Why are the good-old-days always behind us? Sure, your TV is 20lb lighter than it was 10 years ago, but you’ve put on 20lb of weight in the meantime; your old Nokia cellphone was so durable it damaged the floor when you dropped it, but your new iPhone costs as much as a fresh organ on the black-market, and shatters into pieces at the slightest touch.
This open-list has some of our favorite then-and-now comparisons. Can you think of any funny juxtapositions? Vote on your favorite below, or post your own! (H/T)
01. Teachers In 1960 And 2010
02. Mail Then And Now
03. Tv’s Then And Now
04. Before And After Smartphones
05. Cellphones Then And Now
06. George Lucas Then And Now
07. Evolution And Philosophy
08. Gaming Then And Now
09. Evolution Of Cellphones
10. Wasting Timeline
11. Running Then And Now
12. Then And Now
13. Birthdays Before And Now
14. Cellphones Then And Now
15. California Then And Now
16. Then And Now
17. Then And Now
18. Before And After Smartphones
19. Evolution Of Baggy Pants
20. Going To Mcdonalds Then And Now
21. Then And Now
22. Then And Now
23. Then And Now
24. Then And Now
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25. Before And Nowadays
26. Gaming Then And Now
27. Playground Then And Now
28. Dinner Then And Now
29. Then And Now
30. Dinner Then And Now
31. Gaming Then And Now
32. Role-playing Then And Now
33. Father’s Day Then And Today
34. Before And Now
35. Birthday Songs Then And Now
36. Being Then And Now
37. Before And Now In Schools
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![Natural History Museum, London, UK
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Photo By: @bobwalshphotography [IG]")
![Iconic Mostar Bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦
This stone arch bridge originally built in the 16th century was tragically destroyed during the Balkan War in 1993. After the war, it was reconstructed using traditional methods and reopened in 2004.
Photo by: Nikola Vrkic - @nikola_vrkic [IG]](https://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/468201959_1108637587589558_8997073210414291116_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Y6QP24NPmdgQ7kNvgGZtmMD&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AlqtqFVkMiOhPx4ZRaycgIk&oh=00_AYB6lYyXiC6y_S5J2DnzazD2KIWbKBNcH5CrmSDC7jpjrg&oe=67482748 "Iconic Mostar Bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦
This stone arch bridge originally built in the 16th century was tragically destroyed during the Balkan War in 1993. After the war, it was reconstructed using traditional methods and reopened in 2004.
Photo by: Nikola Vrkic - @nikola_vrkic [IG]")
![The Circus - A historic ring of large townhouses in the city of Bath, England, forming a circle with three entrances, designed by architect John Wood, the Elder, it was built between 1754 and 1768, and is regarded as a pre-eminent example of Georgian architecture. 🇬🇧
Photo by: Casper Farrell - @brilliantbath [IG]](https://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/468085489_1108638260922824_6092167364839418935_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=ST7Ixj45-PUQ7kNvgHlbivg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AlqtqFVkMiOhPx4ZRaycgIk&oh=00_AYCjiyJYEAzpbO-j_aBnKARVzY4VzEYJl-vHKAW5QZBhgA&oe=6747FE92 "The Circus - A historic ring of large townhouses in the city of Bath, England, forming a circle with three entrances, designed by architect John Wood, the Elder, it was built between 1754 and 1768, and is regarded as a pre-eminent example of Georgian architecture. 🇬🇧
Photo by: Casper Farrell - @brilliantbath [IG]")
![With its ornately decorated red sandstone facade, rose window, and awe-inspiring 142 meter spire, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg is an architectural gem dominating the Strasbourg skyline. This medieval masterpiece took nearly 300 years to complete, with elements ranging from Romanesque to Gothic styles. ⛪🇫🇷
Photo by: Rale - @rale_p [IG]](https://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/468098177_1108639680922682_4342596037158560364_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=hgjpuln9x1kQ7kNvgFF7Q4D&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AlqtqFVkMiOhPx4ZRaycgIk&oh=00_AYCgQMoYMpmGQ3BauSRW9GRbxuq7M95d7XUBk2MWldCvvA&oe=6748218A "With its ornately decorated red sandstone facade, rose window, and awe-inspiring 142 meter spire, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg is an architectural gem dominating the Strasbourg skyline. This medieval masterpiece took nearly 300 years to complete, with elements ranging from Romanesque to Gothic styles. ⛪🇫🇷
Photo by: Rale - @rale_p [IG]")
![With Love From Strasbourg, France
Photo By: @takemyhearteverywhere [IG]](https://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/468098403_1107899134330070_6395594527216421779_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=qnss3uEe1OsQ7kNvgG0JNYo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AlqtqFVkMiOhPx4ZRaycgIk&oh=00_AYAlHdBihXYZqSuR_Bjti2EdpOFWZEN45_RlnNxvldFiHA&oe=6747FA74 "With Love From Strasbourg, France
Photo By: @takemyhearteverywhere [IG]")
![Rockefeller Center, New York, USA 🎄
Photo By: @iwyndt [IG]](https://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/467821055_1107899947663322_5539693334614331422_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=boOlMxqKdjMQ7kNvgF9rsW6&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AlqtqFVkMiOhPx4ZRaycgIk&oh=00_AYAKqbXmGWwTFrtNZR03s_-YCtQCHNHvil2h6ssyrK8uIg&oe=6747FE37 "Rockefeller Center, New York, USA 🎄
Photo By: @iwyndt [IG]")
![Evening Radiance: A Captivating Panorama of Budapest’s Danube Banks 😍🌉🌊🌟🇭🇺
As nightfall envelops Budapest, the city’s riverside reveals a breathtaking scene of tranquility and charm. The Danube, bathed in soft light, winds its way through the heart of the city, its surface reflecting the glowing silhouettes of iconic bridges. From high above, the view captures the magical harmony of historic buildings lining the river’s edge, their lights twinkling like stars. This serene evening panorama from Castle Hill is a testament to Budapest’s captivating beauty and timeless elegance.
Photo by: @krenn_imre [IG]](https://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/467979336_1107901147663202_8303156920079641927_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=UGuZ-PDeBHkQ7kNvgG0uEIK&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AlqtqFVkMiOhPx4ZRaycgIk&oh=00_AYCthPt-DTqS4WdylC1J5X6T7FZB4t9a6c2d_whdTMtx-w&oe=67481D19 "Evening Radiance: A Captivating Panorama of Budapest’s Danube Banks 😍🌉🌊🌟🇭🇺
As nightfall envelops Budapest, the city’s riverside reveals a breathtaking scene of tranquility and charm. The Danube, bathed in soft light, winds its way through the heart of the city, its surface reflecting the glowing silhouettes of iconic bridges. From high above, the view captures the magical harmony of historic buildings lining the river’s edge, their lights twinkling like stars. This serene evening panorama from Castle Hill is a testament to Budapest’s captivating beauty and timeless elegance.
Photo by: @krenn_imre [IG]")
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