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The Invention of the Waterbed
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The waterbed was invented by a design student named Charlie Hall in the 1960s. It gained popularity as vinyl became more widely used and people were open to trying new things for better sleep.
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In the 70s, waterbeds were a craze and could be found in various head shops with interesting names such as Wet Dream and Joya-putic Aquabeds.
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In the 70s, waterbeds were a craze and could be found in various head shops with interesting names such as Wet Dream and Joya-putic Aquabeds.
ChapterThe Invention of the Waterbed
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The inventor of the waterbed, Charlie Hall, initially experimented with making a bed out of Jell-O before finally settling on a vinyl bladder filled with water and a temperature control device to create the comfortable and customizable waterbed we know today.
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Summary
The inventor of the waterbed, Charlie Hall, initially experimented with making a bed out of Jell-O before finally settling on a vinyl bladder filled with water and a temperature control device to create the comfortable and customizable waterbed we know today.
ChapterThe Invention of the Waterbed
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In the late 60s, there was a free-form atmosphere in design that led to unconventional ideas like revolutionizing sleep.
20:49 - 21:55 (01:06)
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In the late 60s, there was a free-form atmosphere in design that led to unconventional ideas like revolutionizing sleep. The revolution was successful because people were eager to try new things and the timing was perfect.