"There is nothing new but what has once been old"
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New things might seem exciting and different, but they often have roots in the past. For example, fashion trends often come back around. The clothes people wore 30 years ago might be popular again today. The idea is that many things we think are new or unique have already existed in some form before. Even technology, like smartphones, evolved from older inventions like telephones and computers. By understanding this, people can appreciate history and learn from past experiences to improve the present and future.
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