There are some things that have seriously stuck around for thousands of years, like fire, the wheel, and alcohol. They’re just so indispensable to society that even as everything else changes, they stay the same. Of course, there’s going to be some humor in our list today as well, but you’ll spot that as it comes. These are 25 Things That Have Always Been Cool And Probably Always Will Be!

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We’ve come full circle.
Drinking alcohol
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
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
We’ve been fighting wars over this ever since we discovered it.
Socks and sandals
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
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…
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Irrigation
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
From ancient Egypt to hipsters
The Northern Lights
They’ll always be cool.
The wheel
Whoever invented this was definitely the coolest guy in town.
Hummus
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
This has always been a good way to relax.
Long hair on guys
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.
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