Wild 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

  • In the 2011 census for the Czech Republic, over 15 thousand people listed their religion as Jedi.
  • J is the only letter that doesn’t appear on the periodic table.
  • A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time.
  • Humans specifically have eyes that face forward for the purpose of seeing in 3D.
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