During our years of flipping houses, my husband and I stumbled upon some fascinating discoveries while renovating old properties. Among my personal favorites are uncovering a bundle of old bills hidden within a wall, some of which turned out to be quite valuable, and stumbling upon hundreds of antique glass bottles from the Prohibition era tucked beneath the floorboards of a house. However, we’ve also encountered a peculiar feature in several homes that I’m excited to share today.
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In some of these old houses, dating back around a century, we’ve noticed that the original medicine cabinets in the bathrooms still remain intact. Upon closer inspection, we’ve observed a small slit on the back wall of these cabinets. You might have seen this in your own home or elsewhere without knowing its purpose.
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Before the advent of stainless steel razor blades in the 1960s, men could only use the old-fashioned metal razor blades for one or two shaves.
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To prevent accidents, such as children or others inadvertently handling used blades disposed of in the trash, shavers would remove the blade and insert it into this slot in the wall.
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Behind the wall, these discarded razor blades would accumulate in the empty space. So, if you’ve ever renovated an old home and found a stack of used razor blades behind a wall, now you know the reason! Although it may seem peculiar by today’s standards, this design feature was undoubtedly practical at the time.