Vintage Metal Cup

This ebay auction certainly qualifies for The Web is Weird. It is a rare vintage anti-masturbatory cup that was given to boys to prevent nocturnal emissions. The price is high but he auction promises a rare piece of conservative history that has now become extinct in our modern culture. All I can think is, "OMG that must be COLD!" Check out the auction HERE.

Death Ray of Cleveland

According to this historic article a death ray machine was created in Cleveland, OH in 1934. This death ray apparently had the capability of killing things with frightening efficiency "turning blood to water." Witnesses to demonstrations of the machine are said to have seen it kill dogs, cats, and rabbits instantly when the ray was directed at them. The ray was supposedly supressed by the government until it could be used for "defensive" military purposes. Check out the full original article scan HERE.

Cuban Taser Glove

This interesting glove was designed in 1935 by Cuban Cirilo Diaz. It packs a mighty punch at 1,500 volts from a 1/2 pound battery attached to the waist. It was designed to help with fights and crowds that could disturb the public peace. The device was orignally demonstrated in New York for law enforcement officials who were apparently pretty impressed. This crazy thing could be concealed easily and used without bystanders even realizing. Read the full article HERE.

Strange Little Guns

Tiny concealable guns have a great amount of variety and can be found in all sorts of shapes and disguises. This website known as Club Little Gun has a large collection of small weaponry and many interesting pictures of historical guns used throughout history. Their collection of small concealed antique weaponry has examples of everything from a crucifix gun to a fishing hook gun that shoots your fish when you hook it! Some truly interesting stuff even if you're not a "gun nut." Check it out HERE.
Pictured Above: A ring pistol. Think twice before shaking an enemy's hand.