10 Bad Things From the ’60s That MOSTLY Don’t Exist Anymore
Ten dangerous things from the ’60s and ’70s that you won’t find in 2025.
1. Booze and ciggies while pregnant
It was a thing and not frowned upon. I was just watching Rosemary’s Baby and she was drinking throughout the pregnancy. No wonder the kid turned out the way it did.
2. Ironing your hair
In the ’60s if you wanted bone straight hair this is what you did. You can only imagine how straw-like the hair became.
3. No seat belts
Not only no seat belts, but kids could sit on bumpers or or anything they liked. Moms would put their arms across the kid like a crossing bar if they suddenly had to brake.
4. Lead in paint
A lot of brain damage from both gnawing and inhaling.
5. Exhaust from cars
Driving down the street people were bombard by black bilious exhaust. First to get banned were busses and large trucks. Cars didn’t get the axe until later.
6. Drinking from hoses
A favorite past-time for kids playing outdoors.
7. Heavy pesticide use
Pesticides were everywhere. DDT was a big culprit back then, sprayed on lawns vegetables, crops, you name it.
8. Sitting in the back of the station wagon
Kids would cram into the back of the station wagon on a seat that flipped up. No space between the end of the car and the car bringing up the rear. Ouch.
9. Dangerous toys
So many: Lawn darts, BB guns, chemical kits, thermometers that allowed you to play with mercury, too many choking hazards to name. The list goes on an on.
10. Nair hair removal
This slightly isn’t fair because Nair is still in use in small niche areas, but the harsh chemicals were bad for you then, and still are.
What are some that you remember?
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