These Common Household Objects Will Be Obsolete In a Few Short Years

Paper Maps

Using a paper map to travel is really more of a hassle than anything else these days. Most people don't even know how to properly read one of these since they've never had to thanks to the invention of the GPS. Virtual maps even read out the turn by turn directions to you.

Print Catalogs

Remember the days of flipping through Christmas catalogs and circling things for your wishlist? Nowadays that translates to "add to cart." Why waste paper on printing thousands of magazines when shoppers can just browse websites and buy things with one click?

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  • Former billionaire Chuck Feeney has given away over 99% of his 6.3 billion dollars to help under privileged kids go to college. He is now worth $2 million dollars.
  • Tennis was originally played with bare hands.
  • The "Like" button on Facebook was supposed to be the "Awesome" button.
  • If you sneeze while driving at 60 mph, your eyes are closed for around 50 feet.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.