But there are also times when we feel blessed that we have such a precious tool at the tips of our hands. For example, when you have a question about something, you can feel certain that someone online will be able to answer it. That is exactly how these 16 people discovered what their mysterious things were.
1. “Bought an old house (UK), found this in a cupboard untouched from the 1960’s today.”
2. “Small elephant filled with water left at flat after party. Debating with flatmates over what it’s purpose could be.”
It’s 3. “Found at an estate sale. Metal beads move freely within a glass tube thing. About 6 inches tall on a wooden base.”
4. “Found this plugged into the wall at my Airbnb… host says it’s a night light. Can I get some confirmation?”
5. “What is the purpose of this cut glass hexagon with a hole?”
6. “20cm long wooden leather working tool? Metal ends with hole all the way through.”
7. “This looks like a typewriter but the letters are in alphabetical order.”
8. “The pumpkin thing opens on a hinge, with a latch inside with a small glass jar. A sharp pin is attached to the jar.”
9. “What are these for in an outdoor area of a hospital?”
10. “Curved metal piece with attached leather strap.”
11. “I found it in a thrift store, no markings on it that I could find. It’s maybe about a foot long, pretty lightweight, entirely plastic.”
12. “Sitting in a Tokyo restaurant, and they brought this fork.”
13. “What is this big hole that is usually found on milk cartons?”
14. “What is this folding hook I found?”
15. “Found in an antique shop for $1. It’s made of wood. It looks like a nesting doll but it has a spiral inside.”
16. “What is this? Found it by my toaster. Please don’t tell me it’s some kind of cockroach molt.”
Have you ever discovered something that looked quite simple to identify only to be shocked at what it truly was?
