First recorded in 1865–70
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Traynor’s can opener, adorned with earth-toned stones, will brighten up your kitchen and turn a low-key night of home cooking into a unique and surprisingly delightful experience.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
Among the bedroom, kitchen, home office and bathroom essentials are a shower curtain, a can opener, a bedside clock, a humidifier.
From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024
All you need is a can opener, a blender or food processor — and some popsicle molds, of course.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2023
His AK-47 is slung over his shoulder; on his body armour hangs a spoon, a can opener, and a small pair of pliers.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2023
Bryce is hunched over the can opener, spinning it and spinning it and spinning it.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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