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An early commuter flight to the Moon.

April 1938

An early commuter flight to the Moon.
The World War II era of <em>Popular Science</em> was as brave and optimistic as you would expect.

October 1942

The World War II era of Popular Science was as brave and optimistic as you would expect.
Achtung! <em>Popular Science</em> cannot guarantee the efficacy or safety of homemade underwater breathing apparatus.

July 1953

Achtung! Popular Science cannot guarantee the efficacy or safety of homemade underwater breathing apparatus.
But does it fly?

December 1961

But does it fly?
10 shots in 20 seconds!

January 1973

10 shots in 20 seconds!
Flat screens!

November 1983

Flat screens!
Robot insects, attack!

March 1991

Robot insects, attack!
Ah, 2001; such naive times.

January 2001

Ah, 2001; such naive times.
Have a swell time in your sun dome!

May 1966

Have a swell time in your sun dome!
Can air defense save us? Another issue from the war years.

February 1941

Can air defense save us? Another issue from the war years.
This sort of situation was much more common 60 years ago.

March 1948

This sort of situation was much more common 60 years ago.
Your handy guide to melting steel underwater.

April 1919

Your handy guide to melting steel underwater.
This issue was pulled from shelves after it inspired a rash of supervillain plots to destroy the world.

November 1931

This issue was pulled from shelves after it inspired a rash of supervillain plots to destroy the world.
Hit the speedway in your amazing new motor hoop!

December 1924

Hit the speedway in your amazing new motor hoop!
We're still waiting for this subway.

March 1954

We’re still waiting for this subway.
Yup, another motorized hoop. This one keeps the rain off, at least, unless it's coming down at an angle.

May 1932

Yup, another motorized hoop. This one keeps the rain off, at least, unless it’s coming down at an angle.
Poor fellow.

August 1930

Poor fellow.
Ralph Nader on gasoline.

April 1970

Ralph Nader on gasoline.
An expert tells you how to enjoy skin diving. You're on your own figuring out how to ride a shark, though.

July 1955

An expert tells you how to enjoy skin diving. You’re on your own figuring out how to ride a shark, though.
Whyever would you wish to tame them?

October 1947

Whyever would you wish to tame them?
Maybe the guy's pained expression is a clue to why this tech never took off.

July 1921

Maybe the guy’s pained expression is a clue to why this tech never took off.
We've long been fans of VTOL aircraft, but it's the John Steinbeck story that gives this issue its kicker.

September 1966

We’ve long been fans of VTOL aircraft, but it’s the John Steinbeck story that gives this issue its kicker.
Aerodynamics; as key as ever.

November 1979

Aerodynamics; as key as ever.
And what better way to cool down than a nice, long, water toboggan ride?

August 1922

And what better way to cool down than a nice, long, water toboggan ride?