Astonishing Photos From the 1900s That Will Blow Your Mind

29. Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to face down a bear in a suit designed specifically to keep you safe from its claws? Meet the Siberian bear suit: a fascinating yet eerie creation designed to keep its wearer safe from one of nature’s most formidable predators.

It’s believed that such gear was used not just for hunting bears directly but rather for baiting them, creating a dangerous distraction while hunters set up for a more strategic kill.The suit might not win any awards for mobility or elegance, but it certainly wins in the realm of intimidation.