To start with, people were not able to travel such long distances in such short period of time. The planes were not that popular then because they used to be a very expensive means of transport. Moreover, in the past people had to work much harder as they did not have tools which made their work easier. In the past the conditions of living were not as comfortable as they are now. There were not bathrooms and running water in many houses, besides many people could not afford household appliances like fridge, TV set or vacuum cleaner because they used to be luxurious goods. There were also not that many sources of entertainment. Therefore people used to spend more time with their friends. It is an obvious conclusion that life has changed significantly in the last couple of years. We can see definitely life has become much easier now however, it is not easy to decide whether it is also better. The scientific achievements and technological progress are amazing. We still create new inventions which simplify our lives.