Every now and then, we stumble upon peculiar little things that leave us perplexed. These enigmatic discoveries may be a bit confusing or even unsettling at times, but fortunately, there are knowledgeable people who, with the help of the internet, are always prepared to provide accurate answers and crack the mystery.
1. “I found this plugged into the wall at my Airbnb. My host claims it’s a night light. Can I get some confirmation?”
2. “My mother-in-law bought this house built in the early 1900s. On the first floor, there are these two doors. They are very small, about the height of a soda can.”
3. “What is this small plastic pouch with red gel and a metal disc inside?”
4. “What’s this hollow metal box with sharp grooved edges?”
5. “What are these small waxy minty sticks — they look like hot glue sticks.”
6. “What’s this 4-inch all-metal cylinder tool with looped ends?”
7. “What is this red glass light I found while metal detecting?”
8. “What is this small vintage ceramic container with a cork? I believe it’s from the 1940s.”
9. “What’s this aluminum cube with circles featuring additional cubes with circles?”
10. “What is this diamond-esque shaped glass object? It’s a little bigger than the size of my palm.”
11. “It is the size of my hand, the white top screws on and off, and the red bag part expands and is pretty thick. What is it?”
12. “What is this phone charm thing? It comes apart and looks like a macaroon when put together.”
13. “What is the red pointy plastic used for?”
Answer: It’s for opening old-style push-tab cans, so you don’t cut your finger.
14. “We received this in a goodie bag but have no idea what it’s supposed to be used for.”
Answer: A hook to hang your handbag from a table so it doesn’t have to sit on the floor.
15. “My father-in-law gave this to me as a gift.”
Answer: I’m interested to know the context of receiving this gift because it’s a Mason mouth gag, historically used to keep a patient’s mouth open during surgery to prevent suffocation.
The internet is a bottomless pit when it comes to intriguing mystery finds. Here is another article showcasing some truly curious objects that left people wondering for some time.