25 Relics of the Past: Things That Persist in 2024 Despite Society's Evolution

1. Fax machines - Despite the prevalence of email and digital communication, fax machines are still hanging on in some offices.

2. VHS tapes - With streaming services and digital downloads, VHS tapes should be a thing of the past, but some people still cling to their old collections.

3. Dial-up internet - In a world of high-speed internet, it's hard to believe that dial-up is still a thing, but some rural areas and older individuals still rely on it.

4. Phone books - With smartphones and online directories, who still uses phone books? Apparently, some businesses still find them useful.

5. Payphones - In the age of cell phones, payphones are a rarity, but they can still be found in some public spaces.

6. CD players - With streaming music services and MP3 players, CD players are a dying breed, but some people still prefer physical media.

7. AOL email addresses - While most people have moved on to Gmail and other providers, some still use their old AOL email addresses.

8. Blackberry phones - Once popular among business professionals, Blackberry phones are now a relic of the past, but some die-hard fans still use them.

9. Encyclopedias - With the internet at our fingertips, printed encyclopedias are obsolete, but some people still prefer the feel of a physical book.

10. Blockbuster Video - With streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, Blockbuster Video should have gone the way of the dodo, but a few stores still exist.

11. Floppy disks - In an era of cloud storage and USB drives, floppy disks are a blast from the past, but some older computers still use them.

12. Pagers - Once a status symbol, pagers are now a relic of the past, but some doctors and emergency personnel still rely on them.

13. Film cameras - With digital cameras and smartphones, film cameras are a niche hobby, but some photographers still prefer the old-school method.

14. Typewriters - In a world of word processors and laptops, typewriters are a novelty item, but some writers still enjoy the tactile experience.

15. Traveler's checks - With credit cards and mobile payment apps, traveler's checks are outdated, but some travelers still use them for security reasons.

16. Beepers - Once a staple of communication, beepers are now mostly used by drug dealers and doctors, but some people still find them useful.

17. Polaroid cameras - While instant cameras have made a comeback, Polaroid cameras are a relic of the past, but some people still enjoy the nostalgic feel.

18. Fax machines - Despite the prevalence of email and digital communication, fax machines are still hanging on in some offices.

19. Walkmans - With smartphones and streaming music services, Walkmans are a thing of the past, but some audiophiles still prefer the sound quality.

20. Phone booths - In the age of cell phones, phone booths are a rarity, but some urban areas still have them for emergencies.

21. Encyclopedias - With the internet at our fingertips, printed encyclopedias are obsolete, but some libraries still have them for reference.

22. Pagers - Once a staple of communication, pagers are now mostly used by doctors and emergency personnel, but some people still rely on them.

23. Payphones - In the age of cell phones, payphones are a rarity, but some remote areas still have them for communication.

24. AOL Instant Messenger - Once a popular chat service, AIM is now a relic of the past, but some people still use it for nostalgia.

25. Blockbuster Video - With streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, Blockbuster Video should have gone the way of the dodo, but a few stores still exist for movie buffs.