Okay, that may not be the most profound of statements, but the reality is that our daily lives and culture aren’t staying the same. Education, media, social interaction — all are in a state of flux as technology and shifting economics impact the way we go about our business.

WalletPop surveyed the changing landscape and came up with a list of things vanishing from the American scene:

Here’s a sampling:

Maple Syrup

Catholic Schools

Cash Registers That Make the Ka-Ching Sound

Wild Salmon

Alleys

Charcoal

Neighborhood Kids Who Will Do Odd Jobs

Trader Pits at the Stock Exchange

Cars with Manual Shifts

Homes without Cable

401k Matches

Dental Coverage

Butcher Shops

Shade Tree Mechanics

No-Down-Payment Home Loans

To read about the shifting dynamic, and to see the rest of the list, visit WalletPop.

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