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18 Dangerous Toys From History That Are Better Left In The Past

It's a wonder we've made it this far.

1. Dumbbells for toddlers, circa 1945:

2. Ashtray-equipped pedal cars, 1959:

3. Fire-eater training kits, 1955:

4. Anti-aircraft gun with actual launching missiles, 1942:

5. Gasoline-powered automobiles for children, circa 1930:

6. Suspended window-cage playpens, 1934:

7. Atomic Energy play set with real uranium sample, circa 1950:

8. DDT insecticidal fogging machines, 1945:

9. Projectile-vomiting baby dolls, 1948:

10. Wooden boxcar racer for six, 1940s:

11. Hobby horse hair dryers, 1947:

12. Terminally ill baby doll, circa 1945:

13. Miniature explosive handguns for toddlers, 1935:

14. Electronic Rifle Range with scoped rifles included, 1962:

15. Dentist's kit with tooth-extraction forceps, 1945:

16. Functioning gas-powered seaplane, 1931:

17. The Sonic Ear high-velocity listening device, 1979:

18. And when all else failed, a functioning power saw for building homemade toys, 1950s: