15 Photos That Show How Dramatically the World Around Us Is Changing

Curiosities
2 years ago

We are most definitely living in a different world than the one our grandparents knew decades ago. It is fascinating to look at photos from the past and discover how the appliances were much bulkier, transportation was much slower, fashion was way more conservative, and some familiar landmarks were even unrecognizable. Whether life was harder or better back then, we can all agree that the old days have that mysterious charm that draws us in.

At Bright Side, we’ve collected a captivating selection of old vs new photos that prove the powerful impact of time. And wait until the end to discover the one thing that we know time can never influence.

1. New York

2. Mount St. Helens

3. Swimwear fashion

4. Kids’ games

5. Transportation

6. Music

7. Water sports

8. Tokyo

9. Sydney Harbour Bridge

10. Calculator

11. Refrigerator

12. Computer

13. Beirut

14. Washing machine

15. Azure Window, Malta

Bonus: True love is the only thing that time can never change.

Do you think life was better before? And which of these points do you wish was the same today? Share your thoughts!

Please note: This article was updated in May 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.

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