Unbelievable Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Hitch Hiking

Thumbs out and you're on the road! These boomers used to run through the country in the trunks of people's cars and on the backseats of busses. People don't do this anymore ever since Jeffrey Dahmer, who famously picked his victims from people wandering the side of the road...

Boys Don't Cry

Toxic masculinity got its start in the age of the boomer. Boys weren't supposed to cry or express emotion, which led to pent-up rage, aggression, and depression. Luckily, this is one part of the past that is changing for the better. Feel those emotions guys!

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The More You Know

  • The television was invented only two years after the invention of sliced bread.
  • Warren Buffett has only sent one email in his life. It was sent to Jeff Raikes of Microsoft, and Buffett said it became his first and last email when it ended up in court.
  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • Reed Hasting started Netflix after receiving $40 in late fees when returning Apollo 13.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.