebrities, politicians, cartoon characters and even doctors could be seen giving their stamp of approval for this deadly product.
4. Cocaine Treatment
A hundred years ago people didn't treat this substance as something dangerous or harmful on the contrary it was available in drugstores and easily sold without a prescription to heal coughs and toothache. Cocaine was also recommended as a sedative for kids and with other pharmaceutical drugs cocaine was widely advertised.
5. Babysitter in the 1910s
Even after the abolishment of slavery in 1865 many white households in the beginning 20th century basically continued the practice of hiring African-American women as nannies and babysitters. They made them work 14 to 16 hours a day seven days a week and for minuscule pay and worse they were still beaten.
6. Outdoor Playpens
In 1930s such wire cages were very common among British families. With the help of these dangerous constructions kids breathe fresh air while their mothers were busy with household duties. It's unbelievable, but these cages were considered safe.
7. Garden Hermit
Rich people often have weird whims but in past their obsessions made people suffer. In the 18th century it was popular to have a personal hermit who lived in your garden. A hermit wasn't allowed to wash or cut their nails and hair very often the landowners made them dress like druids. They lived in a handmade get out. They couldn't move away from their dwellings where they were fed and cared for. Owners always showed of in front of visitors and were proud for their Live Decorations. Guests sometimes asked hermits questions so they could give advice.
8. Focusing devices
Can’t concentrate at work after a sleepless
night? Try this grotesque contraption! People would use this sound
insulation helmet to provide a limited (think: focused) view… as well as
a limited supply of oxygen.
9. Sunglasses
This is an ancient pair of sunglasses. They
certainly look like they would block light, don’t they? Of course, it
also looks like they would block the vast majority of your vision, in
general. Seriously, how could this ever work?
10. Dangerous Treatment Methods
Not so long ago, Doctors had no clue about disinfection and used strange methods, Blood letting as a remedy for all diseases, tongue cutting against stammering and electric shock treatment.
11. Radioactive Products
In the 1950s radiation was treated as quite a safe thing. Atomic toys like the many laboratories were trending. The set of experiments included real
polonium and
uranium in small quantities. That's not the only shocking thing there was a field where radiation was used. In different American States Young Girls painted watch dials with a paint which contained radium. These women regularly sharpened their brushes in their mouths. If this hasn't left you speechless, What will you say about radioactive toothpaste? It was advertised as a perfect tool to receive blindingly white smile.
12. Strange Toothpicks
This English toothpick dates back to 1620. It’s
difficult to imagine that even back then, people wouldn’t have found it
strange to use such a fanciful-looking artifact to do something like
cleaning one’s teeth.
13. Body Parts Collection
Only insane people collect human body parts as trophies nowadays. But it was just a standard hobby causing no disgust in the past. Even soldiers used to take home their enemy's skull.
14. Smoking Prescribed by Doctors
Seventy years ago American doctors recommended their patients to smoke to get rid of constipation. Even pregnant woman were allowed to smoke? No not just allowed prescribed by the doctor?
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