Evolution Of The Trash Icon

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Evolution Of The Trash Icon
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The recycle bin icon started as actual trash, then slowly evolved into something recognizable. But somewhere around 2000, Microsoft decided Internet Explorer deserved its own dedicated spot in the metaphor. Fast forward to 2025-2026, and we're predicting Microsoft Teams and whatever rainbow monstrosity they're cooking up next will become the new universal symbols for "things you want to delete." The trajectory is clear: Microsoft products aren't just software anymore—they're waste management infrastructure. Give it a few more years and the entire taskbar will just be one giant trash can with different flavors of regret.

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