Is there any modern convenience more underappreciated than the humble watercooler? Not only does it perform exactly as described in the above advertisement (circa late 1940's) but it also aided in the development of herd-immunity against a wide variety of easily transmittable ailments such as the common cold and the everyday, non world economy destroying flu.
Oh sure there were a few casualties due to some of those sharing the viruses that could be spread via mutual watercooler use not developing the life-saving immunity one would hope for, but that's one of those unavoidables that the statisticians chalk up as "Collateral Damage."
Another often overlooked bonus is, once artificial fluoridation of water began (1950's and 1960's in the U.S.), the availability of not only clean water but water treated to reduce tooth decay / cavities that was readily available in the work place from watercoolers lead to bigger and brighter smiles, which in turn lead to the average person smiling in photos instead of sitting for a photographer all grim-faced and such.
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