Bago ang TV, sine, radyo, cp at internet may mga kakaibang pinagkakaabalahan ang mga tao noong unang panahon. 
1. Public Dissections
Back in the 1300’s, these dissections were taken from small rooms or houses and brought out into the open for onlookers to see. It was quite the event. They were called “anatomy theaters”, a place built specifically to entertain this morbid display.
2. Poking patients with sticks
During the 1800’s, people were flocking down to the local insane asylum to watch the patients get poked with sticks. They ρáíd a small fee to gawk at the residents who were taunted in front of them.
3. Riding escalators
The first escalators were patented by Jesse W. Reno in 1892. It was called “Endless Conveyor or Elevator” (later called the “inclined elevator”).
4. Staring at quintuplets
The Dionne Quintuplets were born in 1934 in Ontario, Canada and no one even knew that this was possible. These babies were also two months premature and their existence astonished the world. Newspapers ρáíd huge sums for photos of them and when they became 1-year-old, their father benefited financially by displaying them at the 1935 Chicago World’s Fair.
5. Mummy unwrappings
The fascination with mummies has been going on for centuries. Egypt was a popular tourist destination and back then, you could even own your own mummy! At one point, the owners became curious about what was underneath all of that garb and decided that they wanted to find out for themselves. They invited family and friends to witness the unraveling of these antique bodies and even served food and drinks.
6. Public executions
Public executions were the most popular events in history. Every county engaged in this activity and all sorts of people from children to royalty came to watch. It was especially popular if the one to be hanged was infamous at the time. These hangings were meant to discourage others from doing bad things however, they ended up being the highest form of entertainment. People ρáíd huge amounts of money to get close to the kill while musical ballads and short stories about the history of the person’s crime were sold to the crowds.
7. Taking X-rays
X-rays became possible in the 1890’s and people went mad for this technology. They were anxious to see inside of themselves! Also, it was a cheap and easy set-up so that many people could gain access to one near them. Many “Bone Portrait” studios were established to give people an insight on their bodies. They were popular with newly engaged couples and X-ray slot machines were set up in major tourist areas so that people can take a minute long peek at the inside of their hand.
8. Selfies
Apparently, taking photos of ourselves has been around for a long time. The first photo booths were created in the late 1800’s but they didn’t produce great results. The modern photo booth was created by a Russian immigrant named Anatol Josepho. This instant gratification was all that the customers seemed to want. The popularity grew and soon, the line to his studio was around the block with up to 7,500 anxiously people waiting each day. All in all, more than 280,000 people visited this booth in the first six months alone, including the Governor of New York and at least one Senator.
1. Public Dissections
Back in the 1300’s, these dissections were taken from small rooms or houses and brought out into the open for onlookers to see. It was quite the event. They were called “anatomy theaters”, a place built specifically to entertain this morbid display.
2. Poking patients with sticks
During the 1800’s, people were flocking down to the local insane asylum to watch the patients get poked with sticks. They ρáíd a small fee to gawk at the residents who were taunted in front of them.
3. Riding escalators
The first escalators were patented by Jesse W. Reno in 1892. It was called “Endless Conveyor or Elevator” (later called the “inclined elevator”).
4. Staring at quintuplets
The Dionne Quintuplets were born in 1934 in Ontario, Canada and no one even knew that this was possible. These babies were also two months premature and their existence astonished the world. Newspapers ρáíd huge sums for photos of them and when they became 1-year-old, their father benefited financially by displaying them at the 1935 Chicago World’s Fair.
5. Mummy unwrappings
The fascination with mummies has been going on for centuries. Egypt was a popular tourist destination and back then, you could even own your own mummy! At one point, the owners became curious about what was underneath all of that garb and decided that they wanted to find out for themselves. They invited family and friends to witness the unraveling of these antique bodies and even served food and drinks.
6. Public executions
Public executions were the most popular events in history. Every county engaged in this activity and all sorts of people from children to royalty came to watch. It was especially popular if the one to be hanged was infamous at the time. These hangings were meant to discourage others from doing bad things however, they ended up being the highest form of entertainment. People ρáíd huge amounts of money to get close to the kill while musical ballads and short stories about the history of the person’s crime were sold to the crowds.
7. Taking X-rays
X-rays became possible in the 1890’s and people went mad for this technology. They were anxious to see inside of themselves! Also, it was a cheap and easy set-up so that many people could gain access to one near them. Many “Bone Portrait” studios were established to give people an insight on their bodies. They were popular with newly engaged couples and X-ray slot machines were set up in major tourist areas so that people can take a minute long peek at the inside of their hand.
8. Selfies
Apparently, taking photos of ourselves has been around for a long time. The first photo booths were created in the late 1800’s but they didn’t produce great results. The modern photo booth was created by a Russian immigrant named Anatol Josepho. This instant gratification was all that the customers seemed to want. The popularity grew and soon, the line to his studio was around the block with up to 7,500 anxiously people waiting each day. All in all, more than 280,000 people visited this booth in the first six months alone, including the Governor of New York and at least one Senator.