A basic tool that has lasted the test of time has a certain charm that is appealing in today’s fast-paced world where technology is always at our fingertips. The 1970s under-cabinet jar opener, hidden beneath the kitchen cabinet, is a veritable monument to utilitarian invention.
This jar opener may not look like much, with its plain dull metal teeth, yet it is filled with sentimental memories. It serves as a little reminder of the robustness and ease of use of earlier times.
The under-cabinet jar opener is really easy to use. Simply press the lid of a jar up against its teeth and allow it to be firmly grasped. The seal breaks with a pleasant pop and a simple twist. For decades, the sound has been a commonplace presence in numerous family kitchens.
You can’t help but sense a connection to the generations that came before you when you use this jar opener. Around kitchen counters, it has seen the preparation of countless meals and the creation of priceless family memories.
Amidst the ever-evolving trends, the under-cabinet jar opener remains a reliable option. It continues to stand the test of time, serving as a constant reminder of the value of dependability and simplicity. This technology acts as a link between our fast-paced, modern society and the independent past.
Thus, consider the legacy that the jar opener bears the next time you grab for it. Accept its simplicity and nostalgic meaning, and allow it to make you smile as you go out on your culinary journeys.
16-pound giant baby made headlines in 1983. Now he’s all grown up and still famous for is size
When 24-year-old Patricia Clarke fell pregnant in 1983, she had more than just a feeling that her child was going to be on the large side.
She’d already had one baby, and knew that big babies ran in her family. That said, she could never have expected just how huge the child she was carrying would turn out to be.
Patricia gave birth to Kevin Robert Clark, who epically weighed in at more than 16 pounds. At the time, he was not just the biggest baby ever born at Community Memorial Hospital, but perhaps the largest baby in the state of New Jersey.
He couldn’t fit into a standard sized crib, and his baby clothes were too small for him, but Kevin was – much to the relief of his parents – perfectly healthy.
Naturally, it wasn’t long before his size was noticed. He made headlines across the country, not only inspiring a segment on “Saturday Night Live”, but also getting a mention on “Good Morning America”.
Start as you mean to go on
But Kevin wasn’t done stealing the spotlight there. According to the New York Post, by the time he was 12 he stood 5 foot 7. By junior high he was 6 foot 5. From there, he just kept continuing to grow.
“There isn’t a day that goes by when someone doesn’t ask me how tall I am,” Kevin told the Post.
“I like to joke that I’m 5-foot-21. When people ask if I play basketball, I ask them if they play miniature golf.”
Today, Tom is 35-years-old. He’s a former military man who lives with is 6-foot tall wife and their Great Dane.
He’s more than learned to live with the fact he’s bigger than virtually everyone else. In fact, he takes it in his massive stride. These days, Tom is 6 feet 9 inches tall.
To see more on his incredible story, watch the video below:
It can’t be easy to quite literally be born into the limelight, nor to grow up with people pointing at you and asking questions the majority of the time. That said, Kevin seems to be handling it just fine … we wish him all the best moving forward!
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