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Yeah, Betty White Is Old But Did You Know That She Is Older Than These Things That Seem To Have Been Around Forever?

By Michael Avery in Facts On 5th April 2017

Everybody knows that Betty White has been around longer than many, many inventions. When you're born in 1922, that tends to happen. She just celebrated her 95th birthday, yet she still has as much spunk and energy as any young actress in Hollywood (maybe even more). When you stop and think about all of the things that were invented after Betty was born, it kind of blows your mind. It's pretty amazing that Betty was able to watch society grow and create the things that a lot of us use in our day-to-day lives.

Betty White is older than Scotch tape.

Scotch tape was invented in 1930 making it 8 years younger than white.

Betty White is older than Penicillin.

Penicillin was discovered in 1928 when Betty was six years old! It wasn't actually used to treat infections until 1942.

Betty White is older than the modern helicopter.

While there were early designs for the helicopter as far back as 400 BC, 2 years after Betty was born the first world record was set in 1924 for flying a helicopter 393 yards.

Betty White is older than bubble gum.

Chewing gum was invented long before Betty was born but bubble gum was only invented in 1928 when Betty was just six years old. The perfect age to enjoy a piece.

Betty White is older than sliced bread.

Sliced bread wasn't made until 1928 making Betty a full 6 years older than the modern marvel. How could people stand eating lopsided slices of bread?

Betty White is older than Ritz crackers.

It's so sad that Betty couldn't enjoy one of these until she was 12 years old.

Betty White is older than McDonald's.

When she was 18 years old an upstart burger joint was created. What's more insane? Betty was well into her 40's before she could enjoy a Big Mac.

Betty White is older than the ballpoint pen.

She was 16 when they finally perfected the pen but it would take another 5 years for them to be released to the public so she couldn't use one until she was 21.

Betty White is older than color TV.

While we are spoiled today with 4k Ultra TV's, Betty had to go the first 31 years of her life watching TV in black and white.

Betty White is older than the Slinky.

23-year-old Betty was probably too old to play with these by the time they were invented.

Betty White is older than Barbie.

I wonder what dolls she played with as a child since Barbie wasn't a thing until she was 37.

Betty White is older than the computer.

The Navy didn't develop the analog computer until 1938 when Betty was 16.

Betty White is older than the modern trampoline.

It's hard to believe the first modern trampoline wasn't invented until 1936 when Betty was 14 years old.

Betty White is older than Tupperware.

Until 1948 people just stored their leftovers in old food tins, boxes, or bags. 26 year old Betty must have loved this.

Betty White is older than Velcro.

Velcro wasn't even a thing until 1941 and everyday people couldn't get their hands on it until the 1950's.

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