A Next.js application that explores historical perspectives by comparing what people believed "then" versus what we know "now" for the year you turned 18.
🔗 View live at timecapsule18.vercel.app
TimeCapsule18 helps you discover how the world looked when you turned 18 by presenting "Then vs Now" comparisons across different topics. Enter your birth year or the year you turned 18, and explore cards that show:
- What people believed or expected at the time
- What actually happened or what we know now
- The story behind the change with credible sources
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Year Selection: Support for years 1945-2007 with rich historical content
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Topic Filtering: Browse content by category (Culture, Technology, Science/Health, Economy, Politics/Society)
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Then vs Now Cards: Expandable cards with historical context and sources
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Source Verification: Each card includes credible sources with archive.org fallbacks
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User Contributions: Submit suggestions for new cards via the suggestion modal
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Admin Interface: Manage user suggestions and publish approved content
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Responsive Design: Mobile-first design that works on all devices