In your own lifetime, name something people used to do, but don't do anymore?

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I was just reminded about something today, that I used to see happen a lot when I was younger, but I no longer see them doing today. Just wondering if you guys can think of similar things in your own lifetimes. I'll just get started with my own example. I used to see TV weathermen draw graphics on weather maps with markers on a glass foreground. They used to do all of the graphics by hand, including drawing little things like high & low pressure cells, cold fronts, temperatures, cloud, sun, wind, etc. This was common as far back as the 1970's, but by the 80's, the weatherboards became computerized, and we no longer saw them drawing anymore. Can you think of other little things like this that you used to see, but don't see anymore, and around when you last saw them doing this?

conley39 · Accepted Answer

Use payphones or a typewriter.

18 gibbs 20 · Answer

Dial telephones.

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Write emails to each other for casual communication.

Anonymous · Answer

Good question, but there are so many things that it's hard to know where to start. When I was a kid, I know kids rode in the back of pick up trucks all the time, even on the highway. That's something that just doesn't happen now.

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I remember when G shocks and gameboys was extremely popular. You felt left out if you didn't have those gadgets. People use to play Pokemon at recess to. I remember giving people the cards with the characters on it in exchange for the energy cards. I didn't know better but I wanted to fit in.

In your own lifetime, name something people used to do, but don't do anymore?

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