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10 things you’ve had and used the longest

There was this book from the 70s or something, bemoaning our throw away society. It made the case that our attachment to personal items gave us a sense of continuity that we need. Some generations inherited clothing, some inherited the crockery and cutlery. The book is "Future Shock" by Alvin Toffler. 

So in this spirit, which are the things you have used the longest? Your grandmothers plates? The dustpan and brush you've had for 40 years? 

This is not a list of things you keep for sentimental reasons. You need to use them. 

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I love this challenge, because I hate things that don't last. Especially throw away appliances. If someone was to create a line of high end stoves and refrigerators built sans the electronics, I would be a customer.

Here are my favorites

    1. Browning Citori shotgun. Purchased in 1994. Still my favorite

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    2. Vitamix blender. Used at lease once a day for 18 years, and still like new. Best appliance I have ever owned

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    1. A blue comb

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    It says "UNBREAKABLE" on it. I've been using it to comb my hair every day since I was a teenager. 30 years! I think I will use it as long as I still have hair to comb.

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    1. Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells

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    Adjustable dumbbells for at home workouts. As someone who wants to stay fit but doesn't want to drive to a gym, this is one of the best investments I've ever made. I've had them for 11 years and use them almost daily. LOVE THEM!

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A list like this begs for photos but you won't get any from me because I'm not at home but all my stuff is.

    1. My hunting ball cap.

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    My dad gave it to me prior to our first hunting season together 40 yrs ago. It is a simple orange ball cap, but I still have it and still wear it at least a few times every season.

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There was this book from the 70s or something, bemoaning our throw away society. It made the case that our attachment to personal items gave us a sense of continuity that we need. Some generations inherited clothing, some inherited the crockery and cutlery. The book is "Future Shock" by Alvin Toffler. 

So in this spirit, which are the things you have used the longest? Your grandmothers plates? The dustpan and brush you've had for 40 years? 

This is not a list of things you keep for sentimental reasons. You need to use them. 

    1. The toothbrush

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    I've had the same one for about 30 years. It's a Colgate. It's not in the picture but I am using it right now. 

    The reason I replaced it is because the bristles were starting to fall off. You can see in the picture that it's worn down and there are some spots where the bristles have fallen off. 

    But, other than that, it was still working fine. So I bought a new one so I don't have to throw away an old one that works fine.

    I think my grandmother gave me this toothbrush when I graduated high school (1985). So 34 years ago she gave me this toothbrush and now I'm using it 34 years later.

    I looked at Amazon and they sell them for $6-$8 but they don't say how long they last.

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