Older adults from the BuzzFeed Community shared their memories of bygone days that younger generations might find confusing. They reminisced about outdated practices, such as women wearing uncomfortable rubber swim caps, dogs freely roaming neighborhoods, and life during WWII when rationing was common, requiring families to use ration books. They also remembered older technologies like iceboxes for refrigeration and unique experiences in their youth. These stories evoke nostalgia and provide insight into how societal norms and technologies have evolved, creating a sense of connection and reflection on the past.
Girls and women had to wear rubber swim caps in the pool. They were hard to get on and hurt to get off. That changed in the '60s when guys started sporting longer hair.
During and after WWII, some common items were in short supply. Families were issued ration books with tear-out pages. You were allowed to purchase a bag of sugar, but if you used it up before the next book came, you had to use honey.
In the '50s, our refrigerator was actually an icebox. It stood upright like today's models. The ice man would come around with big blocks of ice that went to the top of the compartment.
We let our dogs out whenever, and they would come home whenever. Dogs freely roamed our suburban neighborhood, so we often had to watch our step!
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