20 Things Americans Never Bought Before 1950 — And How They Got By Without Them
653 views · Jun 9, 2026 · People & Blogs
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@OllieMissouri-is6ei · 3 months ago
O they knew how to save some Mo-nay😊
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@Kath1813 · 3 weeks ago
Unfortunately almost no one in the US can drink tap water straight from the tap. In Florida my water is full of chlorine, among other things. I use a water filter pitcher and a stainless steel travel cup. Individual plastic bottles of water are disgusting and disgraceful.<br>Thanks for all your wonderful suggestions!
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