Things you don't see anymore

'Strike anywhere' matches. Such as Swan Vestas ('The Smoker's Match'), which could be ignited by rubbing against any rough surface (such as the back of someone's neck). They were banned in the EU in 2018.

Gillette blade cases were designed to serve as match holders when empty, and had a ridged base for striking the match on. Little adverts for the blades, carried around by smokers.

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Does anyone read the newspaper now days?

Here in the US I see them for sale in a mini mart or grocery store.

But never see anyone read one at work, on the bus or anywhere in public.
 
Kid’s playing in the park

I see more homeless people in the park than kids now days. Kind of sad.

Maybe I just answered my own question.
 
Ksblazer said:
Does anyone read the newspaper now days?

Here in the US I see them for sale in a mini mart or grocery store.

But never see anyone read one at work, on the bus or anywhere in public.
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We have free morning newspapers which are or were popular. I haven't read a newspapers in years, even the free Metro.
 
Ksblazer said:
Kid’s playing in the park

I see more homeless people in the park than kids now days. Kind of sad.

Maybe I just answered my own question.
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I lived near a playground until recently, the annoying thud of a basketball could be heard way past my bedtime.
 
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