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The 1970s were the decade for wildly specific kitchen gadgets. Many of these inventions had short-lived fame before vanishing into drawers or donation bins. Today, they're more likely to get a chuckle ...

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While decades past gave us essential kitchen appliances, better options have come along to take their place. Here's a look back at 15 vintage kitchen gadgets you might have once used, but probably don ...