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The Rise and Fall of Waterbeds
08:21 - 13:41 (05:20)
Waterbeds gained immense popularity in the 1970s, with sales skyrocketing and enthusiasts hailing it as the most comfortable bed around. However, due to changes in the market and concerns regarding safety and practicality, the waterbed soon declined in popularity.
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In 1968, Charles Hall invented the modern waterbed while attending design school at San Francisco State.
08:21 - 09:16 (00:55)
Summary
In 1968, Charles Hall invented the modern waterbed while attending design school at San Francisco State. His creation, dubbed the "pleasure pit," was an 8x8 tub of water meant for group conversation and lounging.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Waterbeds
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the origin story of the waterbed, created by a 24-year-old design student in San Francisco which gained national attention within six months of its creation and became a popular household item.
09:16 - 10:30 (01:14)
Summary
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the origin story of the waterbed, created by a 24-year-old design student in San Francisco which gained national attention within six months of its creation and became a popular household item.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Waterbeds
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Waterbeds were originally intended as a way to revolutionize sleep, but their popularity grew among hippies and those who viewed them as a way to enhance sexual experiences.
10:30 - 13:41 (03:11)
Summary
Waterbeds were originally intended as a way to revolutionize sleep, but their popularity grew among hippies and those who viewed them as a way to enhance sexual experiences.