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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
People left baffled by strange chair found in Hawaiian home... but the odd feature has a simple explanation
A chair with utterly strange dimensions has baffled over a thousand people who previously didn't know what it was used for. Reddit user DesertDiegel shared a photo of the piece of furniture on the forum r/whatisthisthing, where people post pictures of unknown things they want identified. The user wrote: 'What is this chair thing? Wood, small adult/child size, Found at The Plantation House by Gaylord's (Hawaii).' The chair in the image has what looks to be half a seat, with the other half being some sort of shelf. Redditors were quick to point out that what the original poster had stumbled upon was a telephone bench. More colloquially referred to as a 'gossip bench', this kind of chair allows the user to sit and have the telephone resting on the attached ledge. 'Now I feel really old... I've used one like this my entire childhood and teens. It's a phone desk,' one person wrote. 'I have one! It belonged to my great grandmother and has an extra little shelf for telephone books and notepads,' another person excitedly commented. Most telephone benches were made in the 1920s through the 1950s and were often placed in hallways of people's homes since most families only had one phone back then. As home telephones got smaller and less awkward to use, the need for telephone benches gradually waned. And when cordless telephones were invented in the 1980s, the gossip could literally be taken anywhere, making the furniture completely obsolete. However, many telephone benches are now considered antique collectors items. One made in the 1930s is being sold on Etsy for $1,195, as one Redditor pointed out. 'That price! Guess I shouldn't have dumped mine at a yard sale years ago,' someone reacted.
India.com
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Amar Upadhyay aka Mihir Virani's wife, as beautiful as any Bollywood actress, she is a...., her name is...
Meet Amar Upadhyay aka Mihir Virani's wife, as beautiful as any Bollywood actress, she is a...., her name is... From the time the return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 has been announced, Fans cannot keep calm, and all eyes have been hooked on the iconic pair of Tulsi and Mihir. While Smriti Irani's first glimpse has also created buzz online, Amit Upadhyay's role is also confirmed to reprise his role as Mihir. While fans are counting days to witness this nostalgic journey beginning on 29th July at 10:30 pm on Star Plus. The real life of lead actors has also been doing the rounds. And now, everyone is wondering what Mihir's real-life partner looks like. Who is Hetal Upadhyay Much like the on-screen chemistry of Tulsi and Mihir, the real-life chemistry between Amar Upadhyay and his wife Hetal is also quite dreamy. Away from the world of showbiz, Hetal Upadhyay is a glamorous and stylish 46-year-old woman. Known for her sharp business acumen and sartorial choice of fashion, she is often seen posting fashion and lifestyle pictures, where fashion enthusiasts are always taking notes from her. Many people believe that Hetal can outshine leading celebrities in beauty. Speaking of Hetal's professional life, she is a powerhouse of talent. Hetal is a real estate developer and an engineer by qualification. She also manages Amar's real estate company, Jalram Eco Homes, and is actively involved in its operations. The 48-year-old also knows how to balance her business and family life. Amit and Hetal's Love Story and More Besides this, the love story of Amar and Hetal is rooted in tradition but blossomed with a modern twist. The duo tied the knot in 1999, when Amar was just 23. Although it was an arranged marriage, the chemistry between the duo sparked quickly. In a previous interview, Amar revealed that he first met Hetal at her home, and it was her honesty and simplicity that really struck a chord with him. Therefore, he couldn't resist asking her out for a lunch date. The couple dined at Gaylords in Churchgate, and their bond only grew stronger from there. Interestingly, before Amar could officially propose, Hetal took the lead and asked him to marry her. Even after 26 years of their marriage, the duo continues to set couple goals.
