Unbelievable Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Water Hose Drink

On a hot summer day, what's more refreshing than a big glass of water? Well, a full hose of water! Boomers used to pick up a dirty hose from their backyard and put their lips right up to it. Though it sounds nasty these days, it was normal enough for these kids to enjoy!

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The More You Know

  • The youngest parents in the world were aged 8 and 9.
  • A team of six women programmed the first digital computer.
  • The 442nd Infantry Regiment, a largely Japanese American unit that served during WWII, did so while their families were held in internment camps. Their motto was "Go for Broke" and they were the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.
  • Former billionaire Chuck Feeney has given away over 99% of his 6.3 billion dollars to help under privileged kids go to college. He is now worth $2 million dollars.
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