The 1970s were a period full of change and scandalous behavior. The 8-track tape player was invented, acupuncture was brought to the United States, the moped was introduced, pet rocks became a popular present,
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The 8-track tape player was invented as an addition to cars so drivers could listen to their own song selections, instead of the radio. The first 8-track tape player was created by Motorola and first placed in Ford vehicles.
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During the 1970s, during his voyage to China, Nixon discovered acupuncture. He decided to bring it back to the United States, and it became popular immediately upon arrival.
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The moped, introduced in 1974, was a half bike half motorcycle. It gained its popularity because it could go 220 miles on one tank of gas. During the 1970s, getting gas was a slow process, and people were known to have to wait hours just to "fill their tank." The moped, allowed drivers to take less trips to the gas station, saving their time and money.
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