Certain elements have consistently played a crucial part in our daily lives for thousands of years – fire, the wheel, and alcohol, to name a few. Despite the ever-changing nature of our society, their relevance remains unaltered. Along with these, our list today will also include a touch of humor which you will notice as you continue reading.
These are 25 Timeless Things That Have Always Been Cool!
Featured Image: William Cho via Flickr
Using little pictures in place of text
We’ve come full circle.
Drinking alcohol
Image: www.pexels.com Anthropologists tell us that this is probably the oldest past-time known to man.
Tablets
They were a lot cheaper back then.
Looking up at the Milky Way
Image: pixabay.com It was probably even cooler back then because of less light pollution.
Fire
When has fire not been cool?
Owning goats
Back then you were rich; today you’re just quirky and cool.
Pyramid schemes
The meme says it all.
Leather jackets
Tanning has been around for thousands of years.
Gold
Image: pixabay.com We’ve been fighting wars over this ever since we discovered it.
Socks and sandals
Image: en.wikipedia.org Although today this is mostly just a European phenomenon (and it’s “coolness” is disputable).
Socks with sandals isn’t the only fashion statement on this list. Keep reading to see if any of your fashion statements made the list.
Makeup
Image: pixabay.com Ancient civilizations like Egypt were really into this stuff.
The Paleo Diet
Although, back then they didn’t have much of a choice.
Antarctica
It’s been cool for quite some time…
If you’re enjoying this list, take a look at 25 Controversial Things That Society Subconsciously Embraces Or Considers Cool.
Irrigation
Image: commons.wikimedia.org It basically made civilization possible…and still makes civilization possible.
Owning a sword
Maybe in the past it was more practical, but it’s always been very cool.
Beards
Image: www.pexels.com From ancient Egypt to hipsters
The Northern Lights
Image: pixabay.com They’ll always be cool.
The wheel
Image: pixabay.com Whoever invented this was definitely the coolest guy in town.
Hummus
Image: pixabay It’s made a comeback.
Cats
They used to be worshipped in temples, and today they’ve taken over the internet.
Skipping rocks
They didn’t really have much else to entertain them back in the day.
Tattoos
They’ve been around for a really, really long time.
Barbecuing
Image: pixabay.com This has always been a good way to relax.
Long hair on guys
Image: www.pexels.com It makes a comeback every other decade.
Writing on walls
Next time you get in trouble for graffiti, just tell the police you’re practicing an ancient art.
Photos: 21. Fir002 via en.wikimedia, 20. fir002 via commons.wikimedia, 18. sekmous via commons.wikimedia, 14. Derzsi Elekes Andor via commons.wikimedia, 13. euphro via Flickr, 11. EJWitek via commons.wikimedia via drbenjaminchurchjr.blogspot.com, 6. shadowgate via Flickr, 5. Killy Ridols via Flickr, 4. Tattoo: Anton Ivkin, Photograph: Alexander Kuzovlev via commons.wikimedia, 1. Phillip Capper via Flickr
