Bad Habits Of Americans Throughout The 19th Century

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Just like a bad habit, Americans are stuck in their own ways. Thinking that one last cigarette won’t be the one that diagnoses you with lung cancer, shouldn’t be the way we think. Instead having the impression your grandkids won’t have the “first car” milestone because gasoline is no longer available since crude oil has vanished. Ignoring the signs of the long-term effect will ultimately destroy us. We don’t take change lightly especially when it comes to our way of living, so in order to feel that sense of comfort we disregard the facts. Refusing to change will soon lead to consequences we might not have the ability to reverse once the damage is done. Throughout the 19th century the Industrial Age rose and the economy gained, but the environment

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