School culture has changed dramatically over the decades, evolving from authoritarian, discipline-heavy classrooms to more student-centered environments. Many phrases once used casually by teachers would now be considered harmful, inappropriate, or discriminatory.
Work has always reflected the needs and technologies of the times, and some occupations that once seemed essential have completely vanished. From human alarm clocks to factory readers, the workforce of the past included roles that sound strange or unnecessary today.
Here's a revealing look at 13 once-iconic brand mascots that vanished from our screens and packaging over time.
Here's a cringeworthy walkthrough of 18 slang phrases that once ruled conversations but now sound outdated — or worse.
Here's an eye-opening glance at 13 vintage advertisements more likely to land in court than on today’s shelves.
These 15 NBA players started as bench spark plugs and evolved into full-blown superstars.