Change is a constant in life. People, technology, and circumstances all undergo transformation over time. It’s inevitable! Reflect on your own life for a moment. How much has changed, especially in terms of technological advancements? It can be both daunting and refreshing to see how much has evolved.
Consider this object; we bet you won’t recognize it… Unless you were around in the 1930s, chances are you won’t know what this is. If you do, kudos to you! Doesn’t it look peculiar? Can you guess what this contraption could be?
You’d be forgiven for not recognizing this contraption. But we bet you’re curious! This peculiar item that resembles a flask or a carrier is actually a 1930s vacuum cleaner, known as the Hercules! This retro vacuum is a far cry from the modern hoovers we have today. In fact, as I write this, my Roomba® is cleaning my floor! Imagine what life must have been like back then. How exciting and innovative such a machine was for its time! And yet, today, we often take for granted how much easier our lives have become thanks to technology and progress.
The Hercules Vacuum cleaner was quite stylish and sophisticated for its time. The one pictured above was even covered in crocodile skin, making it quite an expensive purchase. What made it even more luxurious is that it was sold during the Great Depression—a time when many families could barely make ends meet, let alone afford a Hercules. If you knew what this item was, try showing it to your kids and see if they can guess! They definitely won’t know what it is!
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