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30 People Share The Oldest Gadgets They Own And Still Use To This Day
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!
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Daria B 4 years ago
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 4 years ago
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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veronica bingham 4 years ago
Had one of these but it was stolen when l was sleeping...don't ask lol
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Rose the Cook 4 years ago
These were built to last. My 1972 model is still going strong despite very heavy use.
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M O'Connell 4 years ago
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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Johnny 4 years ago
I'm surprised none of the old HP calculators made the list, those things were bullet proof. I still use my HP-15C (purchased in 1985) on my desk at work and I use it for some quick math -- seems much faster and easier to type it into the real calculator than into the computer Sadly, I haven't been to the office for 3 months so haven't seen it calculator in a while. I misplaced my old HP-48G in my last move, I think it's still in a box somewhere but I haven't found it.
Johnny 4 years ago
I'm surprised none of the old HP calculators made the list, those things were bullet proof. I still use my HP-15C (purchased in 1985) on my desk at work and I use it for some quick math -- seems much faster and easier to type it into the real calculator than into the computer Sadly, I haven't been to the office for 3 months so haven't seen it calculator in a while. I misplaced my old HP-48G in my last move, I think it's still in a box somewhere but I haven't found it.
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