15 Strange Objects From The Past That Look Practically Unrecognizable Today

9. Hairdryers: Would you have ever guessed that these paddles are really old-fashioned hair dryers? You’d fill them with boiling water and wrap your hair around them. That seems safe, right? There’s no way that this could have lead to any serious accidents…

10. Hats: This is a Chinese hat that was worn during the Qing dynasty. It looks pretty fancy, doesn’t it? If you were to wear this to an upscale formal event, you’d surely be the talk of the town! Hopefully, they still sell hats like these somewhere.