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What is Object #51?

Object #51 is a(n)...

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Answer: Eye Normalizer. In theory, this 1930’s Natural Eye Normalizer was supposed to relax the eyes thereby eliminating all vision problems by massaging the eyelids. The device had no effect on vision problems. Learn more ››

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Answer: Eye Normalizer. In theory, this 1930’s Natural Eye Normalizer was supposed to relax the eyes thereby eliminating all vision problems by massaging the eyelids. The device had no effect on vision problems. Learn more ››

What is Object #52?

Object #52 is a(n)...

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Answer: Ice Cream Mixer. This 1940’s Smoothie is an instant Ice Cream Mixer made out of heavy aluminum with a brushed finish by the Ralmac Corporation. Learn more ››

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Answer: Ice Cream Mixer. This 1940’s Smoothie is an instant Ice Cream Mixer made out of heavy aluminum with a brushed finish by the Ralmac Corporation. Learn more ››

What is Object #53?

Object #53 is a(n)...

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Answer: Prostate Warmer. Patented in 1918, the Prostate Warmer, Thermalaids, claimed to cure prostatic trouble, frequent urination, diminished sexual strength, backache, foot & leg pains, nervousness, blues, worry & depression, constipation and piles, and many more. Learn more ››

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Answer: Prostate Warmer. Patented in 1918, the Prostate Warmer, Thermalaids, claimed to cure prostatic trouble, frequent urination, diminished sexual strength, backache, foot & leg pains, nervousness, blues, worry & depression, constipation and piles, and many more. Learn more ››

What is Object #54?

Object #54 is a(n)...

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Answer: Wire Measuring Machine. This early 1900s Improved Wire Measuring Machine was used in many hardware stores to measure wire, rope or other coil type materials. Learn more ››

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Answer: Wire Measuring Machine. This early 1900s Improved Wire Measuring Machine was used in many hardware stores to measure wire, rope or other coil type materials. Learn more ››

What is Object #55?

Object #55 is a...

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Answer: Elevator Governor. This Elevator Governor was taken out of a building from the early 1900’s. A cable would run through the large pulley. If the elevator exceeded 350 feet per minute, the brass balls on top would be forced out through centripetal force which actuated a spring on the bottom. The spring engaged knurled rollers that stopped the cable instantly. Learn more ››

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Answer: Elevator Governor. This Elevator Governor was taken out of a building from the early 1900’s. A cable would run through the large pulley. If the elevator exceeded 350 feet per minute, the brass balls on top would be forced out through centripetal force which actuated a spring on the bottom. The spring engaged knurled rollers that stopped the cable instantly. Learn more ››

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