Late 1800s: Cocaine toothache drops, the miracle cure.
1877: Women love chewing tobacco.
1904: Guns so safe, they may as well be toys.
1910s: Tape worms: the miracle diet.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip Ad1938: Who cares if the baby swallowed the matches? I need a way to light up!
1943: A naked army bonding party?
1947: Our acceptance of DDT has changed a bit over the years...
1940s: Women today would be quite unenthusiastic about getting a vacuum for Christmas.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip Ad1950: Cigarettes that soothe your throat.
1950: Mowing the lawn is much more fun than hanging out with girls.
1952: Everyone wants cigarettes as a Christmas present, right?
1950s: Pepsi used to be for the elite, now it's for everyone, including the Average Joe.
1950s: Babies + plastic bags = no problem.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip Ad1950s: Back then it was a joke, now it's a crime.
1950s/1960s: Men won't look at you if you're skinny. Times sure have changed.
1962: Drinking on the job is totally acceptable.
1968: All women love the smell of tobacco, right?
1960s: Gain weight, and you'll also gain men's attention.
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