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What is the slit in the back of the cabinet used for (to the far right of the ‘poison’ bottle)?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Some old medicine cabinets included a tiny slit that looks like a coin slot. It was actually used to deposit razors. Once people were done shaving, they would drop their used razor blades into the slot!
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What is the slit in the back of the cabinet used for (to the far right of the ‘poison’ bottle)?

  • To keep the cabinet ventilated
  • It had no function; decorative only
  • Deposit razor blades
  • Store prescription information
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