Airbags were invented in the early 1950s by John W. Hetrick, an industrial engineer and member of the U.S. Navy. It wasn't until roughly 20 years later that airbags began being used in mass-produced autos. Nowadays, airbags have become an instrumental part of a vehicle's safety system, offering extra protection in crashes.

Each year, thousands of lives are saved thanks in part to airbags. However, airbags are not without some measure of danger. It is estimated that airbags deploy at between 100 to 300 mph and in mere milliseconds. The force of the airbag can cause injuries to the face and head. But such injuries pale in comparison to those the airbags protect drivers and passengers against.

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