These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Train Surfing

Before we had cell phones, people would do literally anything to pass the time, including ride trains for sport. Though this practice has been around since the early 1900s, most people agree that there are better ways to waste a day. However, there are still people who attempt this dangerous act even to this day...

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