Graham crackers were created to suppress libido and discourage masturbation.
Bubble wrap was intended to be used as a three-dimensional wallpaper.
Lysol disinfectant was originally marketed as a feminine hygiene product—vaginal douching liquid.
Silly String was initially crafted to help heal broken bones, and was marketed as a spray-on cast.
The Barbie doll was originally sold as an adult novelty toy, commonly found in tobacco shops and bars, and given to men as gag gifts at bachelor parties.
The first electric vibrator was intended to treat musculoskeletal pain in men.
Mouthwash was initially marketed as a treatment for gonorrhea.
The Stuff of Legend
The Stuff of Legend examines the unexpected origins of common products, amalgamating contemporary usage with original intended purpose to imply that objects of everyday use are often taken for granted.
