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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