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Strange contraptions

Robot Gardening

Robot Gardening (1959)

Great garden without sweating - demonstration of devices which make gardening simple.

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Emett's Computer

Emett's Computer (1966)

A mechanical 'computer' is seen in action as inventor Roland Emett adds the finishing touches.

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Hover Stretcher

Hover Stretcher (1961)

New device, the Hover Stretcher, is used to carry two 'patients' across a dusty field.

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Indoor Flying

Indoor Flying (1949)

Footage of Mr Reginald Pattinson's indoor flying machine. Leeds, Yorkshire.

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It's An Idea!

It's An Idea! (1946)

A look at boats, buses and a lighthouse, all now serving as homes for people. Also special cars.

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It's Safe Alright

It's Safe Alright (1929)

New aircraft is tested but fails to take-off, Chicago, United States of America.

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Newest Novelties

Newest Novelties (1929)

Fabulous cigarette dispenser is demonstrated and some rubber shoe protectors.

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Revolving Barber

Revolving Barber (1954)

Barber Eddie McConville demonstrates a new invention that allows him to sit down on the job.

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Home Made Blimp

Home Made Blimp (1927)

Hilarious scenes as an intrepid inventor sees his airship ascend and crash.

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Parking Problem Solved

Parking Problem Solved (1927)

A demonstration in Paris of a car with wheels that turn 90 degrees and can park anywhere.

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Ultra Atom Grille

Ultra Atom Grille (1952)

Weird German item where an egg hatches a chick and turns into a roast dinner in special oven.

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Bowling Machine

Bowling Machine (1964)

England cricketer Colin Cowdrey practises in his garden with the help of his bowling machine.

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Baldness Treatment AKA Curly Boys Club - Cp 030

Baldness Treatment AKA Curly Boys Club - Cp 030 (1955)

A new cure for baldness is demonstrated - mad suction cup invention!

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The Emotion Machine

The Emotion Machine (1938)

A man is wired up to a machine to test his emotional reactions.

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Amphibious Water Scooter

Amphibious Water Scooter (1965)

Quirky item showing a man in a bowler hat testing a water scooter on the Thames by Parliament.

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Goggle Wipers

Goggle Wipers (1951)

Footage of woman wearing goggles with small wiper blades. London.

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Sidecar Boat

Sidecar Boat (1960)

Motorcycle sidecar that converts into a motor boat, Romford, Essex

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Caraboat AKA Caravan / Boat

Caraboat AKA Caravan / Boat (1968)

A caravan that turns into a boat is taken for a spin at Henley-on-Thames.

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Amphibious Caravan

Amphibious Caravan (1967)

Amphibious caravan on River Thames at Oxfordshire.

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Land And Water Car

Land And Water Car (1920)

Unusual amphibious craft is demonstrated - boat that can be used on land or in water.

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Folding Caravan

Folding Caravan (1959)

Little caravan unfolds to accommodate two adults and a child.

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Oxygen Tests

Oxygen Tests (1957)

Crazy scientist demonstrates power of liquid oxygen - the stuff we breathe. Very interesting.

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Army Innovations

Army Innovations (1965)

Presentation of weird and 'useful' inventions of the British Army.

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Chicago Cycles

Chicago Cycles (1939)

Footage of a cycling family riding some very strange invention in Chicago in the United States of America.

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Clever Ideas At Inventions Exhibition

Clever Ideas At Inventions Exhibition (1939)

Footage of bizarre inventions at inventions exhibition.

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