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My Pea-Sized Brain Can't Process These 15 Stunning Photos of What Popular Products Used to Look Like

    1.This original bottle of Red Bull from 1992, found in Thailand:

    Hand holding a bottle that looks like medicine with Thai textHand holding a bottle that looks like medicine with Thai text
    u/mMaVie / Via reddit.com

    2.This Gatorade package from 1988:

    Vintage Gatorade Lemon-Lime carton that looks like a juice carton, with the straw still in itVintage Gatorade Lemon-Lime carton that looks like a juice carton, with the straw still in it
    u/shesgreasy / Via reddit.com

    3.This McDonald's hasn't been renovated since the 1980s:

    Empty fast food restaurant interior with tiled floor, booths and social distancing markings on the floor. No people presentEmpty fast food restaurant interior with tiled floor, booths and social distancing markings on the floor. No people present
    u/carbonbasedcat / Via reddit.com

    4.This Netflix ad from 2004:

    Netflix promotional flyer offering a 2-week free trial by referring a friend. Details include over 18,000 titles, free shipping, no late fees, and pre-paid return envelopesNetflix promotional flyer offering a 2-week free trial by referring a friend. Details include over 18,000 titles, free shipping, no late fees, and pre-paid return envelopes
    u/ap39 / Via reddit.com

    5.This Pepsi can from 1960:

    A vintage Pepsi can with a pop-top opening sits on a dark table. A white, ribbed container is faintly visible in the backgroundA vintage Pepsi can with a pop-top opening sits on a dark table. A white, ribbed container is faintly visible in the background
    u/lightcoffeeman / Via reddit.com

    6.This bottle of Vicks VapoRub from the 70's:

    A jar of Vicks VapoRub vaporizing ointment, used to relieve the pain of a coldA jar of Vicks VapoRub vaporizing ointment, used to relieve the pain of a cold
    u/angelica-bloomfield / Via reddit.com

    7.This Pringles can and logo from the 70s:

    A hand holds a can of Pringle's Potato Chips. The label reads: "Made from dried potatoes. Select natural potatoes. No preservatives. No artificial ingredients."A hand holds a can of Pringle's Potato Chips. The label reads: "Made from dried potatoes. Select natural potatoes. No preservatives. No artificial ingredients."
    u/kaitydidit / Via reddit.com

    8.This screenshot from Amazon's website from the late 1990s:

    Early Amazon.com web page with the slogan "The largest bookstore in the world" and navigation options such as "Books in print" And "Books no longer available."Early Amazon.com web page with the slogan "The largest bookstore in the world" and navigation options such as "Books in print" And "Books no longer available."
    u/anoelr1963 / Via reddit.com

    9.This old Netflix CD to stream on the Wii:

    A Netflix Instant Streaming Disc for the Wii. Text reads: "Use every time to watch instantly. Do not return the disc to Netflix."A Netflix Instant Streaming Disc for the Wii. Text reads: "Use every time to watch instantly. Do not return the disc to Netflix."
    u/Blitzkriek / Via reddit.com

    10.This Crest toothpaste bottle and logo from 1955:

    A person holds a 4.6 oz tube of Crest toothpaste in a store. The text on the toothpaste reads: "Fluoride toothpaste against cavities, anti-gingivitis and sensitive teeth."A person holds a 4.6 oz tube of Crest toothpaste in a store. The text on the toothpaste reads: "Fluoride toothpaste against cavities, anti-gingivitis and sensitive teeth."
    u/nerd-tuber / Via reddit.com

    11.This Cheetos bag from the 80s:

    Cheetos Crunchy snack bag that is transparent and has the Cheetah brand on the bottomCheetos Crunchy snack bag that is transparent and has the Cheetah brand on the bottom
    u/20yrstoomany / Via reddit.com

    12.This Burger King Kids Club cup from 1996:

    Kids Meal Cup with illustrated Burger King Kids Club characters engaged in food and gadgetsKids Meal Cup with illustrated Burger King Kids Club characters engaged in food and gadgets
    u/doomedroadtrips / Via reddit.com

    13.This Pizza Hut menu (with prices) from 1984:

    The image shows a restaurant menu with pasta, salad bar, children's menu, pan pizza, thin and crispy pizza, sandwiches, drinks and take-away optionsThe image shows a restaurant menu with pasta, salad bar, children's menu, pan pizza, thin and crispy pizza, sandwiches, drinks and take-away options
    u/bencm518 / Via reddit.com

    14.This McDonald's menu from the 90s:

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    15.And finally, the evolution of the M&Ms mascot from the 1940s through the 1990s:

    Six packs of M&M's are shown in a box, each labeled with "M&M's Celebrates 75th Anniversary" and with the signature M&M charactersSix packs of M&M's are shown in a box, each labeled with "M&M's Celebrates 75th Anniversary" and with the signature M&M characters
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