Technological advancements happen so fast that it is nearly impossible for us to keep up with them. These advancements have changed our lives, both in positive and frustrating ways. We have all been touched by technology in one way or another. For instance, our ability to listen to any song at any time has drastically advanced. Gone are the days when we had to wait for a specific song to play on the radio.

But every now and then, it’s a good idea to look back and appreciate the simple things we had in the past. We should try to understand the complexity of those same things while cherishing their simplicity.

Let’s consider these objects that look like old coins. At first glance, you might mistake them for coins, but they are actually something quite different. In the past, sewing was a skill that almost every girl learned. They had sewing kits that contained all the essentials: scissors, a pin cushion, pins, needles, and a measuring tape. However, there are a few items in these kits that someone from today may fail to recognize. One such item is a needle threader, a small coin-shaped object with a thin wire shaped like a diamond. Tailor’s chalk is another item that has become less commonly recognized.

Kids nowadays would also find it hard to recognize certain items that were once common. Here are a few examples:

1. Bottle openers – Before twist-offs or pull tabs, you needed a bottle opener to enjoy a refreshing drink.
2. Record adapters – These could easily be mistaken for fidget spinners. In the past, people used records, and these adapters were necessary to play records of different sizes.
3. Wonder Sauna hotpants – These were a fad in the 1970s. People rarely wore them outside of their homes, but they were believed to help with weight loss. These inflatable pants were meant to melt stomach and thigh fat while doing household chores. Today, we know that diet and exercise are the only effective ways to lose weight.

All of these items are considered from the “good old days.” However, for the younger generation, these objects seem mind-blowing. It’s fascinating how things can change so quickly. Sometimes, we may stumble upon an old box and find something that was once popular but is now unfamiliar to many. It can bring back a sense of sentimentality. Sometimes, we may even wonder how we were able to survive in the first place without the conveniences we have now.