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9 Things You Did in the 70s That Are Banned Now
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9 Things You Did in the 70s That Are Banned Now
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9. Asbestos in Construction
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72% of schools and offices before 1977 were filled with asbestos.
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In 1979, a major revelation triggered removal of this regulation.
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8. Mercury Thermometers
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Used by millions, a broken thermometer released hazardous mercury.
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The 1976 Karen Wetterhorn Incident, where a single drop of dimethyl mercury proved fatal,
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began shifting public perception of mercury's dangers.
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7. Trans Fats
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The Magic Ingredient
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Homes relied on fast food which has trans fats.
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A typical serving contained 4 to 6 grams.
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1975 studies linked them to arterial damage.
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6. Toy Guns
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A Dangerous Game
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Over 20 million were sold yearly.
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Realistic toy guns caused police incidents.
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A 1978 Cleveland injury prompted safer design changes.
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5. Seatbelts
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A Suggestion, Not a Rule
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Only 14% of people used seatbelts and many states lacked laws.
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A senator's grandchildren's deaths catalyzed the first mandates.
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4. Corporal Punishment in Schools
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Physical discipline was legal in 45 states.
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School districts recorded 1.5 million paddlings in 1974.
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A 1977 lawsuit spurred the first ban.
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3. Unsupervised Kids
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75% of grade schoolers played unsupervised, roaming miles for hours.
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In 1979, Eaton Pat's disappearance transformed attitudes toward childhood freedom and safety.
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2. Buying Cigarettes for Parents
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52% of retailers complied that miners routinely bought cigarettes, each costing 10 to 20 cents, until a Chicago 5th grader prompted bans.
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1. Heavy Drinking Culture
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Workplaces normalized alcohol, with 35% keeping liquor.
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A 1977 CEO crash spurred corporate backlash against on-the-job drinking.
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