30 Times People Found Something Weird And Needed The Internet To Help Them Decipher What It Was
If you've ever found a weird object and had no idea what it was for, then join the club.
If you've been out exploring or maybe you just came across something you've never encountered before, then you've probably found some sort of weird-looking object. Some of us might just go on with our day and not think much of it, but some of us need to know exactly what it is.
Some of the weird objects on this list are part of homes, playgrounds, or just things people noticed that they didn't really understand the purpose of. No matter what it is that you find, we're here to share some of these odd objects so that if you come across one, you'll know exactly what it is.
Some of these objects actually take us back in history because they are items that were used years ago and are no longer common today. No matter what is going on and what objects you find, it's still super cool to discover new things and learn about their uses.
If you're into knick-knacks or weird historical objects, then this list of odd objects found by people will be right up your alley. Let's dive into this and take a look at some of the weirdest objects ever found by people.
1. This has got to be for some sort of purpose.
"Witt – Two Cars Parked On A Street, Both Seem To Have T-Shirts (Or Some Sort Of Material) Over Their Wing Mirrors, But Just On The Side Facing The Road"
Answer: To keep birds from attacking the mirrors.
J_Thompson822. A strange, dangerous object posted by Ukraine National Police.
Answer: Butterfly Mines
oriolopocholo3. This strange bench with bars.
Answer: This is playground equipment from the 70s-80s. You lay on your back and slide through by pulling on the bars.
lDrawnOnwarD
4. This piece of metal with a "stop" cutout in it.
Answer: Rear Light Stop Face Plate A-13442-AR; it's from a vintage Ford.
crabnox
5. This panel is above the door and lights up when the basement light is on.
Answer: It lights up to show you when the basement light is on so that it isn't left on without you noticing.
pippiethehippie
6. This is a really odd object.
"Came In A Box Of Candy Making Supplies That I Got Off Craigslist. Measures 4 1/2 Inches Wide And Has About 60 Twisty Screws Embedded Into It. It Came With Lots Of Different Semi-Professional Sugar/Candy Tools And This One Has Me Stumped"
Answer: It's used to make spun sugar.
maybetwobabka
7. These weird brown beads that were found on the windowsill and in their carpet.
Answer: Looks like termite frass, aka termite poop.
SomeGuySurviving
8. Lights that appear behind the mirror.
Answer: It’s likely supposed to be an “infinity mirror.” You lay a one-way mirror over a standard one and put the LEDs between the layers, giving it a tunnel appearance. The missing side could be due to a bad strip of LEDs.
rizcriz
9. We are stumped on what this clamp is for.
Answer: That’s a gang lock for lockout/tagout. You place this on a breaker when multiple people are working on equipment to prevent anyone from turning the equipment on.
11varine
10. This very thin and weird part of this bedside table.
Answer: It’s a bedside cabinet, and it’s meant to hold cups of coffee or breakfast so that it doesn’t leave coffee rings or stains on the top.
Smokinsumsweet
11. This weird device found in a commercial kitchen.
Answer: It’s a hamburger press.
Normal_Skill3212
12. This is a weird wooden box with some dials on it that can be turned.
Answer: The dial is a potentiometer, which suggests that those are headphone sockets with volume control.
loverofmosthings
13. Window grills with a bulge.
Answer: They’re called “belly bars” in many places. They’re designed for flower boxes.
Edit: I forgot to mention that the primary purpose is security. The rounded part is for flower boxes.
lw1999
14. What is this thing up against her mouth?
Answer: Court stenographer mask so they can dictate.
aintnufincleverhere
15. They were digging to bury their dog and found an underground wall.
Answer: It’s got holes in it; that’s a dry well. That thing fills up when it rains so the yard doesn’t flood.
Key_Guidance9806
16. This light fixture that looks like some sort of machinery.
Answer: It’s the lift mechanism from a dumbwaiter.
NerdMachine
17. These strange graves.
"Strange Graves In A Village Graveyard In Northwest Iran. I Have Seen These Graves Since I Was A Kid But Never Understood What The Marking Meant. They Don’t Look Like Christian Or Muslim Graves, And No One In The Village Knows Their Origin. If Someone Knows Anything, I Would Appreciate The Help"
Answer: Gravestones in NW Iran sometimes have figural or narrative carvings that indicate the occupation of the person.
ap2094
18. This was found in a math teacher's room.
Answer: They are times. For example, 4 is 2 blue; blue is 2. So, 4 is 2×2. 8 has three blue 2x2x2. 96 has 4 blue 2x2x2x2 (32) x red, which is 3. 32×3 is 96.
MacerSpaceflight
19. This golden pig with a small removable spoon.
Answer: Salt cellar, aka salt pig.
merlee13
20. This was found at Myrtle Beach, SC.
Answer: We used to get stuff like this on our beach in colder weather. It turns out it was fats in the “treated” water from the Boston sewer plant that was pipelined out into Cape Cod Bay. They would clump together into big fatty lumps like that one.
Industrial lubricants (synthetic waxes) also regularly get dumped from ships and wash up on shores. Wax or fat seem most likely.
freeeicecream
21. These metal rings were in every toilet in the hospital.
Answer: Stops flushable wipes from being flushed. Traptex Plumbing Protection System.
sassyclassychassy
22. Small and heavy coin-type object that was found in Germany.
Answer: Medieval pilgrim’s badge.
VivaZane
23. This park bench with weird cutouts.
Answer: It’s for bikes. When you want to sit, you park your bike behind you. It’s not meant to lock your bike and leave.
ouqw3
24. This log with weird burn marks found at a campsite.
Answer: Swedish log burning… burns longer than firing a log onto a fire.
LavastormSW
25. This weird thing found at an antique place.
Answer: This is an Engine Order Telegraph used in older marine vessels. It allowed the Captain remote communication with the ship's engine room.
LPineapplePizzaLover
26. We need to know what this thing is that she's holding.
Answer: It’s a bed warmer.
professor_doom
27. They were staying at an AirBnB and found this weird tray.
Answer: It’s where a scale used to be.
GBinAZ
28. This is such an odd shape and texture for it to be ice.
Answer: The term for it is frost flower, which has to do with moisture freezing as it escapes plant tissue.
ConclusionWorking
29. Someone needs to tell us what this is for.
Answer: The fleece can go inside an outer shell jacket. The loops connect inside the sleeves of the jacket so that the sleeves of the fleece don’t come out of the jacket when you take it off.
XEcksDeeD
30. Someone found this object while digging.
Answer: Appears to be a German artillery fuse.
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After seeing some of these odd objects, it makes me want to start digging around to see what I can find. Although some of the answers were a bit disappointing compared to the crazy things I thought some of these objects were.
What went through your mind with each submission that left people puzzled until someone else had the answers? Share your thoughts with us.
