The Marines are updating their scary-looking M40 gas masks with a newer, ... Marine Corps Fielding New M50 Gas Mask. Published September 15, 2010.

Like the post-apocalyptic bullet-adorned gas mask above. Yes, gas masks are allowed in carry-on bags, but this scary thing is best left in the locker of your underground bunker.

So if we're reading this correctly, the scary gas mask man might very well be an alien. I'm sold. Teacup hits Peacock on October 10 with all eight episodes in tow. For more, ...

Here are photos and drawings that commemorate Clevelander Garrett A. Morgan's many innovations, and of scenes from the disaster at which his safety hood was first put to use.