Abstract: The present invention consists of a numeric teaching device having a plurality of spinning wheels mounted on an axle and a decimal point indicator appearing between two groups of spinning wheels, with each spinning wheel containing the digits 0 through 9 printed on the outer annular surface of the spinning wheel in columnar form so that when the wheels are spun, different numeric formulations may be created by the user of the device. The axle containing the spinning wheels is supported by three dowel rods secured to a wood base, with each dowel rod further having a cradle at its upper end for communicating with the axle. The device is especially important in teaching numeric place values, numeration or the formation of numbers, and the rounding of numbers.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a safety cutter for peeling green bananas or plantains wherein a handle portion is provided adjacent a head portion which carries a peeling element with dual opposing peeling blades. The dual opposing peeling blades are relatively widely spaced apart at approximately {fraction (5/16)}″ to allow the peeling element to cut through the tough, thick skins of a green banana or plantain. The present invention is also provided with an elongate retractable cutting blade which is used to first cut off either end of the green banana or plantain to allow it to be easily peeled. The plantain or green banana peeler is preferably provided into two halves secured by a bolt which allows either, the peeling element and/or the retractable blade to be changed by the user when they become dull or worn.