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As people, we are often wrong. Take cigarettes, for example: up until 1964, we didn't know there was a link between smoking and cancer. We'd do it everywhere: in restaurants, next to pregnant women, babies, and even in hospitals. Now that we know how dangerous it was, thinking of these scenarios makes us cringe.
But there are a lot of other things we used to do or think that aged pretty poorly. We here at Bored Panda have compiled a list of the most cringeworthy screenshots from the past that are almost disturbing, given what we know now. Celebrity scandals, outdated science, and generally questionable fails await you below!
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#1
Oof
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#2
Classic Daily Mail
#3
From An Interview In 2000
In 2000, people might've thought that the Internet was just a passing fad. In 1995, Robert Metcalfe, the inventor of Ethernet, claimed that "the Internet will soon go spectacularly supernova and in 1996 catastrophically collapse." Even Bill Gates was wrong about some things, like the elimination of spam emails by 2006 or that passwords would become obsolete.
The truth is that we're often skeptical about technology. That skepticism usually comes from a natural fear of the unknown. "People see new technology as a potential disruptor to the way they currently do things," Rick Kowalski, Director of Industry Analysis and Business Intelligence at the Consumer Technology Association, explains.
#4
My Mom Is Cleaning Out The Library At The Preschool Where She Works And Sent Me This
TerathNinir 6 months ago
Thing is, he actually bragged about it in certain circles. And look at an old puddin pop commercial on YouTube. Pretty obvious he's a creep when you look at them now.
#5
Unfortunate
#6
Old Visitor Brochures From World Trade Center
If you were born in the 2000s, you probably don't know that Bill Cosby was once "America's Dad" and why his downfall was so controversial and disappointing to many. In the past, he was one of the highest-paid TV actors in history, but in 2005, allegations of sexual crimes started popping up.
In 2018, Cosby was sentenced to prison, although his conviction was overturned in 2021, and he has been free since. Nevertheless, over 50 women accused him of giving them illegal substances and sexual harassment.
"He does not go back to being America's Dad, everything that he lost in terms of the trappings of his life - his reputation, his TV jobs, his night club jobs, his being a spokesperson - all of that is gone," his lawyer Rikki Klieman said.
#7
Helping The Less Fortunate, Huh?
#8
Quote From Ellen In A Book My Daughter Is Reading
#9
Google Is A Pure Search Engine
Stannous Flouride 6 months ago
Google removed "Don't be evil" from the beginning of its code of conduct in 2018. Unknown-68...c2790.jpeg 
Some people might not know that Stefani Germanotta is the real name of the pop powerhouse Lady Gaga. The Facebook group "Stefani Germanotta, you will never be famous" went viral last year when Lady Gaga acknowledged it in an Instagram post. It's a group supposedly made by her NYU Tisch peers before she left in 2005 to pursue music.
Did such a group ever really exist? Currently, there's no trace of the "original" group on Facebook. Instead, there are dozens of similar ones made by Gaga fans. But journalist and fellow NYU alum Lauren Bohn claims she saw the group when she herself was a student.
Another NYU alum, Carly Waddell, said on a podcast that she wasn't a fan of Stefani while at NYU. According to her, Gaga was annoying and would "play and sing Wicked at the top of her lungs" during lunch.
#10
I Think You Guys Already Know
WalterWhiteSavannah 6 months ago
Not gonna lie this one stings. Gimme more dark crystal you absolute d***s.
#11
Oh Boy
#12
An Ad From The 1950's Gives Tips On How To Dispose Of Batteries
Netflix once promised in a tweet that they'd never leave a story unfinished. Yet that promise aged like milk. Since then, the streaming giant has canceled many beloved shows without giving them a proper ending. Such shows include Fate: The Winx Saga, The Midnight Club, The Society, The Baby-Sitters Club, Anne with an E, 1899, Resident Evil, GLOW, Warrior Nun and The Chair.
#13
The Back Of My High School Year Book (2007)
PokemonPengu 6 months ago
Doesn't she have a whole book about someone who was born as a hero to the wizarding world, and then becomes just that?
Earonn - 6 months ago
And she chooses to be a c**t. I'm not even talking about her opinion. It's her nastiness, the smugness, the gloating. If she was genuinely concerned and a good person, she might still ask for the same measures she asks for now, but she would do so with humility, and be sorry that she has to find them necessary. Instead she acts like any a****r gloating over his victim. THAT makes her a piece of s**t.
TheGayUmbrella 6 months ago
99% sure JK underwent brain surgery and the doctors f****d up. All of her quotes are so??? And then she's just. Not.
PokemonPengu 6 months ago
She basically said you are who you want to be, and then later said some very transphobic and homophobic things
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#14
A Book I Found In My Grandpa’s Childhood Collection From 1917 About A “Photo Telephone”
TerathNinir 6 months ago
Tom Swift was actually pretty clever. The small town I lived in for a while still had those in its library and the writers were predicting quite a few things.
#15
I'm Really Curious About The Secrets Behind The Success. What Could It Be?
If you weren't a big fan of Elon Musk in the 2010s, you might not know that he guest starred in an episode of The Big Bang Theory. Musk had cameos in many other productions, including Iron Man 2, The Simpsons, and South Park. But his cameo in TBBT now has ridiculous levels of irony, as he's seen volunteering in a soup kitchen with Howard.
#16
1970s Cigarettes Can’t Harm Your Throat!
#17
Time Magazine, May 15, 2017. An Article About The Next Pandemic And "How To Keep The World Safe"
#18
This Lyric
By now, the author of the Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling, is known as a huge anti-trans advocate. Just last year, she questioned Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif's gender. Then, she accused Paralympian Valentina Petrillo of being "a cheat."
It all started in 2017 and 2018, when Rowling "liked" some derogatory comments toward trans people on Twitter. Rowling went on many anti-trans Twitter tirades throughout the years, earning herself the title of a TERF: a trans-exclusionary radical feminist.
The stars of the Harry Potter films, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, released statements about how they disagree with Rowling. So has Eddie Redmayne, star of Fantastic Beasts, and even Warner Bros.
#19
Oh God
#20
An Old Memory Of Mine. Don't Ask Me For Any Future Advice
#21
He’s Gonna Miss It
Smoking was the thing that could make you look instantly cool back in the day. That is, until 1951, when Sir Richard Doll, a UK scientist, made a link between cigarettes and lung cancer.
Before that, brands would use aggressive marketing to sell the idea of the coolness of smoking. Camel had a campaign with the slogan "More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette." The famous Marlboro Man was the epitome of "cool."
Today, smoking is making a comeback, with celebrities like Charli XCX and Dua Lipa glamorizing it on their social media. Addison Rae even said in a TikTok video: "Ew, I hate vaping. Smoke a cigarette!"
#22
Nobel Prize Winning Economist Paul Krugman
#23
Message On Climate Change From Katy Perry, Who Was Recently Criticized For Her Needless Trip To Space With Jeff Bezos' Company
Marnie 6 months ago
The truth is, very, very few people honestly truly get climate change. In the US, Democratic politicians mostly don't get it. Teachers don't, financial advisors don't, real estate agents don't, sci fi authors don't, most people don't. Perhaps insurance companies and city planners do. When it's discussed directly, then they are all gung-ho about wanting to address it, but they don't honestly believe it. They talk about things 50 years in the future as if there is no climate change, they don't include it in their consideration of ANYTHING unless they are SPECIFICALLY talking about climate change, but it should be considered for any forecasting of any sort. This is why, even though supposedly most liberals and a good chunk of conservatives in the US SAY they know about climate change, but I believe the statistics the last 4 yrs was that only ~2% of the population said it was our number one issue. It IS OUR #1 ISSUE, perhaps closely followed by other pollution and the extinction crisis.
#24
Sugar As Diet Aid 1971
Today, we know that sugar isn't good for us. But in the 1970s, people believed it could "cut appetite and increase your energy" and even help people lose weight. The truth is that foods rich in protein, fiber, and good fats are way healthier and make us feel satiated for far longer.
#25
From A 1999 Review Of Star Wars Episode I
#26
Redditor Questions Whether A Parking Garage Is Stable And Is Assured That It Is, One Year Before It’s Collapse
#27
From Clickbait To Monster Criminal
If someone told us to throw a used battery in a fireplace "to prevent soot formation," we'd probably call that person crazy. However, back then, batteries were made out of zinc and were not sealed. So the pressure wouldn't build up if they were to be thrown into a fire.
If we were to put a modern-day battery in a fireplace, it would most likely result in an explosion, toxic fumes everywhere, and chemical burns.
#28
My “Would You Rather” Book From 2001
#29
Aunt Becky Staying True To Form
#30
Rewatching Suits, Noticed This Line
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#31
This T Shirt
#32
This Book From 1975
#33
Nailed It. Oh, Wait
#34
This Aged Well
#35
This Oil-Disposal Tip
#36
Guy Regrets A Financial Decision
#37
Well Then
Stannous Flouride 6 months ago
They now have all that extra money to give to the NHS just like the bus promised.
#38
1st Edition USSR Guide Book Published Less Than 26 Days Before The USSR Collapsed
#39
Might Be A Bit Late But Damn
TerathNinir 6 months ago
I think he let them ruin it so fewer people would care if he finished the series.
#40
Taylor Swift's Career Is Over, Declares Australian Mural In 2016
David Jeffery 6 months ago
I know the picture is her but that signature looks like Taylor Smith.
#41
Tweet From Neil Gaiman And Reply From His (Now-Ex) Wife, Amanda Palmer
#42
LOL Nope
#43
No Way
Stannous Flouride 6 months ago
The 2023 film "Barbie" grossed a total of $1.445 billion worldwide. This includes domestic earnings of $636.24 million and international earnings of $809.4 million.
#45
Greatest US Gymnast Shouldn’t Compete
#46
Video Games In 1977 = Just A Fad
#47
This Sign Advertising How Nobody Should Spend Four Bucks On Their Morning Latte Didn't Age Well
TerathNinir 6 months ago
I remember saying I'd never pay 10$ for a hamburger, yet here we are.
#48
From Politico Magazine March 19, 2020
#49
I’m Thankful For The Internet
karen snyder 6 months ago (edited)
Farm Sanctuary using a photo of Demi Lovato in their PR doesn't mean she can't make a turkey for Thanksgiving. Was she publiclyvegan/vegetarian at one point? I can't find anything that says she was. What I did find is that she is an activist for mental health care, BLM, gun reform and LGBTQ rights. She has been outspoken about her experiences with bi-polar disorder, adíctïón, bulimia, S.A as a child star, and coming out as gender neutral in the public eye. .So, maybe give her a break. And, most people I know who eat meat also love animals. Those things are not mutually exclusive.
#50
Found This Gem On Letterboxd
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 6 months ago
While I don’t doubt they have some pretty severe mental health issues, it doesn’t excuse their truly abominable behavior
#51
This Motivational Quote From My Work
#52
This Line Just Aged Even Worse
#54
He's Been Almost Done For Half A Decade
#55
If Only That Was Still The Case
Stannous Flouride 6 months ago
Well, the orange guy is 6'2" & 235 lbs (185 cm &112Kg in the civilized world) according to his doctor: Dr_Harold_...b2ad8d.png 
#56
Never Obsolete
#57
So, How's Everyone Feeling?
David 6 months ago
Read the article (https://www.cato.org/commentary/global-warming-try-it-you-might-it) It is tongue-in-cheek, that while listing all the bad stuff like rising sea levels, and the environmental issues, he makes jokes like spending less on Parka's and winter clothing, saving 40,000 people who die in winter accidents, etc. He does point out that experts at the time were saying warming would lead to longer crop seasons, better plant growth (which would eliminate world hunger), and that the negative affects from rising sea levels could be conquered by technology, and he says we need to do more research into overall Pro V Cons before drafting policies and that we should take a more cautious approach
#58
“The Average Retirement Age Is Now 61.5… And It’s Getting Even Lower.” -How To Study In College, Walter Pauk, 1993
#59
Y2k Survival Guide, Be Ready For When It All Comes Crashing Down
nuberiffic 6 months ago
But it's because of all the preparation that people did that "nothing" happened
#60
This Can Be Found By Reading 'The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos And The Age Of Amazon' By Brad Stone
#61
Rowling Would Totally Endorse This
Wild Cream 6 months ago
Shhhh….do you hear that? In the distance? ……JK Rowling is JK Howling over this
#62
If You Can't Even Clean Up Your Own Room, Who The Hell Are You To Give Advice To The World?
#64
Drake And Josh Are All Good, Don’t Worry
David Jeffery 6 months ago
I have no idea who these two are and I can't be bothered googling. Are they worth caring about?
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