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The Strangest Invention Ever From 1949

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The Strangest Invention Ever From 1949
Photo by Miltiadis Fragkidis / Unsplash


In a chilling glimpse into the parenting practices of the past, a 1949 video commercial showcases the "Baby Cage," a contraption designed to suspend infants outside high-rise windows. Set against a backdrop of bustling city streets, the advertisement exudes an eerie optimism as it touts the benefits of fresh air for babies, regardless of altitude. Parents are depicted cheerfully placing their little ones into the cage, seemingly unfazed by the dizzying heights. With an unsettling blend of safety assurances and adventurous spirit, the commercial captures a bygone era's willingness to embrace unconventional solutions, even at the expense of modern sensibilities.

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