If there is one thing I could bring back from that era, it would be the durability of their appliances and materials. Much better than this throwaway culture we have, where everything is made to last a couple years past warranty, then thrown out at the first sign of malfunction. Shit from the 1950’s was built to endure decades of regular use, and repairs were simple and cheap.
Chronic alcoholism, and their tinsel was filled with lead
the 1950s and its consequences has been a disaster for the human race
The lead made the tinsel taste better though.
The idea to decrease alcohol consumption is an incredibly recent development in human history.
Which started long before the 1950s. The temperance movement in the US started in the first half of the 19th century.
So relatively recent yeah, but not really relevant in this comment thread.
Did you know that human history includes historic events that happened in the second half of the 18th century? It’s true!
Some historic events didn’t even include Americans!
You mean like Islam?
You’re right, elimination is a decrease. Point taken.
Probably because alcohol and automobiles don’t mix too well
If there is one thing I could bring back from that era, it would be the durability of their appliances and materials. Much better than this throwaway culture we have, where everything is made to last a couple years past warranty, then thrown out at the first sign of malfunction. Shit from the 1950’s was built to endure decades of regular use, and repairs were simple and cheap.
Sure was fun though!
As long as you weren’t Black, Native, gay, trans, homeless, a woman, or any other marginalized group – then yeah, the 50s were grand