Most great inventions are called “dumb” or “silly” or “useless” for a while before they actually take off. The personal computer, for example, was said to be a pointless invention that no one would ever want – and now just about every home in the developed world has one. But not all inventions are winners – some really are dumb, silly or useless. Here are a few of the worst inventions of the 20th century.
Horse gas mask
Amphibious bisycle
Cigarette holder for two
The chain smoker
Pedestrian safety net
The faxable newspaper
A hair dryer
Baby suspender
Baby's first gas pram
Glasses so you can read lying down
hangover mask
The shower hood
Suspended baby cage
Neck brush
A device to teach children how to walk
Motorized surfboard
Inner tube life jackets
revolver camer
Radio hat
One wheel motorcycle
Face cover to protect from rain, snow...
Cigar protector
A piano for the bed-ridden
Scrolling map
Pipe for two
The family bicycle
A brush that simultaneously shines your scalp and bruches your hair
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