After four decades of life on this planet, I can think of a million reasons why this was done intentionally. Maybe you just arent that smart?

There is alot more going on than nostalgia. If only things were as simple as you say, but alas, they are not.

State, Idaho Stop and Delaware Yield. Where i live its Delaware Yield - all bikes yield at stop signs.

Bicycles are literally allowed to yield. See - the law.

Yup, thankfully I live in an area with bike paths and trails, and I can take it to work. Its beautiful. But yeah rural America doesnt have any of this

Ive started training on my bike and biking to work, I aint playing around. Ten mile commute but ill work up to it so I can do it almost every day