Why 24 Looked Like 44: The Mystery of British Aging

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Ever looked at an old family photo and wondered why your 25-year-old Dad looked like a bank manager nearing retirement? Or why 1970s footballers looked like they had lived three lifetimes before the age of 30?
You aren't imagining it. The past really did look older.
In today's video, we take a witty and heartfelt journey back to 1960s and 70s Britain to uncover the mystery of the "aged" look. It wasn't just genetics—it was a combination of heavy wool suits, a diet of boiled vegetables, a lack of sunscreen, and a lifestyle of hard graft that etched maturity onto the faces of a generation.
From the "Uniform of Adulthood" that trapped our youth to the "glamorous" habits that ruined our skin, we explore why looking young wasn't an option—and why looking "proper" was everything.
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In this video: 0:00 The 24-year-old "Pensioner" (Intro) 2:15 The Uniform of Adulthood: Why We Dressed Like Our Dads 4:32 Smoke & Sun: The "Glamorous" Enemies of Youth 6:45 The Hard Graft & The British Smile (Dentistry) 8:50 The Rationing Diet: Running on Empty 10:15 The Wrinkles of Sacrifice (Conclusion)
Discussion: Does your family album have a photo that "confuses" you about age? Let us know in the comments below!
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