Wild Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Family Dinners

These days, kids are booked and busy with homework, sports practices, chess clubs, and every other activity under the sun. But, back in the day, no kid ever missed dinner with their family. It was a great time to catch up on the day and bond with their parents and siblings. 

Water Hose Drink

On a hot summer day, what's more refreshing than a big glass of water? Well, a full hose of water! Boomers used to pick up a dirty hose from their backyard and put their lips right up to it. Though it sounds nasty these days, it was normal enough for these kids to enjoy!

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The More You Know

  • Christian Bale studied Tom Cruise's mannerisms to prepare for his role as a psychotic killer in American Psycho.
  • Mount Everest is bigger now than the last time it was measured.
  • A pack of chihuahuas once terrorized a town in Arizona.
  • George Lazenby wasn't an actual actor. He got himself a suit, a Rolex and a new haircut, then met with the producer and made up movies he had been in. He later landed the role of James Bond.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.