Unbelievable Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Smallpox Scarring

When the smallpox vaccine was introduced, things were looking up...until kids saw the needle! The thing was two-pronged and infinitely terrifying. Kids were safer than ever, but the scar the vaccine left behind was definitely pretty scary to see.

Ditto Machines

Ditto Machines, also called mimeographs, were duplicating printing devices used for kids' classrooms. They left ink all over your hands and smelled terrible, but it made homework easier to distribute for teachers!

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The More You Know

  • There are around 2,000 thunderstorms happening on Earth at all times.
  • It's a tradition in Ireland that if you donated a pint of blood, they give you a pint of Guinness to replace the iron.
  • More people visit France than any other country.
  • The Guinness brewery supported all of it's employees who chose to fight in WW1. They were paid half of their wages while away, and their jobs were guaranteed upon their return. The brewery also sent them care packages containing chocolate and condensed milk.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.