Looking back, some older car safety campaigns feel more like comedy sketches than actual public service announcements. They may have meant well, but many relied on questionable science, cheesy slogans, or flat-out strange advice. What was once serious guidance now feels wildly out of touch and sometimes unintentionally hilarious.
School was a much tougher place, not just because of homework. Decades ago, punishments were stricter, harsher, and often shocking by today’s standards. Here's a surprising look at old-school punishments that were once common—but would never fly in a modern classroom.
Practices like casual racism and outmoded gender roles were commonplace in bygone eras. These examples demonstrate the progress society has made and the lessons it still has to learn in light of the current era.
Throughout history, people have believed in ideas that appear strange or outdated by modern standards. Superstition, a lack of scientific knowledge, and cultural traditions all contributed to these beliefs, which were once taken seriously by entire societies.
Parents have passed down weather safety tips to their children over the years to keep them safe in various conditions. Many of these tips were based on older generations' wisdom, but they have since become outdated due to advances in weather forecasting and safety knowledge.
These 15 old magazine ads were once considered normal but would spark outrage, lawsuits, or confusion today.