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Many people have at least a few old gadgets lying around in their homes but the thought of throwing it away sometimes is just too emotionally heavy. Even though modern technology is rapidly evolving and can offer us things that a few decades ago were simply unimaginable, sometimes you just can't resist the good old nostalgia. Even when those damn gadgets have gone out of order ages ago. And we still don't seem to be able to let go of them.

But let's get real for a sec—if you've got some old tech that no longer works piling up in your home, you should definitely get rid of it. Seriously, recycle it. It's not that hard—just go to your nearest electronics recycling point (and don't forget to bring your goods along with you). You're gonna declutter your home while at the same time helping the environment—two birds with one stone!

And now let's take a moment to talk about those old gadgets that STILL WORK and don't seem to stop anytime soon, even after all these years. Yes, the true MVPs. Twitter user Zoe Kleinman recently asked her followers to tell her about their oldest functioning gadgets and got some pretty interesting answers. We invite you to have a look through some of these old devices people are still using today. Spoiler alert—some of these gadgets are more than 50 years old!

More info: twitter.com

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Daria B
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bring on the downvotes, but I'm not sure how great of an idea this is. Modern technology was built in accordance to regulations regarding environment protection and overall consumer safety. But, then again, our parents and grandparents survived, so I guess it isn't that bad. Just be cautious.

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Liam Walsh
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember playing Fireman, Fireman in English lessons! The teacher was slightly deaf - she knew something was making a noise but not who or where it was coming from.

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Lindy Mac
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's tubes not valves... but you say tomayto...I say tomahto....whatever,eh?

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Rose the Cook
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These were built to last. My 1972 model is still going strong despite very heavy use.

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DC
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are great! I just found out I own two of them ... found the second one ... now I play duets.

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M O'Connell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate to break it to ya... that handle medallion style (with the Disston crest within a circle of stars accompanied by the full text "H. DISSTON & SONS PHILADA") didn't come into use until 1896, and the text was abbreviated further in 1917, so that dates this saw to that particular period.

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Lindy Mac
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Third class 32 oz of white flour....First class 6 oz of cocoa!

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margaret steward
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have exactly the same one. 50 years old and still working perfectly and in use daily.

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom ran across my old '80's Speak n' Spell a few years ago. I think she had said it still worked.

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Lindy Mac
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back then they didn't have inner bags so you have to dump out and clean up the cloth bag...right?

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Cody Eriksen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No BS: I just saw at Rite Aid...behind the cash register next to the cigarettes, a Craig Walk-Man for $24.99!!! A Craig Disk man for $29.99!!! Like WTF really?!?!?!? I almost bought both.

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Rabbit Carrot
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved my ZX. One of my older sisters stood on it. I’ve never forgiven her.

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Rabbit Carrot
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If these had a proper steering wheel at the front, rather than those bizarre side handles, it would’ve been a success.

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Fuzzy spectrum
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's the newer model. I had old one with add on disk drive. Left it in loft of house when I moved out

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Bill
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those terminals still service a lot of US infrastructure

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F. H.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have two very similar ones. I use them both in different places, because they run for ages on three AA batteries.

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Lindy Mac
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since the link is not clickable here is was I got when I typed it in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMiOZDowpFM&feature=youtu.be

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Things built this decade will be trashed in 10 yeaes. Old things like this were built to last.

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Rabbit Carrot
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those things will last forever. It’s the damn control pads that struggle to keep up.

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Dave Chapman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, I seriously want one of these old mechanical calculators, they're so damn cool!

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RJ
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What do you do with that thing? Eavesdropping on space transmissions?

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Don Golosso
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Probably heared that alarm over 7500 times" somehow sounds a bit depressing.

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RJ
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's worth repairing your refrigerator than replacing, as it brings a lot of memories. You just have to find out what the problem is, many appliance technicians fail to identify the problem. I have replaced many compressors and it's true you need a good diagnosis to be 100% sure it's a bad compressor and also being capable of replacing the compressor successfully.

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Will Fenton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

25 years... Oh no. In my mind this is a "recent" design. I'm definitely getting old.

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ADHORTATOR
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had the Psion in the 1999 .... still prefer classic agendas

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Blackheart
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It can't be the first Walkman. They were introduced in 1979, and the first Walkmans were boxier. But still cool.

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Don Golosso
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, the Telefunken Gavotte, I have the exact same one here. The sounds is much warmer then what todays c**p gives you.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, still have mine and every time I use It I pray it's not my last day on this earth. lol

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Kenny Kulbiski
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hate to be a busybody but if you take away those sides and top it probably won't flare as much. Needs better air circulation. I'm kinda surprised it hasn't burned your house down or carbon monoxided you.

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandmother died two years ago. In her bedroom she still used her huge tv that has a tube and was wooden and sat on the floor. For some reason this is hard for me to describe. I think it was 1950's. I remember watching it as a kid in the '80's. I wonder what happened to it after she died.

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M O'Connell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're still based in Wisconsin. And they still have an old-school repair department, just hand it over, they'll fix it and hand it back.

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DC
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These have been around a lot longer ... 70's, maybe late 60's. The rat in general, this one may be from the nineties.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The HP 65 uses a 71X9.5mm magnetic card and not tape to store information

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have that exact thing. Bought it at a yard sale in box with an extra piece to it.

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Lindy Mac
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PLEASE research if this is safe. I believe after a certain number(?) of years microwaves are not safe.

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