These Vintage Ads Would Instantly Be Banned Today

Not Vegan-Friendly

This is a bit of a graphic ad. There are some logistics to work out here. Is the pig standing on top of his enemies? Where are his organs? Why does he look so smug?

Chewing Tobacco: Kids Edition

There's no better way to advertise chewing tobacco than with... uh... a small child holding a Christmas garland? Hey, Little Katie, you're about to get gum disease from all that chewing tobacco.

The More You Know

Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in the Matrix. He starred in Wild Wild West instead.
People don’t sneeze in their sleep due to their brain shutting down the reflex.
On Mars, sunsets are blue.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.