It’s easy to think that the way things are now has always been the way they are. Sometimes, you must go back to remember where we all came from.
McKenzie was picked on, but you helped her get better.
These pictures will make you think about how people used to deal with problems in the past. People have always been good at making lemons into lemonade.
Here are 12 photos from the past that will make you realize how far we’ve come.
1. These firefighters were fighting fires with a spray helmet!
Fireman suit in 1900s. pic.twitter.com/M8CPHzONWf
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2. Candle stand, reading panel that can be moved… This is so smart!
A chair designed for reading from 1800s. pic.twitter.com/A3JB4qPbdu
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3. People who wished a tasty drink out of a propane tank could use these.
Coca-Cola cans from 1930’s. pic.twitter.com/HA5i7PiSXI
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4. Do you think there’s an app for that?
Electric taxi, New York, 1910. pic.twitter.com/EPzTsEftzG
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5. Hey, I guess they had to put the alcohol somewhere!
Agents dump liquor out of a raided building during prohibition period, 1929. pic.twitter.com/2g7d0PmTJV
— World Of History (@UmarBzv) September 15, 2023
6. Holy crap! This cruise ship could have breakfast on the Titanic.
Size comparison between the Titanic and a Modern Cruise Ship pic.twitter.com/4jZj69KuL1
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7. This one really surprised me. Just think about carrying that around in your pocket!
5MB storage in 1955 vs 1TB storage now. pic.twitter.com/0ssh3C5dQO
— World Of History (@UmarBzv) September 16, 2023
8. She seems as calm as can be!
Ski lift with no safety bars, 1953. pic.twitter.com/QHDV4FFvhb
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9. I think these should be brought back.
Change at the beach 1940s. pic.twitter.com/Rc3Lr4oWYu
— World Of History (@UmarBzv) July 19, 2023
10. Ring, bug! Wow!
Gold ring with scarab of Tutankhamen, circa 1330-1360 BC. pic.twitter.com/RIZJvmkqK5
— World Of History (@UmarBzv) September 3, 2023
11. At least you wouldn’t have to worry about broken stall doors.
Public restrooms in Ancient Rome. pic.twitter.com/kZatgzqUwO
— World Of History (@UmarBzv) September 19, 2023
12. Can you imagine if the person giving you a ride was a zebra?
Zebra cart being used for transportation in Calcutta, India, 1930s. pic.twitter.com/HrLi6Aq5NT
— World Of History (@UmarBzv) September 14, 2023
We’ve come a long way, that’s for sure. But these pictures from history show how amazing it is that people can get things done. Even though we didn’t have the Internet or other modern devices, we could still get around, go to the bathroom, change our clothes, and drink a Coke.