Vanishing Act: 65 Unexpected Disappearances

Redditors discuss the things that have disappeared without warning over the years, sparking nostalgia for the past. Consumer psychology specialist Matt Johnson explains that nostalgia is a powerful force that brands often use to market their products. Some disappearing trends include catalogs, phone books, checks, coin-operated horses, paid lunches, and the ability to easily give things to others. Johnson suggests that brands that tap into universal themes of human nature have a better chance of staying relevant in the future. However, constantly dwelling on the past can prevent us from embracing the present and its improvements in technology.