Undeniable Facts about Baby Boomers

Everything Is Gendered

Gender fluidity was not talked about much in the mainstream culture while Boomers were growing up. A large majority of them always gender everything. Blue for boys, pink for girls. Dresses for girls, button-ups for boys. The list goes on. You should always half-expect your Boomer relative to get your daughter something princess-related despite throwing her a car-themed birthday party.

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The More You Know

  • Tree seeds were taken into orbit and planted as "Moon Trees."
  • The first commercial airplane flight lasted 23 minutes.
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