31 Of The Most Bizarre Trends Of The 50s And 60s

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Hitchhiking as an accepted form of transport

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In the 60s, men and woman thought nothing of thumbing a ride, on a regular basis. Hitchhiking was, by and large, viewed as an acceptable mode of transportation, and people were unheeding of perceived dangers that lurked from riding with strangers. In fact, the youth of the era, especially those who belonged to the Hippie movement, thought nothing of hitching rides across long distances—state-to-state, even. For the many risks and safety hazards involved, this is a practice that is most frowned upon, these days.