Unbelievable Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Getting Drafted

In the 1960s, young men across America had to take on one of life's scariest realities...war. Men had to enlist in the draft and were sent across the globe. These days, men ages 19-26 still have to register with the Selective Service System, but the draft is way less pressing than it used to be. 

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The More You Know

  • The average person walks the equivalent of five times around the world in their lifetime.
  • During the first 5 months of Pokémon Go, gaming-related accidents increased by 26.5%.
  • The word "muscle" comes from a Latin term meaning "little mouse."
  • There's a word for tapping someone on the opposite shoulder from behind to fool them.
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