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18 Mind-Blowing Ways Technology Has Changed In A Short Time

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We know we've come a long way with our technology, but sometimes looking at the past while looking at the present really puts things in perspective. It's not just that technology has gotten smaller, faster, and better. It's also done so in the blink of an eye.

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In 2001, a 40 Sony TV weighed 286.6lbs and Fh was 26 inches deep. Today, a 40 Sony TV weighs just 17.1 lbs and is only 2.8 inches deep.

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In 1979, The Beast broke world records for the fastest roller coaster, propelling guests at 65 mph. Today's fastest coaster, Formula Rossa, makes that

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