These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Milk Facial

Does anyone really know what is good for the skin? Back in the day, women would rub milk on their face to gain a baby-like skin texture. The wildest part is that this trend is still done at some select spas across the nation. Who wants some cookies with their facial cleanser?

Radio Lawnmower

The lawn won't mow itself...or will it? During the 1950s, the small radio operated lawnmower was invented. Controlled with a remote, this alternative approach to landscaping was later celebrated by British royalty. Though it's still pretty uncommon to use, the radio lawnmower can still be purchased today! It's like the original Roomba... but for your grass.

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The More You Know

  • In 2009, Burger King launched a campaign that if you unfriended 10 friends on Facebook, you were entitled to a free Whopper. The person you unfriended would get a message telling them that their friendship is worth less than a Whopper.
  • Singapore plans to build floating burbs.
  • Coca-Cola once bought all the website URLs that can be read as ahh, all the way up to 62 h’s.
  • A Scarlet Macaw can live up to 80 years.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.