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20 Crazy Things That Seemed Normal In The Past

A lot of these crazy ideas from the XX century were actually granted patents! The U.S. Patent Office has seen a lot of wacky ideas throughout its history. But what’s even more hysterical is that a lot of these crazy ideas were actually granted patents! Let’s take a look at some of the wildest of them. From a hat with a parachute to a douche for breasts, they’ll all have your jaw hitting the floor!

TIMESTAMPS

Flying machine 0:35

Diving apparatus 1:19

Racing monkey harness 2:05

“Improved” fire escape 2:55

“Life-indicator” coffin 3:49

Eye-protectors for chickens 4:42

Rocking bathtub 5:20…

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