Unearth the timeless treasures of the past in our exploration of immortal things! This post highlights artifacts, ideas, and cultural icons that have stood the test of time, from ancient philosophies to classic literature. Discover how these enduring elements continue to shape our world today, connecting us across generations!
"My Great Uncle's Watch That Lived Through Combat In WW2. Wound It Up And It Still Works Perfectly"
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"My 1959 Frigidaire Custom Imperial"
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"Oxford Bookbag From 1880 Or So. My Grandpa Got It Used When He Started High School In 1951. It Has Since Been Used And Enjoyed By My Mom, Uncle, Aunt And Myself And Is Still Durable"
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"(Bsa Motorcycle) Same Couple On The Same Motorbike In 1955 And 2015"
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"Oak Chest. Storing Family S**t Since 1682. Lock Still Working"
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"Since I Saw The Other Old Stove, Thought I’d Post Mine"
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"Bifg (Buy It For Generations): My Viking Husqvarna 21a, From Early 1960's. Belonged To My Grandma. My Son Is The 4th Generation To Use This Machine... Spending Quality Father-Son Time Teaching Him How To Sew Useful And Beautiful Things That Will Also Last A Long Time"
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"1935 Wedgewood With Everything Included"
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"Bought It In '88 With Money My Grandmother Left Me. My Mother Was Upset That I Spent My Inheritance On Something As Ephemeral As A Bicycle. I've Ridden Thousands Of Miles On It, Including A Double Century In 2000. Now It's My Townie Bike, For Shopping, Commuting, And Errands"
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"1934 Chicago Mansion Still Has Its Original Jewett Custom Built-In Refrigerator"
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"My Dad Owns A Piano Business (I Work There Occasionally Helping Him Rebuild Pianos) I Just Bought My First House And The Same Week He Calls Me And Says He Got Me A Present. A Mover My Dad Knows Was About To Take This To The Dump For Someone But Called My Dad First And He Nabbed It. 1892 Knabe"
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"I Thought You Guys Might Like My 1920s-1930s Magic Chef Stove With 6 Burners, 2 Ovens, And A Bread Warmer"
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"Old Wooden Furniture Lasts Many Lifetimes"
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"This Cradle was used by my grandfather and his 5 siblings 115 years ago. Then my father and his 5 siblings. Then me, my two brothers and 13 of my cousins. And lastly many of my cousins children and here, my third child"
"My 97 Year Old Waterman 52"
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"Bought Those Haglöfs Boots On My 18th Birthday. This Week I Celebrated My 50th Birthday"
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"Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman. Passed Down From My Late Grandfather. Circa 1960s"
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"In 2000, I Was Studying Overseas & Cringed As I Forked Over $10 For The Plainest Pencil I Could Find In The University Bookstore. I Had No Idea It Would Become My Forever Favorite & I'd Carry It Everywhere For The Next 22 Years"
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"Grandmother Still Has Her WWII Frigidaire Refrigerator, Still Works Without A Hitch!"
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"Lunch Box From ‘89. Thermos From ‘97. New Old Stock. I’m So Excited"
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"Still Using Grandma's 1940's Egg Poacher For My Morning Breakfast"
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"About 80 Years Old. Hand Me Down Cast Iron Skillet, Used Daily"
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"Rolleicord 6x6 Film Camera From The 60's Still Going Strong And Some Examples Of The Pictures It Makes"
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"Oregano - Mom Got A Piece Of An Oregano Plant From Her Aunt When I Was A Kid. She Transplanted Some To One House, Then Another And Another, Then To My Place, And Again When I Moved. We Have Never Purchased Oregano In My Entire Life. It Even Pops Up In The Lawn, Makes Grass Cutting Smell Nice :)"
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"Our Singer Sewing Machine, 100 Years Old And Works Perfectly"