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Discovered this item, not exactly sure what it’s for

What It’s CalledThis vintage utensil is a canning jar gripper (jar lifter), marked “THE GUNNARD CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.” It was designed to grip and lift hot canning jars during home food preservation. Who Made It Manufacturer: The Gunnard Co. Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA) The company name and city are stamped directly on the handle, identifying it as a branded kitchen-canning…
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Do you know what this old tool was used for? Back in the day, many of us were familiar with it.

What is it?The SUNTOUR 888 is a specialized bicycle drivetrain service tool designed to remove (and install) certain threaded freewheels, lockrings, or hub-related retaining rings that use a 4-notch interface. The tool’s four raised tabs bite into matching notches on the component so it can be turned safely without slipping. What you’re seeing in the image (key design details) Circular…
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I was asked to identify this uncommon object by a friend who sent me a picture of it.

What It’s CalledThis item is best described as a vintage refillable pocket hand warmer, often known as a catalytic hand warmer. The “star shape” refers to the star-shaped vent opening on the perforated outer shell, which helped control airflow while also serving as a decorative design. What You’re Seeing in the Photos (Main Parts) Outer perforated shell/case: The metal cover…
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What was the intended use of this item? Nobody will be able to answer, I guess.

The item shown is a rare antique gas hair curling iron heater/holder—a specialized metal device designed to heat a curling iron using a household gas stove flame. Instead of plugging in, the user relied on a stove’s gas burner to warm the iron, then formed waves or curls in the hair. What It’s CalledCommon names used by collectors and sellers…
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Tommy Lee Jones breaks silence after daughter Victoria, 34, is found dead

Tommy Lee Jones and Victoria. Credit / Getty Images Tommy Lee Jones has broken his silence following the death of his daughter Victoria last week. According to TMZ, the 34-year-old was discovered at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco on the morning of Thursday, January 1 after she suffered a medical emergency. Victoria’s body was initially found by another hotel guest…
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6 Unexpected Wellness Perks of Frequent Bathing

Amid our hectic routines, a bath can seem indulgent. Yet this easy habit delivers remarkable boosts to physical and mental health. Just a few warm soaks weekly can enhance your vitality in surprising ways. Explore these hidden upsides of a relaxing tub session. Video: What If We Stop Bathing? | Importance Of BATHING Eases Breathing Warm baths can enhance respiration…
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Randy Travis Bids Farewell to Beloved Friend in Emotional Facebook Post

Travis confirmed the death of his former stagehand Thomas Roberts in a Facebook post on July 10. “With the passing of Thom Roberts, the stage has dimmed,” Travis wrote. “For many years, the Randy Travis band and crew had the opportunity to share the winding roads and beautiful venues with one of the industry’s best stage lighting technicians. Thom had…
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Woman Once Weighed 350kg Because Of That But Lost 200kg: Here’s What She Looks Like Now

Two years ago, this woman weighed 350 kg 😱 She couldn’t walk, take a shower or cook food 😲 At first, the woman didn’t even think about losing weight, afraid of losing her husband, who only liked overweight women 😢 But when she realized that she couldn’t even sit up on her own, she decided to lose weight 😱 Now…
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Can You Guess Who This Timeless Icon Is?: Former First Lady Who Defied Age!

Ivana Trump, best known as the ex-wife of billionaire and former U.S. president Donald Trump, led a life defined by resilience and reinvention. Born in 1949 in socialist Czechoslovakia as Ivana Zelníčková, she was an accomplished competitive skier by her teenage years, even making the national Olympic team. Her early success in sports exposed her to a broader world and…
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3 Teenage Friends Tragically Die Right After Taking This Selfie

More than a decade after a heartbreaking tragedy in Utah, the story of three teenage girls struck and killed by a train is resurfacing online — and the details are just as devastating today as they were in 2011. The incident unfolded near the Covered Bridge Canyon crossing in Utah County, where 15-year-old Savannah Webster, her sister Kelsea, 13, and…
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