Mystery Gadget 22

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Posted By: Paul - Mon Aug 25, 2014
Category: Technology | 1930s

Comments

I was thinking early EEG machine, but the answer is interesting.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 08/25/14 at 08:36 AM

I had no idea at all, but Patty is right, it is interesting.

Posted by TheCannyScot in Atlanta, GA on 08/25/14 at 09:30 AM

A High tech eye patch? Arrrgh! No? 😖 :coolsmile:

Posted by Tyrusguy on 08/25/14 at 09:57 AM

I thought of a sinus drain - and that snot a joke.

Posted by KDP on 08/25/14 at 10:01 AM

Lie detector?

Posted by RobK on 08/25/14 at 11:33 AM

I wuz thinkin' it was an automated eyeball plucker but, sadly, no such luck. :down:

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 08/25/14 at 12:03 PM

I am due to undergo cataract surgery. Somehow, I'm glad that I don't have to do this back in the 1930s...

Posted by Dave Plechaty on 08/29/14 at 03:14 AM

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