13 Things People In Ohio Did Before The Internet Took Over Our Lives

There can be too much of a good thing.
Before the days of lengthy, opinionated Facebook posts and scrolling through our newsfeed to see what was happening in the world, we took the time to talk on the phone and learned of the news via a set time and manner. Today, our lives have picked up a faster, more noisy pace. To remind you of what life was like before, here are 13 things people in Ohio did before the Internet took over our lives:

1. We traveled the back/country roads for the sake of a good drive.

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2. You rode your bike in your neighborhood until dark. (Or, you let your kids ride their bikes in your neighborhood until dark.)

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3. You read your local newspaper or watched the evening newscast for your local news. (Today, we tend to consult Facebook and/or Twitter.)

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4. We (primarily) did all of our Ohio State vs. Michigan trash talk in person. Today, we post lengthy statuses or insults in 140 characters or less.

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5. We owned (and utilized) photo albums.

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6. For a family fun night, there were the local roller rinks…

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7. …bowling allies…

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8. …video rental stores…

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9. …and even the occasional board game.

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10. We did a lot of our holiday shopping in Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland—or at the nearest large shopping mall. (Today, we order half of our gifts online.)

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11. When we went to places like Cedar Point or Kings Island (or anywhere notable for that matter,) the only people that knew about it were those we personally told and the people that actually went with us. Today, we take a selfie and tell the world.

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12. Relationships with friends (near and far) were primarily maintained via the phone or in person.

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13. We made a point to experience our state parks, historic sites and other local attractions. (Let’s get back to this one, guys.)

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Source:  http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/before-the-internet-oh/