25 Things Illegal Now That Were Normal in the 1970s

25 Things That Are ILLEGAL NOW but Were Normal in the 1970s #1960s #1970s #1980s #backtoyesterday
Buckle up for a nostalgic—and jaw-dropping—journey through 20 Shocking Things That Were Normal in the ’70s but are completely banned today! The 1970s were a time of bold freedom, loose rules, and behaviors that would raise eyebrows—or alarms—by today’s standards. From kids riding in the back of pickup trucks to smoking in airplanes, you won’t believe how much the world has changed.
This video dives deep into Shocking Things That Were Normal in the ’70s, revealing just how different life used to be. Some of these practices were innocent fun, while others now seem downright dangerous. You’ll find yourself saying, “I remember that!” and maybe even “How did we survive?”
Whether you lived through it or just love vintage culture, this trip through Shocking Things That Were Normal in the ’70s will leave you nostalgic, surprised, and maybe even a little grateful for modern safety standards.
Don’t miss these Shocking Things That Were Normal in the ’70s—you’ll laugh, cringe, and remember a time when the rules were few, the risks were high, and childhood was truly wild. Hit play and explore the unforgettable world of Shocking Things That Were Normal in the ’70s!
00:00 Intro
00:47 Playing on Train Tracks
02:00 Clackers Toys
03:08 Lawn Darts
04:10 Easy-Bake Oven
05:40 Children Could Buy Cigarettes
06:42 High School Smoking Areas
07:50 Cigarette Ads on TV
08:55 Smoking on Airplanes
10:06 Loose Seatbelt Laws
11:20 Minimal Child Car Seat Regulations
12:28 Drunk Driving with High BAC Limits
13:42 Minimal Airport Security
15:02 Drinking Age of 18
16:14 Child Labor
17:27 Owning Exotic Pets Without Permits
18:33 Red Dye No. 2
19:36 Cyclamates Sweetener
20:36 Leaded Gasoline
21:38 Lead Paint
22:42 Flame Retardants
23:40 Selling Raw Milk – A Controversial '70s Memory
25:49 Candy Cigarettes
#nostalgia #memories #americahistory #lifeinamerica #goldenage #1960s #1970s #1980s
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