Ever Wondered How Life Was Back in the Day? These Vintage Images Show How Drastically the World Has Changed
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These days many people have developed poor posture from sitting all day in front of their computers, while some stay glued to their phones for long periods. However, these guys in the picture really didn’t have a choice but to lay on their stomachs to help their aching backs.
That’s because these craftsmen were known as knife grinders, who sharpened those kitchen tools. Because most of the utensils weren’t stainless at the time, they eroded fast, therefore needing frequent grinding. Also known as Yellow Bellies, these lads often had thick aprons with yellow dust as a result of the grinding process.
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