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In 1960, only with children under 18 had mothers who contributed all or most of the income for the family. In 2018, that number—which includes single and married moms—has .

In the 1960s, only about worked up until the month before giving birth. In the late 2000s, that number rose to 82%. Expectant mothers were able to work more easily after the was passed in 1978. This amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sex discrimination based on pregnancy. Because working mothers can't usually return home during the day, they have the right at work. Employers covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act () are required to provide a clean, quiet space other than a bathroom. Although it is illegal to fire—or choose to not hire—a woman because she is pregnant, .

In 1965, men dedicated a week to domestic chores. A 2012 study showed that had doubled to four hours by 2010, a number that leveled off in the ‘90s. Men still don't do as much housework as women, and . Women report doing more laundry and house cleaning. Ìýthat when men share in the housework, couples are more satisfied with their relationship.

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Fertility rates in the United States for decades. In 2018, rates for American women hit of 1.76 births, but at least the rate for teenage pregnancy has since 1991.

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In 1969, the U.S. Department of Defense started using the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), the precursor . The public didn't get the World Wide Web until 1991. Google launched in 1998, and now nearly half of the world's population .

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In 1975, the first modern desktop computer. In 2015, had a desktop or laptop computer, and 77% had a broadband internet subscription. In 2008, for the first time.

In the 1960s, there were only : ABC, CBS, and NBC. In 2018, satellite and cable options offer , including movie networks like HBO, which , and MTV, which started in 1981.

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Before the ubiquity of the internet, people wrote and mailed physical letters. In 1996, Hotmail started that could send messages instantaneously. A year later, about 10 million people worldwide had an email address. By 2019, about are expected to use email.

Before Google and Wikipedia, kids thumbed through volumes or the World Book to get information for their book reports and history projects. In 2012, further editions, a decision some say .

There were no Kindles, iPads, or other e-readers 50 years ago, so readers carried physical copies of their books. Now, avid readers can , keeping in one portable place. Physical books aren't dead, however—e-books actually saw in 2017.

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More than has given up landlines. Since cell phoneÌýownership , older generations are more likely to hang on to their home phones.

While 95% of the population has a cell phone, about 77% of Americans For many, these internet-enabled devices are their chief means of getting online at home. From 2007 to 2013, the smartphone saw double-digit sales growth. Since so many people now have smartphones—and are holding onto them for longer—sales in 2017.

In the 1960s, people were much less connected. Getting someone on the phone meant ringing them up at home or at work, not on their commute in-between. Since people constantly have their cell phones next to them, they're almost always reachable, which .

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The first VHS tape from Japan in 1977. The original VCR cost $1,280 (more than $5,000 in inflation-adjusted dollars). Consumers (and later DVDs) beginning in 1987.ÌýWhen in 1997, it killed video rental chains ().

In 1968, being gay was . It wasn't removed from the diagnostic manual until 1987. Over , society has become more inclusive of the LGBTQ community, and in 2015, the Supreme Court in all 50 states.

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Newspaper circulation increased in the ‘60s, and with more than receiving a paper on Sunday morning. After the rise of the internet and major declines in advertising, the Sunday circulation dropped to fewer than 34 million subscribers. Newsrooms have lost nearly half of their reporters, editors, and photographers since 2004.

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With the development of DVR technology, which records live television, people can . WithÌý like Netflix and Hulu, viewers can avoid ads completely.

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The Roomba in 2002, andÌýconsumers had purchased more than a million of these small, efficient robotic vacuums by 2004. The Roomba was one of the first robots that . Some models collect data while they clean, prompting concern that the vacuums could transmit information about home layout

Mirrors of the ‘60s could do one thing: reflect. Modern can show someone's visage while simultaneously displaying text messages and the weather. They can also provide (for a price).

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In 2017, 43% of the American workforce for at least some of the week. Those who spent 60-80% of their time away from the office reported the highest levels of engagement.

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In 1971, IBM installed into their computers, the first of which of data. By 1986, the disk size decreased and the storage capacity increased to 1.44 megabytes. In 2018, Samsung created a 2.5-inch device that can of storage—enough memory for 5,700 HD movies.

The first curbside recycling truck . Now the practice is commonplace, though people often unintentionally .

While Americans still depend on daily mail carriers, the milkman has all but disappeared. In 1963, almost 30% of the population . By 2005—when milk was cheap, readily available, and easy to transport—that figure plunged to 0.4%.

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Before personal GPS technology, people found their way using map books. While these paper guides , their popularity has waned. It might be worth breaking out a physical map every now and then, however. When humans depend on digital directions, the brain's navigation function .

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Before World War II, lived in the suburbs. By 2010, more than half of the population had opted for single-family homes outside of the city. Bucking the trend in 2014, young professionals and older Americans started moving .

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In the 1960s, someone had to pull out a cookbookÌýbefore heading to a market to buy ingredients. Now, whether someone is vegan, gluten-free, or a meat-lover, they can have dinnerÌýdelivered. come with ingredients that customers prepare themselves, while others are pre-packaged and ready to eat.

Don't want to leave the house to get fresh flowers, dairy-free ice cream, or toilet paper? Now online services to the front door, often same day. Whole Foods, founded in 1980 and in 2018, can deliver in two hours.

Dog- and cat-ownership in the last 50 years. In 2018, spending on pets of $70 billion. $440 million of that was just for Halloween costumes, and .

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While home values , incomes have not risen at the same pace. Compared to the ‘70s, renters are waiting to buy a home.ÌýThe average age for a new .

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Since 2007, the number of cohabiting adults . The number of unmarried adults who are 50 or older and live together rose by 75%.

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In 1960, the FDA approved the first . Within five years, had prescriptions for oral contraception. In 1973, to abortion services. The next several decades saw a revolution in , including the IUD and Plan B, emergency contraception .

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An unmarriedÌýwoman wasn't allowed to until the ÌýinÌý1974. Until then, only men or married women, whose husbands co-signed their applications, could obtain one.

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Parents nationwide will be excited to hear that between 1991 to 2017, the percentage of high school students who had sexual intercourse . Kids may be sexting on their smartphones from their bedrooms, but they're on track to have fewer sex partners than previous generations.

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In 1960, 18 and older were married, and they married . Only about half of adults were married as of 2016. was 27.4 years old when she married for the first time; men were 29.5.

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In 1960, 73% of children who had likely never been married before. Only 46% of kids live in that type of household today. Single or cohabiting, unmarried parents are more common than they were 50 years ago.

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In 1979, people could take their music with them for the first time . Between 1987 to 1997, the popular device led to a 30% increase in the number of people who said they walked for exercise. Cassette tapes gave way to CDs in the ‘90s, which could be listened to on the go with a Discman. Apple's iPod , and now people can access an unlimited amount of music through their smartphones. Ìý

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In the 1960s, people gotÌýsubscriptions to their favorite magazines. In 2018, you can subscribe to monthly services that send boxes from scented candles or murder mystery novels to fossils, craft beer, and dog treats.

In the digital age, people can deposit or transfer money on their computers or smartphone apps. They can also get money from an ATM, further reducing the need for physical banks. While many choose to bank electronically, physical branches are still in many communities.

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There aren't flying cars yet, but self-driving vehicles are a reality. have received some bad press, but many think for drivers and pedestrians in the long run.

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In 2016, about 3% of teens or gender non-conforming. , more kids are openly talking about gender fluidity, and celebrities like Caitlyn Jenner and actress Laverne Cox are raising awareness of trans people's stories.

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With the advent of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, many urbanites are entirely, resulting in fewer car purchases than previous generations. More than half of millennials—those born —claim they simply .

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In the 1960s, depression . The antidepressant Prozac . Over the past 50 years, depression has become the , and teens are than any other time in history.

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In 1964, the U.S. Surgeon General released its . Since then, more than 20 million people have died from smoking, which is the leading preventable cause of death. Compared to 50 years ago, fewer people are picking up the habit; smoking rates by more than 50%.

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In the 1980s, 25% of men ages 65-69 . That number is 40% today. People are putting off retirement, partly because people are living longer, but a lack of social benefits also plays a role.

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Compared to previous decades, people are more likely than cook at home. In 2015, people spent than on groceries for the first time ever. Fast food, paired with the ease of ordering take-out and delivery, makes eating away from home more convenient than it was 50 years ago.

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In the 1960s, people were more likely to make their own clothes or buy fewer items. , consumption has increased and fashion retailers like H&M and Zara have drastically lowered clothing prices. This has lead to an increase in the amount of clothes people buy and throw away.

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In 2016, a report showed that young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 were more likely than in any other type of housing. People are more likely to live at home longer.

The in 1954. In 1971, only 1% of households had . In 2016, 96% of American households were equipped with one of these quick-cooking appliances.

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Side-by-side refrigerators in 1949, but weren't common until the '60s. Back then, it was a novelty to have a freezer that would prevent frostbite on food. is much more energy-efficient than it was 50 years ago, and can track expiration dates and order food. Close to 100% of American homes have a refrigerator;

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