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We now use alarm clocks or mobile phone alarms to get us up in the morning, but folks needed to be on time for work before these devices were created. Those who worked as “knocker-uppers” could be found in most major industrial cities. Knocker-uppers walked about with long sticks, knocking on bedroom windows to ensure that their clients’ workers got out of bed on time.

Knocker-uppers were paid a few pennies each week from their customers, with an additional monetary incentive if they remained at the window, persistently knocking until they were sure the person was up and ready to start their day.
 
The icebox was a thing.


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Delivery workers would transport huge blocks of ice around the country on carts and in motor vehicles. The ladies in this photograph delivered ice from their distributor to houses across Manhattan. Folks would use these ice blocks to cool down meals. As refrigerators and freezers grew more common, the company gradually went out of business.
 
That’s pretty interesting. I guess I always just assumed roosters served as alarm clocks before alarm clocks were invented
 
dikowt dowg said:
The icebox was a thing.


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Delivery workers would transport huge blocks of ice around the country on carts and in motor vehicles. The ladies in this photograph delivered ice from their distributor to houses across Manhattan. Folks would use these ice blocks to cool down meals. As refrigerators and freezers grew more common, the company gradually went out of business.
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Chimney sweeps. I know they still exist, but not as prevalent an issue as when all houses were heated by fireplace.
 

In Europe, until the 17th century, teenage boys were routinely masturbated by their nannies for a good night sleep.​

In Europe, until the 17th century, teenage boys were routinely masturbated by their nannies for a good night sleep.
 
fordman84 said:
Chimney sweeps. I know they still exist, but not as prevalent an issue as when all houses were heated by fireplace.
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I was talking to an older woman I play tennis with and she has done upholstery work for her boat and was recruited by a local guy to help him with his workload.

More and more skill jobs like that or being a tailor/seamstress are disappearing.
 
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