These Vintage Ads Would Instantly Be Banned Today

Aging Is Natural

Palmolive—and Lysol, if we were to go by these ads—is the key to a long-lasting and happy marriage.

Not Their Best

They were really running out of ideas here, huh? Why would it be fun to own this if you're bald? In that case, they should advertise it to men over 50.

The More You Know

Where the Wild Things Are was supposed to have been about horses—but the illustrator couldn't draw them.
The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
The word "muscle" comes from a Latin term meaning "little mouse."

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.