10 Fads from the 1950s That Changed the Nation Forever

They caught on bigger than anyone ever expected!

9) Drive-ins

With the rise of car culture came the drive-in and they were wildly popular in the ’50s. From tiny small town joints to national chains, the boom in car ownership particularly among teens, made them a novel place to grab dinner.

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