Decades changes mural by KAROL LIZETH ZAPATA MUÃ‘OZ

50’ Curious Facts

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People used to listen to music on vinyl records because streaming or CDs didn’t exist yet.

Families used to gather around a single black-and-white TV to watch shows together.

After World War II, people had to get used to a booming economy and a more consumer-driven lifestyle.

Teenagers used to go to drive-in theaters for dates and entertainment.

Women had to get used to returning to more traditional domestic roles after working in factories during the war.

5 curious facts about 2000s

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1. People used to carry around bulky flip phones that were super popular back then.

2. It took time to get used to playing online games like World of Warcraft, but millions of people did.

3. iTunes was a game-changer when it launched in 2001, and people got used to buying music digitally.

4. Baggy jeans were all the rage in the 2000s, and people used to wear them with graphic tees.

5. Social media platforms like MySpace and Friendster emerged in the early 2000s, and people had to get used to sharing their lives online.

THE 80'S

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People used to listen to music mainly on cassette tapes and vinyl records before CDs became popular later in the decade.

Before mobile phones were common, people used to rely on landlines and payphones to communicate.

Fashion trends used to include big hair, shoulder pads, and bright neon colors, which some people found hard to get used to at first.

Many countries used to live under strict political regimes but started to get used to democratic changes during the decade.

People used to play arcade games in public places before video game consoles became popular at home.

Curious facts about the 10’s

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• People used to travel mainly by horse-drawn carriages, although cars were starting to become more common.

Women used to wear long dresses and corsets every day, even in the summer heat.
Many families had to get used to electricity at home, since it was still a new thing in many areas.
Doctors used to visit patients at their homes instead of patients going to hospitals.
People had to get used to new inventions like the telephone and the first talking movies, which felt very futuristic at the time.
Children used to play outside for hours because there were no televisions or video games yet.
Airplanes used to seem like dangerous novelties, and people had to get used to the idea of flying as a real way to travel.

The 40's

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 Fun Facts About the 1940s:

World War II:
The decade was dominated by this global conflict, which had a significant impact on the economy, society, and culture around the world.

Swing:
Despite the war, swing was the most popular musical rhythm of the time, although its popularity began to decline toward the end of the decade.

The Antibiotic Era:
The discovery and development of penicillin in this decade marked the beginning of a new era in medicine, with penicillin being one of the greatest therapeutic advances.

Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra:
These artists became huge music stars, with Bing Crosby being the most popular singer in the world in the 1940s, while Frank Sinatra became a pop icon.

Fashion:
1940s fashion was characterized by waist-cinching dresses, long skirts, and long sleeves. Suits also became popular for men.

Five curious facts of decate of 60's

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1. In 1960, people in Japan used to travel mainly by train or bicycle, but they were getting used to rapid modernization after World War II.

2. In the Soviet Union, citizens used to live under strict government control, and many were getting used to the tense atmosphere of the Cold War.

3. In many parts of Africa, traditional tribal systems used to govern daily life, but newly independent countries were getting used to forming national governments.

4. In Brazil, people used to listen to samba music, but by 1960 they were getting used to a new style called bossa nova, which became internationally famous.

5. In France, Parisians used to see the Eiffel Tower as a temporary structure (it was built for the 1889 World's Fair), but by 1960 they had gotten used to it as a permanent symbol of their city.

THE 70's

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In Colombia:

In the 1970s, Colombians used to listen to the radio every day to get news and entertainment. However, they had to get used to watching television as it became more common in many homes.

In Antioquia:

People in Antioquia used to travel long distances by bus, horse, or mule. During the 70s, they started to get used to better roads and more cars connecting the towns.

In Medellín:

Medellín used to be known mainly for its textile factories and small markets. In the 1970s, the city had to get used to a faster economic growth and more industries coming in.

In the World (1):

Children used to spend most of their time playing outside without much adult supervision. Later in the 70s, parents had to get used to being more cautious about their children’s safety.

In the World (2):

Music lovers used to buy vinyl records to enjoy their favorite songs. But during the 1970s, people had to get used to cassette tapes, which were smaller and easier to carry.

The world and the 30's

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★ The world used to be a very different place before the Great Depression hit a year earlier

★ Fashion changed as people got used to more practical and less extravagant clothing.

★ People all over the world got used to widespread unemployment and poverty.

★ While radio used to be a novelty, many families got used to gathering around their radios for news and entertainment.

★International trade used to be a significant part of the global economy