What on Earth Are These Old Inventions? Take the Quiz and See If You Can Figure Them Out!

Some of these devices are utterly mystifying.

Things sure do change quickly and many of the inventions that would have seemed cutting edge 100 years ago are now utterly unrecognizable today. There are quite a few successful and failed inventions that are real head-scratchers to our modern eyes. But, maybe you’ve got the skills to figure out what these old inventions actually were for. Take the quiz and find out!

</p> <section> <h2>What on Earth Are These Old Inventions?</h2> <div>Let’s find out!</div> </section> <section> <h2>This device from 1932 has a screen unlike any other at the time. Think you know what it might be?</h2> </section> <section> <h3>This odd device from the 1950s has a central tank with hoses coming off it. 4 men are using it to do something to this lawn. Think you have a guess as to what it is?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>There are beads, tassels, and a cigarette. Think you know what this actually is?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>This cabinet from the 1929 has 2 record players on top with a variety of knobs on the side. Think you know what this was used for?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>This 1924 invention has a low grate on the front of it. What was this for?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>This drum-like device from the 1870s has wires coming out of the back and metal ball on a string in the front. What do you think it is?</h3> </section> <section> <h2>Rookie Dreamer</h2> <div>You’d have to dream big in order to think up many of these inventions. There were quite a few of these would mystify all but the most knowledgeable of history buffs, so don’t feel bad.</div> </section> <section> <h3>Keen Observer</h3> <div>Whether you have a deep knowledge of machinery already or you just have really keen observation skills, you’ve did a great job on this quiz! There’s not a whole lot you don’t know about these inventions.</div> </section> <section> <h3>Master Inventor</h3> <div>You got a smashing score! That’s probably because you have a creative mind and a good knowledge of history. Kudos!</div> </section> <p>

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