Scientific Progress’ Most Bizarre and Baffling Moments [Science]

Advancing technology is usually cool-however it sure isn’t always pretty. LIFE brings us a gallery of scientific scenes that remind us that science isn’t always so scientific in appearance. From dangling cats to puffed cheeks, progress is wacky.

The distraught looking gentleman above was portion of a Navy experiment that subjected individuals to intense wind speeds of up to 300 miles per hour. At the least they were courteous enough to give goggles.

This experimental scene, straddling the line between adorableness and torture, aimed to work out what would happen to cats if they hung the wrong way up for extended periods. There isn’t a followup image within the gallery, but we are guessing the consequences were not pleasant.

For the remainder of the gallery, hop over to LIFE . More uncomfortable kittens await. [ LIFE ]

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