The world changed. Here's how.

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The world changed. Here's how.

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Before GPS and Google Maps, the Road Trip Was a Completely Different Animal
Travel

Before GPS and Google Maps, the Road Trip Was a Completely Different Animal

In 1965, driving across America meant paper maps, mystery diners, unreliable motels, and absolutely no guarantee of what was around the next bend. Today's road trip is comfortable, optimized, and almost entirely predictable. We gained a lot — but ask anyone who did it the old way, and they'll tell you something got left behind on the shoulder of Route 66.
From 24 Shots and a Prayer to Infinite Pixels: How Photography Changed Everything
Technology

From 24 Shots and a Prayer to Infinite Pixels: How Photography Changed Everything

There was a time when taking a photo meant committing to it — paying real money, waiting days, and hoping for the best. Today we snap dozens of shots before breakfast without a second thought. The story of how we got here is wilder than you might expect.