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18 Ads From 1915 That Prove We've Come A Long Way In 100 Years

It was a big year for WTF, apparently. Looking at you, Kellogg's.

1. This dead-eyed Kellogg's kid who has been haunting nightmares for the last century.

2. This ad that urges boys to grow mushrooms in discreet places for money, for some reason.

3. This story entitled "Women Don't Understand Things" in Good Housekeeping Magazine.

4. This ad that proclaims the wonders of DIY taxidermy, "which has long been kept a secret."

5. This dictionary ad that contains "puzzling war words."

6. This extremely un-appetizing baked potato.

7. This freckle-hating company.

8. This adorable tyke playing with a saw, while his proud father looks on.

9. This very urgent plea to buy a "Vital Book Private Lessons on Sex Force the Vital Power"...whatever that means.

10. Also, this:

11. This beer company whose target demographic is motorists.

12. This cure-all elixir called "SA-TAN-IC," that "brings mental sunshine."

13. This terrifying electrical treatment meant to make young children grow taller.

14. This little boy who's super excited to go the dentist to get his new teeth.

15. This very high-stakes word game.

16. This vibrator...that even a child can use?

17. These creepy-ass babies showering in the talcum powder of a disembodied hand.

18. This corset that supposedly provides "great relief."