# Things You Wouldn't Recognize in the Past

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Podcast: [Bright Side Universe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bright-side-universe-7141660)
Published: 2026-09-08T20:00:00+00:00
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Ever wonder how things looked way back in the day? Take the Pyramids of Giza – they used to be covered in shiny white limestone, making them sparkle in the sun. The Statue of Liberty wasn't always green; she started out as a shiny copper color but turned green over time due to oxidation. And get this, early elevators were operated by hand-cranked mechanisms, nothing like the smooth rides we have today. Even remote controls were once clunky, wired devices before they became the sleek, wireless gadgets we can't live without. It's wild to think how much these things have changed over the years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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