Inventions Out Of Time

Check out some pictures of inventions that were ahead of their time. Like the revolver with camera above that takes a picture when the trigger is pulled, to capture that surprised look right before the bullet hits.

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Posted By: Alex - Fri Jun 25, 2010
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there are some neat things pictured at the link that were just too far ahead of their time.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 06/25/10 at 10:58 PM

Kewl, but they forgot the Edsel!

http://msa4.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/ford_edsel-shiny.jpg

Here's an update on the monocycle.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Motorbiker_photos/NewsPics2/Mono-Motorcycle.jpg

This one has 2 wheels so it is stable while stopped but it's more workable than the previous attempt.

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff50/bocephus_album/Uni-motorcycle.jpg

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 06/25/10 at 11:13 PM

i really like the car! :coolsmile:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 06/25/10 at 11:32 PM

"Are you feeling photogenic punk ? " hehe
:cheese:

Posted by ANON in Nowhere on 06/26/10 at 04:18 PM

I think a bullet proof vest that takes a picture when it is penetrated would be useful too. I am guessing it would have to have some sort of technology capable of guessing the location of the shooter based on the point of impact.

Please sign me up for cheesecake of the month club if you steal this idea.

Posted by Pablo on 06/28/10 at 04:27 PM

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