10 Of Our Favorite Things That May Go Extinct Soon
- 7 years ago
For a variety of different, interesting reasons, here are 10 everyday things that may be extinct soon. Don't forget to let me know in the comments which ones you're going to miss the most. Here are 10 Of Our Favorite Things That May Go Extinct Soon!
Be Amazed at 10 Of Our Favorite Things That May Go Extinct Soon! Human operators - Pretty soon, when you call a service provider to change your address or complain your internet isn’t working, you might not get the chance to reach an operator. Money - How we pay for things is continuously evolving. It wasn’t long ago that we thought credit cards would end the need for coins and notes, but now credit cards are under threat themselves. Car features - Cars have always been a battleground for innovation. They may eventually culminate in driverless cars, which are at advanced stages of development at the moment. Maps - Remember maps? Those massive bits of paper that people used to use to navigate their way around the world. Tech - The story of technological advancement is based upon new innovations replacing older ones. Progress never stops.
Keys - Keys, as in those chunks of metal cut to fit a lock, are on the verge of extinction. If you work in an office you probably use a smartcard to get through doors and go up and down in elevators. Consumer favourites - Over time, people’s tastes change, and what is popular today will not always be popular tomorrow. If no one wants to buy a product anymore, they’ll stop making it. Your local mailbox - No one sends letters anymore. When you have SMS, instant messaging, and email, why would you need to? In the last decade, the amount of mail sent in the US has more than halved. Passwords - How many passwords do you have to remember on a daily basis? How many times have you struggled to think of something that has enough capital letters, special symbols and numbers that you haven’t used before? Foods - Even our favourite natural foods won’t be around forever. While they may get on your nerves, they’re very useful for making honey. 40% of the bee population has been lost over the last decade due to harsh winters in traditionally warmer areas. It’s called Honeybee Colony Collapse Disorder, and if it’s not solved soon, honey could be a thing of the past. Finally, bananas. Yes, even the banana isn’t safe. The most popular type of banana in the US, the Cavendish, is being attacked by a disease , catchily titled Tropical Race 4.
Be Amazed at 10 Of Our Favorite Things That May Go Extinct Soon! Human operators - Pretty soon, when you call a service provider to change your address or complain your internet isn’t working, you might not get the chance to reach an operator. Money - How we pay for things is continuously evolving. It wasn’t long ago that we thought credit cards would end the need for coins and notes, but now credit cards are under threat themselves. Car features - Cars have always been a battleground for innovation. They may eventually culminate in driverless cars, which are at advanced stages of development at the moment. Maps - Remember maps? Those massive bits of paper that people used to use to navigate their way around the world. Tech - The story of technological advancement is based upon new innovations replacing older ones. Progress never stops.
Keys - Keys, as in those chunks of metal cut to fit a lock, are on the verge of extinction. If you work in an office you probably use a smartcard to get through doors and go up and down in elevators. Consumer favourites - Over time, people’s tastes change, and what is popular today will not always be popular tomorrow. If no one wants to buy a product anymore, they’ll stop making it. Your local mailbox - No one sends letters anymore. When you have SMS, instant messaging, and email, why would you need to? In the last decade, the amount of mail sent in the US has more than halved. Passwords - How many passwords do you have to remember on a daily basis? How many times have you struggled to think of something that has enough capital letters, special symbols and numbers that you haven’t used before? Foods - Even our favourite natural foods won’t be around forever. While they may get on your nerves, they’re very useful for making honey. 40% of the bee population has been lost over the last decade due to harsh winters in traditionally warmer areas. It’s called Honeybee Colony Collapse Disorder, and if it’s not solved soon, honey could be a thing of the past. Finally, bananas. Yes, even the banana isn’t safe. The most popular type of banana in the US, the Cavendish, is being attacked by a disease , catchily titled Tropical Race 4.