The most unexpected use of electricity (20 photos) Bashny.Net

When people have just discovered electricity, they both lost their minds, inventing for him all new applications - one more absurd than the other. For example:



1. orphans hung from the ceiling and passed through their electric charge



For the experiment, Steven Gray needed a child (preferably an orphan), two boards, silk rope and electrified glass tube. Tube rubbed on the bare legs of the child, why, according to witnesses, "to his face and hands appeared fiery flash».



The original purpose of this experiment was to find out whether the human body to conduct electricity, but it soon became a popular entertainment for the general public. Crowds gathered to look at the "sparkling boy" and brought the adventurous "experimenter" good income.

In those days, orphanages shamelessly sent their students to the care of Dr. Gray, "for service to science».

2. Treated absolutely all diseases with the help of an electric vibrator ...



In 1913, the people's faith in the magical possibilities of electricity, including healing, was boundless. The device, which today can only be found in stores for adults, while touted as a remedy for all diseases. Vibrators were encouraged to apply to the head, chest, face - in general, to any part of the body.



Advertising promised that with this tool, you can quickly and easily build muscle, improve sleep quality, to cure deafness, get rid of headaches, etc.

The advertisement shows the reviews "prominent physicians" about the miraculous properties of the vibrator. One of them claimed that regained the ear by inserting that thing in your ear.

3. Pass the electrical discharge through themselves



In the 18th and 19th centuries, everyone wanted to meet with electricity closer - literally. In France, for example, people stood in long lines to experience the electric shock from the generator svezheizobretёnnogo -like children who are terribly want to know what happens if you stick your fingers in the socket.

The first willing to go through a new experience were scientists. In scientific journals the experimenters observed side effects such as bleeding from the nose, headaches, cramps and vibrating conveyor. But this scientist this does not scare. Johann Winkler, for example, permanently disfiguring his poor body electricity, took up his wife - only to confirm their assumptions.



Then for the scientists followed the craze for electric attractions - enterprising owners of circuses organized special cabins where everyone could get a discharge.

4. Experienced newcomers who wanted to join the boys club



By the early 20th century, mankind still has not bothered to torture yourself with electricity. This "human centipede" was invented in 1928. It was designed to test the candidates wishing to join the boys club. For $ 52 you get the opportunity to participate in one of the most macabre rituals. Sitting at the head of a giant wool centipede includes a device, and the whole company has got the category of the most vulnerable places.



5. To use an electric shock to control horses



It turns out that the first run on electricity wagons were in the middle of the 19th century. However, the main driving force in them was still a horse.

The carriage is equipped with an electric generator was (a small box handy rider), from which electric charges sent directly to the poor horse's teeth. The instructions inventor claimed that the horse while experiencing "unpleasant tingling sensation, but it is not painful».

That same inventor later sadist invented yet and the electric whip.

6. Tried to get electricity from the dead cats



The device, which you see in the picture, called "electrostatic induction machine." This device allows you to receive an unlimited amount of power, though for that it had to be first charge. Here is the initial charge was removed by means of friction on the hair of the dead animal.



The same result could be achieved by friction silk or wool, but apparently no such options were impressive.

7. Bought electric beds to improve sex life



In the 1750s Dr. James Graham introduced the world to its series of electrical inventions under the pretentious name "Temple of Health and Hymen." They are touted as an effective means to improve the sex life of the spouses.

The idea of ​​all of these devices, among which was the "divine throne" and "Divine bed" was to "cheer up" electric shocks have lost interest in each other spouse.

8. Fastened to the lightning hats and umbrellas



In 1769 in Italy as a result of a lightning strike on the armory was destroyed 190 homes. There were at that time and the other sad cases involving the heavenly electricity. As a result, terrified Europeans began to mount lightning everywhere - wherever they could come up with.



In 1770-m were hats and umbrellas, is equipped with lightning rods (note the chain trailing behind if a lightning strike, the charge will go into the ground)

9. Takes the electric "shower"



Is shown in this picture, the mechanism is most similar to an instrument of torture, but it was not so bad. What seems terrifying spikes on his head, emits elektrovolny who were receiving heal "electric shower" people from every conceivable disease, from diarrhea to rheumatism.



10. Treated hair loss and dandruff electric brushes



Electric brushes for hair were popular in the second half of the 19th century. Besides the treatment of baldness and dandruff advertising buyers promised to get rid of headaches, rheumatism, and even constipation. All thanks to one schёtke hair.

In truth, the only electrical gizmos called - in fact, it was the ordinary brush with magnetic rods in the handle. How could they have something to heal - the big question.



The instructions to the brushes contained a stern warning that it "can enjoy only one person." Otherwise the brush will lose its magic power. So if your hair continues to fall out - know that your brush to comb your wife secretly.