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

Awe, the phones lasted as long as the relationship...sweet

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Liam Walsh
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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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Dave Chapman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you own an electronics sales or repair business at one time?

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3 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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