EVERY week, the Northglen News brings you ‘Things You Never Knew Existed’. This week it’s the OXO Avocado slicer, a 3-in-1 device that splits, pits, slices, and scoops safely and effectively.

According to the inventors, they tested more than 700 different shaped and sized avocados to create the invention.

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Things you never knew existed:

Bowl-steadying device to help budding cooks

Unspillable kid’s plate a hit with parents

Sunglasses that will never fall off

Easy-on, easy-off sock gadget to help the elderly

New gadget melts butter into instant spray

The world’s most lurid smart phone holder

New selfie stick has LED lights and fans

Turn signal gloves to help cyclists

Suitcase turns into scooter, makes airport commutes a cinch

Introducing the Sealander, an amphibious caravan