5 Revolutionary Gadgets from the 1960s That Transformed the World

Pedestrian Catcher: A wild concept, this gadget was designed to scoop up pedestrians in front of moving cars, keeping them safe from accidents.

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Radio Hat: A portable radio built into a hat, letting you tune into your favorite stations on the go—long before smartphones.

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Underground Garage: A hidden garage that rose from the ground, offering secure and space-saving parking solutions.

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Thief Catching Net: Designed to be launched at fleeing criminals, this net was intended to wrap around and immobilize thieves on the run.

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Anti-Theft Security Case: A briefcase equipped with a mechanism to stain stolen money with ink, making it useless to thieves.

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5 Revolutionary Gadgets from the 1960s That Transformed the World

Pedestrian Catcher: A wild concept, this gadget was designed to scoop up pedestrians in front of moving cars, keeping them safe from accidents.

Radio Hat: A portable radio built into a hat, letting you tune into your favorite stations on the go—long before smartphones.

Underground Garage: A hidden garage that rose from the ground, offering secure and space-saving parking solutions.

Thief Catching Net: Designed to be launched at fleeing criminals, this net was intended to wrap around and immobilize thieves on the run.

Anti-Theft Security Case: A briefcase equipped with a mechanism to stain stolen money with ink, making it useless to thieves.

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