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What is that childrens toy you usually see in drs/dentist offices with the wood base, colorful metal wires and "beads" that can be movedd along the wires? (lemmy.world)

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Sort of abacus-like but its not really for counting, probably helps with developing motor skill

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[–] davidgro@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (1 child)

I had no idea they were less than 45 years old, would have guessed 1950s or older.

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[–] Stinky_Cheese@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago

That’s so weird! I remember one in my doctor’s office as a kid and I’m 44. That means it was a new toy. It already felt old 😂

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