Fracking as we know it today started in the 40’s, it’s just a matter of economics that it’s feasible to do on a wide scale today. Mind you, that only goes to fu

Fracking as we know it today started in the 40’s, it’s just a matter of economics that it’s feasible to do on a wide scale today. Mind you, that only goes to further reinforce your point. Edit. Every example other people are posting have been around for longer than most of us have been alive. I’m not trying to take a dump on the notion of progress, but I feel the distinction between “new” and “maturing” is being lost.