5 Things You Didn't Know: Condoms

Condoms are used to prevent pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases(STDs—such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV).

Because condoms are waterproof, elastic, and durable, they are also used in a variety of secondary applications. These range from creating waterproof microphones to protecting rifle barrels from clogging.

And yes, sometimes even dresses.

With that in mind, it stands to reason that condoms serve a number of noble purposes. Shocking and sad to think it took thousands of years for humans to figure that out.

Here are 5 random facts about condoms.

1- Condoms have appeared in cave paintings.

2- Condoms used to be available only by prescription
(so were there Pharmacists amongst the cavemen? haha)

3- The oldest rubber condoms date back to 1855

4- Condoms have been sold in vending machines since 1928

5- Invisible condoms may be next; In this case, "invisible" actually means a gel that hardens according to increased temperatures.
(uber cool! haha)

But i'm still waiting for my giant condom hot air balloon!

Hana Majid.