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108 Things That Didn't Exist The Last Time The Cubs Won The World Series

Because a lot of things change when you hold the longest championship drought ever.

Emily Busch

Nov 13, 2016

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108 Things That Didn't Exist The Last Time The Cubs Won The World Series

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Until the Chicago Cubs made history defeating the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, November 2, the Cubs had not claimed the title since 1908. The 108 year drought was the longest in MLB (and pro-sports) history. As you probably guessed, the world looked a little different 108 years ago. Here are 108 things that didn't exist the last time the Cubs won the World Series.

1. Internet

2. FM Radio

3. Penicillin

4. Netflix

5. DVDs

6. Cell Phones

7. CDs

8. Touchscreens

9. DNA Profiling

10. Email

11. Video Games

12. Pocket Calculators

13. Lasers

14. Computers

15. Thermonuclear Weapons

16. Nuclear Power

17. Atomic Clocks

18. Atomic Bombs

19. Long-Range Ballistic Missiles

20. Electron Microscopes

21. Quartz Clocks

22. Turbo-jet Engines

23. Tanks

24. Sound Film

25. TV

26. Antibiotics

27. Ballpoint Pens

28. SCUBA/ AquaLung

29. Microwaves

30. ATMs

31. Camcorders

32. Contraceptive Pills

33. Fax Machines

34. Neon Lights

35. Fluorescent Lights

36. Long-Distance Calling

37. Pushbutton Telephones

38. Walkmans/ iPods

39. Electric Toasters

40. Air Conditioning

41. Sliced Bread

42. Dishwashers

43. Felt-Tip Pens

44. Post-It Notes

45. Aerosol Cans

46. Nuclear Model of the Atom

47. Bar Codes

48. The Big Bang Theory

49. Defibrillators

50. Helicopters

51. Insulin

52. LCD Displays

53. Pacemakers

54. Polio Vaccines

55. Electric Razors

56. Liquid-Fueled Rockets

57. Seat Belts

58. Vitamins

59. Instant Coffee

60. Life Savers

61. Crossword Puzzles

62. Bras

63. Zippers

64. Stainless Steel

65. Fortune Cookies

66. Band-Aids

67. Robots

68. Lie Detectors

69. 3D Movies

70. Traffic Signals

71. Frozen Food

72. Loudspeakers

73. Spiral-Bound Notebooks

74. PEZ

75. Bubble Gum

76. Scotch Tape

77. Plastic Contact Lenses

78. Parking Meters

79. Zoom Lenses

80. Polaroid Photography

81. Monopoly

82. Disposable Cameras

83. Drive-In Movies

84. Nylon

85. Canned Beer

86. Radars

87. Voice Recognition

88. Strobe Lights

89. Photocopiers

90. Jeeps

91. Slinkys

92. Silly Putty

93. Synthetic Rubber

94. Tupperware

95. Frisbees

96. Velcro

97. Roller Blades

98. Cake Mix

99. Credit Cards

100. Super Glue

101. Disposable Lighters

102. Diet Soft Drinks

103. McDonald's

104. Barbies

105. Silicone Breast Implants

106. Acrylic Paint

107. Astroturf

108. Artificial Hearts

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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