Weird Wednesday - Glare Glasses

Popular Science July 1932

Glare has often troubled me when driving at night, but I've always wondered why nothing could be done about it.  These look more like x-ray specs than driving aids.  They must not have worked very well since they are not around in this form.

Betty Grable Goes Green

[Source:  Popular Science; January 1939]

Apparently this was only a problem with very early black and white television.  This being a black and white photo, I can't really tell what color they are painting on her.  I just wonder who figured it out.  Must have been a fun time experimenting.  And who knew Betty Grable appeared in such a cerebral publication?

Weird Wednesday - Mousetrap Nail Guards

[Source: Popular Science; April 1940]

I'm not sure why Popular Science was highlighting this, nor why this was invented. It looks like little mousetraps on your fingers. Why must every strange invention look painful? I think I'd take my chances with my nail polish smearing.

Weird Wednesday - Snazzy Sun Protection

[Source: Popular Science February 1933]

I have to say I hate getting my nose sunburned, but I can't imagine that I would wear this beauties. I'll stick with good old sunscreen. It's not a beauty thing, but I can't imagine being able to see out of this things.

Weird Wednesday: Vibrating Curling Iron

Popular Science, 1940



Looks complicated, but I wonder if it really worked? Can't say I'd be at ease in that situation. And how much vibration are we talking about? Was it jarring, or more like an electric toothbrush? I have to say the woman testing out this vibrating curling iron does not look like she is comfortable.