People who grew up in the 1950s and 1970s would probably remember this strange item that looked like a tool for woodworking. But in reality, this object had a different function.
Presenting the retro roller skates from bygone eras. There were these big and bulky roller skates long before the elegant and fashionable ones we see today. Users had to wear them over their shoes; they had a metal base with leather straps.
We’re going to reveal the intriguing secret behind these metal roller skates. An intriguing key was included with every pair, and this was quite important. Users could tighten or loosen the skates with this key. Sadly, one would have to buy a new pair of skates if they misplaced their key.
Maybe some of you have happy memories of these unique skates and the keys that came with them. Hold onto them if you chance to still have a pair, especially if it includes the key! In the future, these might certainly be valuable collectibles.
Healthy pickled beets
Eight large, fresh beets
one cup vinegar
half a cup of sugar
one and a half tsp whole cloves
One and a half tsp whole allspice
Half a teaspoon of salt
* Instructions:
Beets: scrub, then cut off tops to 1 inch. Put in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Heat till boiling. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes on low heat, or until tender. Take out of the water and let cool. After peeling and slicing, put the beets in a basin and reserve.
Add the vinegar, sugar, cloves, spices, and salt to a small saucepan. Heat until boiling, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over the beets. For at least one hour, refrigerate. Before serving, drain.
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