Fellow Explorers,
Please join me for my next live stream on TUESDAY September 23 @ 7:30 pm Los Angeles Time.
TOPIC: 30 Classic American Things That No Longer Exist
Remember the magic of wandering the aisles of Toys "R" Us? The Friday night ritual of picking a movie at Blockbuster? Or the satisfying clatter of quarters in a video arcade? Join me on a journey through the landscape of American memory as I uncover 30 classic things that have vanished from the mainstream. This isn't just a list of forgotten brands and outdated gadgets. It's an archaeological dig into our recent American past, exploring why these cultural landmarks disappeared. From the retail giants that anchored our malls to the simple rituals that defined our childhoods, we'll look at the technological, economic, and social forces that rendered them obsolete. This is the story of American progress, as seen through the rearview mirror.
Watch it here:
You might also enjoy a few of the videos I published over the weekend:
San Diego’s Little Italy:
And a couple of pumpkin patch tours…
Our favorite in Orange County - Tanaka Farms:
And OC’s cutest at the Irvine Park Railroad:
-Chris