18 photos that show how much the world has changed

Whether you've been paying attention or not, the world is a much different place than it was 20 years ago.  The advent of the internet and amalgamation of cultures and ages has caused people to grow up much faster.  Living a sheltered childhood seems like it may be getting close to out of reach.

So is it really a bad thing?

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