The past is a foreign country, they do things differently there. But sometimes, those differences are so stark and surprising that they can leave us scratching our heads in disbelief. From the mundane to the bizarre, here are 38 photos that showcase just how much things have changed over the years.
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Guess Who? Diversity Edition
Remember the game Guess Who? In 1987, it was a sea of white faces. Today, it's a more inclusive affair.
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Tigger's Transformation
Tigger, as we know him, wasn't always the bouncy, fun-loving character we adore. His early designs were quite different.
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Condom Packaging: Then and Now
The way condoms were packaged in the past is a far cry from today's sleek designs. These vintage boxes are a trip down memory lane.
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Yearbook Sass
Calling yourself a "saucy minx" in your yearbook? Bold and brilliant.
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Ken's Evolution
Ken has gone through quite a makeover over the years. From camo shirts to shirtless poses, he's seen it all.
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Microwave Nostalgia
This 1984 microwave looks like it belongs in a museum. Yet, some grandparents still use it today.
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School Report Card
"Inclined to mischief" might be the best school report card comment ever.
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iPhone Camera Evolution
From basic cameras to high-resolution lenses, iPhone cameras have come a long way.
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Old Spice: The Original
Old Spice has been around longer than you might think. This vintage bottle is a testament to that.
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Pink Slip: The Literal Version
A pink slip was once a literal pink piece of paper. This termination notice from 1962 is a stark reminder of that.
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Jergens Lotion: Vintage Vibes
This vintage Jergens lotion bottle looks like it belongs in a museum.
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Taco Bell Prices: The Good Old Days
A meal at Taco Bell for $3.50? Those were the days.
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IBM ThinkPad: The Heavyweights
Typing on these old IBM ThinkPads must have been a workout.
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Vintage Batteries
These old Eveready batteries look like they came straight out of a museum.
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One Dollar Bill: The Vintage Edition
The design of the one dollar bill has changed quite a bit over the years.
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Four-Digit Phone Numbers
Once upon a time, phone numbers were only four digits long.
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Metal and Paper Credit Cards
Credit cards were once made of metal and paper. Can you imagine?
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Driver's Licenses: The Vintage Edition
This vintage driver's license looks like it could be from a different era.
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Pledge of Allegiance: The Original
"Under God" wasn't always part of the Pledge of Allegiance. It was added in 1954.
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Starbucks Gift Cards: The Early Days
These early Starbucks gift cards look like they could have been printed on a home computer.
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McDonald's Gift Certificates
These 1995 McDonald's gift certificates are a trip down memory lane.
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Nerds Candy: The Original Design
The original design of Nerds candy boxes is quite different from what we see today.
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Head & Shoulders: The Original Size
The original Head & Shoulders bottles were much smaller. Shrinkflation, anyone?
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Vintage Thermostat
This vintage thermostat looks like it belongs in a museum.
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Mobile Phones: The Early Days
These early mobile phones look like they were from a different era.
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Apple iMac G3
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