It’s on the underside of our cabinet in the house we recently bought, built in the ’70s. Any ideas what it could be?

Nestled under the kitchen cabinet lies a humble reminder of practical innovation from the 1970s: the under-cabinet jar opener.

With its dull metal teeth, it’s a testament to the durability and simplicity of the past. To use it, simply wedge a jar lid against the teeth until they grip, then twist.

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