The internet is replete with intriguing discoveries and enigmatic objects that compel us to ponder, “What on Earth is that?” Ranging from unusual tools to peculiar artifacts, these 15 mysterious items have left individuals worldwide perplexed, engaging in discussions and adopting a detective-like approach to uncover their origins.
1. Found by someone in their kitchen drawer when they moved in. What is it?
ANSWER: This little thing serves as part of a tea infuser.
2. A small spoon-sized racket with a king handle. What is it?
ANSWER: It’s vintage letter opener.
3. While staying in an Airbnb someone found this object in the shower that squirts water. What is it?
ANSWER: It is an enema device, often called douche that has been left in the shower for guests.
4. This sword like thing found in a thrift store. What is it?
ANSWER: This thing is a smoothie chill stir stick.
5. Someone purchased this cylindrical metal clamp at a thrift store for 25 cents.
ANSWER: This thing is an ice cream dipper.
6. Someone found this metal tray with abalone shells buried in their garden. What is it?
ANSWER: These trays used to be sold in New Zealand as tourist souvenirs. The abalone is called Paua in New Zealand. These trays were used in parties for passing out nibbles.
7. What is this metal box thing with a hose behind this truck?
ANSWER: The purpose of this system is to facilitate the flushing of fire hydrants. It is employed to remove stagnant water from the extremities of a water main and to conduct tests on fire hydrants. The box serves to disperse the water flow effectively.
8. This thing was found at a thrift store. Can you figure out what it is?
ANSWER: It’s a table stand, some of them are shaped like hands.
9. An electronic handheld Conair Device. Handle is plastic and tip is rubber. What is it?
ANSWER: A heat massager instead of a massager that vibrates.
10. These weird looking spoons. Can you figure out what they are?
ANSWER: Ice Cream spoons
11. A small device in a red leather casing. What do you think it is?
ANSWER: This appears to be a vintage external light meter used in photography. You can adjust the ISO/ASA settings (by converting to DIN using the provided table), as well as the aperture size (f/) and shutter speed. The needle located at the bottom will indicate the amount of light that passes through based on these configurations. It may need batteries, although some models operate solely on light.
12. Someone found a small comb-like item with long metal pongs. What do you think it is?
ANSWER: It is used to stable the vegetables and hold them in place while you slice them.
13. Fake plastic boots attached to a board. With a button that can be depressed inside the boots. It has audio control and a coaxial cable and a switch for English/Spanish.
ANSWER: There should be a dancing Santa attached to it.
14. This is a barrier blocking access to some cell towers. It has so many locks, how would anyone even open it?
ANSWER: The gate can be accessed by unlocking a single padlock. Its design allows for multiple users, ensuring that if an individual misplaces their keys, only their specific padlock requires replacement. This is preferable to a system where one padlock is operated by numerous keys, as it would necessitate distributing a new key to a large number of individuals.
15. Plastic body (8 cm long) and a removable head with holes in it
ANSWER: It may serve as a ponce powder shaker intended for ink signatures. When using a dip or fountain pen, the wet ink is prone to smudging. To expedite the drying process, one would apply ponce powder to the inked area.
16. A small tub next to this big tub. It has no drain.
ANSWER: It was the spot for an artificial plant.
17. You can see this in Paris CDG Airport. A circular lens-like portion in the window pane.
ANSWER: Plane spotting appears to be the most rational explanation in my view. I have a recollection of encountering something akin to this before, although the specifics elude me. The circular openings are ideally suited for digital camera lenses and telephoto zooms.
