Back in the day, folks really believed in doctors, ads, and even the gossip about what was good or bad for them. These old ideas really highlight how much our view on health has evolved over the years.
Pet trends have come a long way; some old ones are simply bizarre by today's standards. Whether dressing up pets or keeping wild animals at home, people treat animals as toys or trophies rather than companions. These trends highlight how far we've come in understanding and caring for our furry (and non-furry) companions.
People have used strange legal gaps throughout history to bend or break the rules. From tax evasion to sneaky travel regulations, these loopholes demonstrate how laws did not always keep up with clever minds. You'd be surprised at how far people went simply because the rules didn't state otherwise.
Living on one income was common in the 1960s, but it wasn't easy. Families had to be frugal and make do with less, frequently relying on DIY, secondhand items, and strong community ties.
Explore 13 everyday items that your grandparents could snag for just a dollar in the 1970s, some of which might surprise you!
People got creative when they didn't trust the bank, and the freezer wasn't even the weirdest place they chose.