Clothing rentals
Back in the day, you had to buy a dress if you wanted to wear it. In this day and age, you have the possibility of renting one instead of buying it. The Rent the runway company allows its customers to rent designer clothing and accessories for a fraction of the price of the purchase, so many people are now able to wear their dream outfits to important events, without having to empty their bank account.
Self-driving cars
People have been working on self-driving cars for many years. In 2013, companies like BMW and Tesla came up with self-driving cars, and they’re still working on improving them up to this day.
Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering has the potential of treating serious health conditions like cancer, and it has been a dream of doctors and scientists since forever. The first genetic monkeys were created in 2014, a very important step that leads to applying the same science to humans.
Chic dispensaries
As many states have legalized the consumption of marijuana in the last decade, consumer cannabis culture has followed suit. A chic dispensary called MedMen is very famous in Los Angeles and New York, and people who’ve been there describe the vibe as being the same as in an Apple store.
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