Then & Now
14 Things You Could Buy for a Nickel in 1960 (That Cost $20+ Now)
In 1960, a nickel was more than just a piece of candy. It was real spending money. With five cents, many items could be ... Read…
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June Hartwell
June Hartwell is the editorial persona for Then & Now at Should We Watch, exploring familiar objects, old routines, and the ways everyday life has changed. The focus is on specific details and historical context, without treating every generation’s experience as the same.
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13 Classic Rock Ballads That Instantly Take You Back
Some songs bring back memories like they were yesterday. The classic rock ballads from 1960’s and 70’s, where hits and soundtracks from our memory’s ... Read more
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What 1970s Doctors Did That Would Lead to Lawsuits Today
The medical world of the 1970s was a different universe compared to today’s standards. As someone who spent plenty of time in doctors’ offices ... Read more
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15 TV Commercials from Our Childhood That Would Be Banned Today
Remember watching national TV in our childhoods? I mean, it was a different time with a lot of odd things that have passed through ... Read more
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18 Things Only Kids Who Grew Up in Small Towns Will Remember
As a child in the 1960s/1970s, growing up in a small town provided a unique experience of life that helped shape an entire generation. ... Read more
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28 Things Every Farm Kid Could Do That City Kids Can’t Imagine
When growing up on rural family farms during the 1960’s and 1970’s, life certainly did not entail the typical city childhood. Urban children would ... Read more
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12 Ways Department Stores Were Better Before Online Shopping
When stores started doing online shopping and user experience designs, scrolling on phones, and shopping on Amazon; retail empires, as we called them, became ... Read more
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Household Skills Worth Relearning That Could Save You Thousands
Back when I was growing up, we didn’t have YouTube tutorials or repair hotlines – we had practical knowledge passed down through generations. Our ... Read more
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26 Things Grandma Never Threw Away (That Are Worth a Fortune Now)
Our grandmothers experienced the Great Depression, and that taught them not to throw things away. We may have teased them about their pack rat ... Read more
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12 Drive-In Restaurant Experiences Modern Kids Will Never Know
Drive-in restaurants are a thing of the past. They’ve created memories and made every meal an adventure. However, kids today have delivery apps and ... Read more
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