Don’t underestimate the progress that we have made in the last century.

One hundred years ago, in 1915

· The average life expectancy for men was 47 years.

· Fuel for cars was sold in chemists only.

· Only 14 percent of the homes had a bath.

· Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.

· The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

· The average British wage in 1915 was £15 per year.

· More than 95 percent of all births took place at home.

· Ninety percent of all Doctors had no university education.

· Most women only washed their hair once a month

· Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.

· The five leading causes of death were:

• Pneumonia and influenza

• Tuberculosis

• Diarrhea

• Heart disease

• Stroke

· The American flag had 45 stars.

· The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was only 30.

· Two out of every 10 adults couldn’t read or write

· Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.

· There were about 230 reported murders in the entire U.S.A.!

Just think about it.