The facts have been known for a very long time, but some people still don’t want to accept that the oil industry is not great for the planet. The industry

is dying because millennials don’t want those jobs and they know that alternative (and better) forms of energy and fuel are already taking over.

Casual dining restaurants are closing dozens of locations because young people are ordering delivery and cooking at home more, according to Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith. They are also

opting for healthier food options. 

Most restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings have over 1000 franchise locations (several within miles of each other in larger cities), so closing a few brick-and-mortar

stores is not the end of the world. It gives other independent restaurants places to set up shop and potentially thrive.

The big boys like Planet Fitness are doing just fine, but studies show that “mid-market” gyms are declining because millennials prefer boutique workout spots that offer studio classes.

Compared to the previous generation, millennials are waiting longer to get married, and many never tie the knot, according to US Census and American Community Survey data. The research

also showed that while they were waiting, millennials were using that time to become more educated than baby boomers were.

No offense to those who love the game, but if you were to rank sports from most to least elitist, golf would be near the top of the list. Millennials

are not lamenting the loss of a game that has traditionally been reserved for the 1%.

Young people apparently believe that bars of soap carry more germs than body washes and liquid soaps, probably because it sits in its own scum and there is always

that rogue strand of body hair left on it.

Research shows that millennials who travel are looking for “authentic” experiences, which can be hard to come by when you’re at sea for the bulk of a 5 day

cruise and only see land for a finite amount of time.

It has become cooler and more "acceptable" for women to wear comfortable shoes in professional settings than it was 30 years ago. Young women are also more active and have

changed their appearance to match their lifestyles.

The concept of an 8-hour work day just doesn’t match the world we live in today. Millennials want their jobs and careers to feel dynamic and fresh because they feel

it promotes productivity. Doing the same routine in the same archaic time structure is just not good enough.

It turns out that young people prefer paper towels over napkins because they’re just more practical.

According to reports, millennials are drinking less than their parents, and when they do drink, they prefer spirits and wine to beer.

According to analysts, motorcycle sales are declining because young people are not as interested in riding.

Millennials would probably own more homes if they weren’t burdened by large amounts of debt, or if the job market today was on par with the job market of 30

years ago. Young people get that owning a home is a better investment, but they also know that it means settling down in one place, which is not in the

cards for most recent graduates navigating the competitive and ever-changing world of work.

The decline in diamond sales is linked to the fact that fewer young people are getting married, and those who do often find alternative ways to symbolize their love.

Priorities have also shifted, with young couples spending their money in different ways.

Like with diamonds, designer handbags as status symbols just aren’t as popular today because of changing priorities.

According to the head of Downy, millennials just don’t know what fabric softener is for, so they aren’t buying or using it.

There are several online travel sites that allow travelers to compare prices before making a commitment. Not great for hotel chains, but ultimately good for the consumer looking to

save a few bucks.

Young women today are buying more makeup, but investing less in skin care and anti-aging products. Part of it is that they don’t trust that it works, but it’s

also that online makeup culture and selfie apps make magical potions obsolete.

This one depends on your definitions of the words “ruin” and “kill.” Millennials LOVE to drink wine, but they don’t care much about the things that wine connoisseurs do (ageing,

corks versus caps, region, etc.). It has forced wine makers to change how things are done which is transforming (not killing) the industry.

Not buying houses means not renovating houses, which means fewer trips to stores like Home Depot and Lowes.

According to Fortune, lunch sales are down in the restaurant industry because people are snacking instead of going out. Another theory is that more young workers are into

meal prep and are bringing their own healthier lunches to the office.

Fast fashion stores are winning out over department stores because the clothing is cheaper.

Researchers have found that baby names, especially for girls, are becoming more unique as young parents try to help their kids stand out from the pack of Brittanys, Sarahs,

and Johns.

It took a while, but people are finally realizing that, as an activity, running is not fun. Sure there are health benefits, but there are so many other ways

to get your cardio in for the day.

According to advertising execs, millennials lack the idealism of previous generations and are much more cynical, which makes it harder to get useful feedback from them in focus groups.

According to the CEO of General Mills, light yogurt sales are down because consumers are looking for products that provide “more satiety” and natural, protein-rich ingredients.

It may be time for Christina Aguilera to record a remix to "Lady Marmalade" to save jam's bitter cousin. Reports out of the UK say that only 1

percent of marmalade buyers are under the age of 28.

Millennials often feel guilty about taking time off, so they become what’s known as “work martyrs.” They are skipping vacation days more often than baby boomers do, which

is good news for their employers because it means they aren’t paying employees to take time off.

Drivers in their 20s are reportedly driving 20 percent less than their parents did at their age. Apps like Uber and Lyft have contributed to the decline and also

created tens of thousands of jobs each month over the past few years. With or without millennials, the car industry as we know it will soon evolve thanks to the

electric revolution.

Cable has been on its way out for years now thanks to the various streaming and on-demand services out there. Young media consumers are all about that a-la-carte lifestyle and

don’t want to overpay for services and channels that they don’t want.

Talking about and comparing salaries used to be considered a cardinal sin. Now with websites like Glassdoor, workers have a better understanding of what they are worth and can compare

what they earn to those in similar positions across the country. Millennials are also more open to discussing that information with their co-workers and friends, and talking about

it is probably the way that we are going to close the pay gap.

When’s the last time you sent or received a postcard? Instead of spending money on a postcard and postage, people are communicating quicker and more directly with social

media platforms.

With online dating culture on the rise, research has found that daters are going out for food less frequently. Instead of sitting and eating with a stranger for an hour,

they are meeting for coffee or drinks in more casual and comfortable settings.

Dress codes and wearing suits to work everyday is a part of the corporate world that millennials are actively pushing back against.

Thanks to streaming services (and other contributing factors), millennial ticket sales over the past half-decade have been steadily declining. This has made it possible for platforms like Netflix to get

into new film acquisition and the production of original content, which is how we got “Stranger Things” and “Gerald’s Game.”

Breastaurant chains like Hooters have struggled to appeal to young adults, despite new menu items and changes to the decor. There is something about objectified women and wings that

just isn’t cutting it anymore.

Buying in bulk only makes sense if you have a family to feed or if you have the space to store more stuff, and we’ve already established that millennials

don’t.

For many on-the-go millennials, cereal is just too inconvenient. It requires clean up and is too difficult to eat quickly or while on the move. Plus, there are

now more breakfast options out there. Veggie breakfast burrito, anyone?

The new trend for letting a buddy know that you’re at her doorstep is to send a text, call, or snap. Doorbells are played out because sometimes you don’t

know if the button actually works, and because you don’t really need everyone in the building to hear that you have arrived.

There are theories that the financial crisis has made millennials trust banks less than their parents and previous generations did. Also there is no real need to visit

a physical bank when there are ATMs on every corner and most transactions are done digitally.