Wild Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

No Helmets Needed

Biking was the norm, but helmets were not. Kids today are always protected from harm, but in these days, a helmet was a dork magnet. Anyone wearing one meant that they would be ruthlessly bullied. Only cool kids ride recklessly, but they also run some serious risks. 

Getting Drafted

In the 1960s, young men across America had to take on one of life's scariest realities...war. Men had to enlist in the draft and were sent across the globe. These days, men ages 19-26 still have to register with the Selective Service System, but the draft is way less pressing than it used to be. 

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The More You Know

  • For 67 consecutive years, Mary was America's most popular female baby name. Linda broke the streak in 1947.
  • Holding a sneeze can be dangerous.
  • Shakespeare's plays feature the word "love" about 10 times more than the word "hate."
  • The richest superhero is actually Black Panther, who has an estimated of $500 billion, whereas Tony Stark is worth $100 billion and Bruce Wayne $80 billion.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.