43 Reliable Items People Have Had in the Family for Decades

Most of us don’t think twice about staplers. They’re the unsung heroes of office buildings across the nation. The funny thing is most of us probably don’t know the average lifespan of a stapler. How long do those things actually last when they’re in regular use? Apparently, they can last a lifetime.

This Rexel stapler has lived in this storyteller’s office building for close to 30 years. No one knows where it came from. It’s just always been there in its quiet, dependable way. Heck, this stapler has probably worked at this office longer than most of the human employees. Give this stapler a well-deserved raise.