Before sunglasses, the world was a whole lot brighter — and not in a good way! 🌞
Join Bryan in Episode 12 of What Did We Do Before...? as we explore how people protected their eyes before modern shades existed. From Inuit snow goggles to Hollywood’s cool factor, you’ll never look at your sunglasses the same way again!

🎧 Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and families who love learning something new!
👓 Tune in and find out how humans went from squinting in the sun to looking effortlessly cool.

✨ Until next time, keep wondering… What did we do before?

🖱️ Once upon a click… computers used to have little rubber balls inside their mice! Before optical sensors and glowing red lights, people had to clean their mice constantly to keep them working.

Join Bryan as he explores how we went from dusty, clunky rollers to smooth, light-powered precision — and why this small invention made a big difference in how we use technology today!

Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms who love to ask, What did we do before...?

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Before controllers and consoles, kids used their imagination as their game engine! From ancient board games to backyard adventures, this episode explores how play brought people together long before the digital age.

Hosted by Bryan Betz — a show where weird is real and history is anything but boring!
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Today we unlock cars with just a click. But before key fobs, drivers had to insert metal keys, turn ignitions by hand, and hope they didn’t lose them!

In this episode, Bryan explores how car security and technology evolved — from hand-cranked engines and old-fashioned locks to smart fobs and push-start buttons.

🔑 A fascinating ride through time that shows how even small inventions can unlock big changes!

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No fridge? No problem (well… kind of). Before modern refrigerators, families used iceboxes, salt, smoke, and underground cellars to keep their food from spoiling.

In this episode, Bryan takes you back to the days of the ice man, frozen lakes, and food-saving hacks that kept dinner safe — if you were lucky!

❄️ It’s a story of invention, science, and survival — all before the hum of a modern fridge.

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💡 Before credit cards, people had to pay in cash — or hope their local shopkeeper trusted them enough to start a “tab.”
In this episode of What Did We Do Before...?, host Bryan Betz takes you back to a time before swiping, tapping, and online shopping. Discover how one embarrassing dinner inspired the invention of credit cards — and how they changed the world forever! 🌍

👉 Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms.
👉 Learn history in a fun, story-driven way!

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen!

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What did people do before rechargeable batteries?
No chargers. No plugging in. Just piles of used-up AAs and dead flashlights! 💡
Join Bryan Betz on What Did We Do Before...? as we explore how rechargeable batteries transformed our world — from wasteful to re-energized!

Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms that love fun facts and amazing inventions.
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Before light bulbs, nights were dark, smoky, and short. 🌙
People relied on candles, gas lamps, or even whale oil to light their homes. Then came the invention that changed everything: the electric light bulb!

Join Bryan as he takes you back in time to explore what life was like before we could flip a switch — and how a single invention turned our world from night… into day.

🎧 Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and families who love learning how the world used to be.

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