A different timer for different foods ,all at the same time. Imagine timing the turkey,potatoes,veggies,and rolls all done at the same time. Use outside with the BBQ to time meats that cook slower or faster then the others.Use the convenient white board to note what timer goes with what dish. Teachers, time four students at the same time.Timer counts down or counts up. Times as long as 24 Hours and 59 seconds.