20 Common Products That Quietly Shrunk in Size But Not Price
These everyday items look the same but contain a lot less than they used to, without any drop in price.
These everyday items look the same but contain a lot less than they used to, without any drop in price.
Here's how some of the most basic purchases became surprisingly expensive.
A list of grocery staples that used to cost under a dollar just a few years back.
Explore 13 everyday items that your grandparents could snag for just a dollar in the 1970s, some of which might surprise you!
There are times when people realize that prices will never be as low as they used to be. As prices for everything from small necessities to big purchases have slowly gone up, it's been clear that inflation is always there. How we think about what is "normal" regarding cost has changed because of changes in the economy, market trends, and world events.
Take a nostalgic look at 15 items that used to cost less than a dollar in the 1970s but are now outrageously expensive. Once available to almost everyone, these items now feel like luxury purchases due to inflation and shifting market trends. From everyday snacks to popular activities, we look at how prices have risen over time and consider how life has changed since then.