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A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Hitchhiking

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While most people would never hitchhike these days due to the danger it presented, back in the 70s, it was basically like free public transportation. Girls and boys alike would stand on the side of the street with their thumb up, looking for the next available person willing to stop for them and give them a ride. Of course, the skimpier the clothing, the better chances you’d actually have of getting picked up. Unfortunately, too many people put their lives at risk while getting in cars with strangers, so these days, it’s become something of the past.