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Anachronisms

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    It's about technology people don't use anymore.
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  • What is it? What was it used for? What do we use instead?
    A gramophone was a machine used to play music from records. Today, most people use phones, computers, or music streaming apps instead.
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  • What is it? What was it used for? What do we use instead?
    A floppy disk stored computer files. Today, we use USB drives and cloud storage instead.
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  • What is it? What was it used for? What do we use instead?
    A typewriter was a machine used to write documents on paper. People used it before computers. Today, we use computers instead.
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  • What is it? What was it used for? What do we use instead?
    A fax machine sent paper documents over telephone lines. People used it to send letters and forms quickly. Today, we usually use email instead.
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  • What is it? What was it used for? What do we use instead?
    A VHS tape was a plastic cassette used to watch movies and TV shows at home. Today, people usually use streaming services instead.
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  • What is it? What was it used for? What do we use instead?
    A pager was a small device that received short messages. People used it to contact someone quickly. Today, we use smartphones instead.
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  • What is it? What was it used for? What do we use instead?
    An overhead projector showed pictures on a screen. Teachers used it in class. Today, we use computers and digital projectors instead.
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  • What is it? What was it used for? What do we use instead?
    Camera film was used to take photos. Today, we use digital cameras and smartphones instead.
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  • What is it? What was it used for? What do we use instead?
    A CD is a small plastic disc. People used it to listen to music and watch videos. Today, most people use streaming apps and digital files instead.
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  • What is it? What was it used for? What do we use instead?
    A cassette tape was a small plastic tape used to record and play music. Today, most people use smartphones and music streaming apps instead.
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