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Things from the 70s that no longer exist
Medium ^ | Roberto Bongiovanni | Roberto

Posted on 09/10/2024 2:52:54 PM PDT by DallasBiff

The 1970s represent an emblematic decade characterized by significant changes and innovations. However, in everyday life of that era there are elements that have disappeared over time.

Check out a list of some things from the 70s that disappeared and immersed in the retro charm of recent history:

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Instant photos: The Polaroid, the iconic camera of the 1970s, continues to inspire instant photography enthusiasts. Thanks to modern smartphones and digital cameras, you can now achieve similar effects conveniently and instantly.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; History
KEYWORDS: 1970s; 70s; est; history; macrobioticdiet; oldies; petrocks; polaroid; seashellheadsets; wboopie
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Never thought they’d disappear

That TV tower was so high it reached into much of the country with its signal

Path to Paradise - a movie that every single American should have seen prior to 09/11/2001


281 posted on 10/04/2024 2:04:26 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: jdt1138

[I think that this still sums up the late 1970s TeeVee.]

And the radio when I was driving around

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj8V5sRVXGk


282 posted on 10/04/2024 2:07:14 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: FLT-bird

Last year a guy showed me his 360 (possibly 401) AMX

He was telling me how the AMX was its own special vehicle


283 posted on 10/04/2024 2:11:00 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Clemenza

Do you mean Senator only? Because three Republicans have been elected governor since then.


284 posted on 03/08/2025 12:19:56 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: T.B. Yoits

Yep. One in the next county


285 posted on 03/08/2025 12:23:10 PM PST by AppyPappy (If Hitler were alive today and criticized Trump, would he still be Hitler?)
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To: DallasBiff

You can still get a Polaroid camera.


286 posted on 03/08/2025 12:24:03 PM PST by AppyPappy (If Hitler were alive today and criticized Trump, would he still be Hitler?)
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To: AppyPappy; DallasBiff
Hello AppyPappy,

How did you find this thread from six months ago?

287 posted on 03/08/2025 1:38:55 PM PST by T.B. Yoits
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To: T.B. Yoits

See 284


288 posted on 03/08/2025 6:14:28 PM PST by AppyPappy (If Hitler were alive today and criticized Trump, would he still be Hitler?)
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To: DallasBiff

Sears or JC Penney Christmas wish books..


289 posted on 03/08/2025 6:17:04 PM PST by pnz1 ("These people have gone stone-cold crazy")
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To: DallasBiff

Watch one of the reminiscing videos on youtube and you will get 50 more in your suggestions real quick.
Reminisce until you puke.


290 posted on 03/08/2025 6:22:02 PM PST by right way right (“May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope.)
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To: DallasBiff

Drug store soda fountain cherry cokes
Real NFL Football
No 3 point shots
No designated hitter
The Olympics had real sports and were pretty good
Going to the bank on Friday after work with a real paycheck
Stores and gas stations all closed on Sunday


291 posted on 03/08/2025 6:41:09 PM PST by Palio di Siena (Kralik…..you get the wallet )
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