did you know in 1906 only 14 percent of homes in the US had bathtubs?

Question

only 8 percent had phones.
the average life expectancy was 47.
the average wage was 22 cents per hour.
only 100 years ago

we should feel lucky we have all we do today. open for comments, discussion

Answer 1

You forgot A couple other's...

Many didn't have Water Or Bathrooms inside there Homes at that time.

In Fact my Families Farm Had to Clear the Right Of Way for The Electric and they didn't get Electric till the 1930's or 40's...

But I'm to young to have enjoyed No Electric or No in door Plumbing....Very aquainted with outhouses.

Your right were for the most part very spoiled and Lucky to be living in the times of instant Commuications, Running water, and In door Plumbin'!!!!

Answer 2

President William Taft, the heaviest president at 332 pounds, got stuck in the White House bathtub and had to have an oversized version brought in for his use. Your trivia for the day.

Answer 3

Did you know that the earth is well rounded?? Play on playa's, forget the 14 bath tubs and water closets....

And i pray one day my brothers will learn that UNITED we stand.. With all the brilliance even a dimb girl knows that...


KEEP IT SIMPLE RIGHT EARL???

Answer 4

in 1850 there were NO bathrooms in england. so what? in 1500 BC they were bathing twice a day in india. so what? progress is what every group achieves. Need we compare with the man in the desert who has no water??

Answer 5

it's hard for young people to understand the world hasn't always been like it is now.

Answer 6

well, the hourly wage hasn't changed all that much

Answer 7

I see not much has changed...