With the rapid advancement of technology and the invention of cool and useful gadgets, our lives have only gotten easier. That being said, while we may laugh at some of the old inventions we see today, a lot of them can actually be still quite useful even now. Here, we have presented some forgotten inventions of the past centuries that deserve another chance with us today. From teacups with a mustache protector to giant vending machines that dispensed hot meals, these quirky vintage inventions should be brought back.
3. These outdoor wood stoves were made to help us do a great number of things, like produce syrup. Once you are done with that, you can even cook pancakes in it.
7. This is a “Mushroom hunting basket” cane that can be taken when you are off on a hike. This cane/bucket stays upright while you gather mushrooms with two hands.
8. Before McDonald's, there was the automat. These giant, wall-sized vending machines could dispense sandwiches and even hot meals along with pies and other desserts. Now wouldn't that be cool to have today?
10. The hydrocycle combined the fun of a bike with the power of a boat. This particular vehicle had become popular in the early 20th century and was used essentially as a bicycle-like watercraft. Over the years, the vehicle has seen many transformations but the vintage one is still so cool.
12. These Japanese dolls, known as the Karakuri puppet, were originally made between the 17th and the 19th centuries to walk and serve tea. The word Karakuri means “mechanism” or “trick". These mechanized dolls were also used in theaters to stage and demonstrate plays.
