16 Things That Were Different 100 Years Ago.
Nathan Johnson
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01/22/2021
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How times have changed.
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The Eiffel Tower is one of, if not THE most recognizable structure on the planet. From 1889 – 1930, it was also the tallest on the planet! -
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It wasn’t until the 40’s that people ages 13-19 were known as ‘teenagers.’ -
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The world was still in the early stages of recovering from The Great War. It wasn’t until 1939 that it would then be known as “World War One.” -
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Founded on August 20th, 1920, the NFL was still in it’s infancy 100 years ago. -
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In 1921, L Frank Baum’s 13th book in the Oz series in 1919, The Magic of Oz, was still new and popular. -
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The air in Boston was still sweet. What does that even mean? Well, in 1919 the Great Molasses Flood saw 2 million gallons of molasses flood the streets of Boston. According to residents of the North End, the air stayed ‘sweet for decades after.’ -
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Not everyone had a car of their own in 1921. In fact, people still used horse-drawn carriages to get around. Electric street-cars were also widely used in major cities. -
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On average, bread cost 10 cents, butter cost 68 cents, and eggs went for 63 cents. The average middle-class family, however, only earned around $1500 a year. -
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The Ford Model-T. One study showed that approximately half of the cars in the States in the early 20s were Ford Model-T’s. -
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Prohibition was in effect from 1919-1933. -
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It wasn’t until 1938 that minimum wage became a thing… for 25 cents an hour. -
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While moving pictures were wildly popular, radio was still the main source of entertainment for families. -
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With the early 20s came an influx of jazz, blues, and swing music. Believe it or not, it was seen as rebel music at the time. -
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Hats were an essential part of the fashion wardrobe for both men and women. -
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Because not everyone had a car, gas stations weren’t particularly popular just yet. Before gas stations started to crop up all over the place, people would buy gas from cans at the blacksmith shop or pharmacy. -
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“The Star-Spangled Banner” didn’t become the official national anthem until 1931.
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