Safety

14 Toys That Were Banned in Multiple Countries

14 Toys That Were Banned in Multiple Countries

These 14 toys were pulled from shelves in different countries due to safety risks, offensive content, or health concerns.

12 Common Things from the Past That Are Banned Now

12 Common Things from the Past That Are Banned Now

Many everyday items and practices that were once normal in the past are now banned due to health, safety, or legal concerns.

14 Playground Equipment That Would Never Be Approved Today

14 Playground Equipment That Would Never Be Approved Today

These 14 pieces of old-school playground equipment were once common but are now considered too unsafe for modern standards.

10 Toys That Were Pulled for Being Too Loud

10 Toys That Were Pulled for Being Too Loud

These 10 toys were pulled from shelves after complaints and tests revealed they were dangerously loud for kids’ hearing.

15 Playground Rules from the Past That Would Never Fly Today

15 Playground Rules from the Past That Would Never Fly Today

Playgrounds used to be wild, risky, and mostly unsupervised — but many of the old rules (or lack of them) would never be allowed today.

12 Things That Were Legal in the ’70s But Are Unthinkable Now

12 Things That Were Legal in the ’70s But Are Unthinkable Now

In the 1970s, many everyday practices that would now be considered unsafe or unacceptable were legal.