Saturday, July 15, 2017

Facts from 1917 - just 100 years ago

The average life expectancy for men in North America was 47 years.
Fuel for cars was sold in drug stores only.
Only 14 percent of homes had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of homes had a telephone.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower.

Most women only washed their hair once a month, 

The Five leading causes of death were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke

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