Unbelievable Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Lifeguard Babysitters

Much like every other aspect of boomer childhood, going to the beach meant that the kids were not being looked after. Instead, lifeguards often acted as makeshift babysitters when parents were relaxing. Going to the shore meant going out on your own as a young kid!

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The More You Know

  • There was a flying dinosaur the size of a giraffe.
  • Hippos produce their own sunblock.
  • J.K. Rowling became the first person to become a billionaire by writing books. However, she also lost her billionaire status because she donated so much money to charity!
  • “Digging a hole to China” is theoretically possible if you start in Argentina.
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