Discover how 14 strange objects were identified with the help of online experts. From ancient tools to quirky gadgets, find out more!

Dive in to explore these mysteries and see what strange objects were identified!

1. “Father-in-law sent this for my kids, but we have no clue what this is.”

“Are you 100% sure it’s for the kids? Because this is an ironing aid.”

2. “I found red wax in the keyhole on my front door.”

“Careful! It’s a method used by squatters/burglars to see who on the block is using their key or even if there might be empty homes.” 

3. “I found this red and clear rubber toy-like thing!”

“Oh! It’s a Lego part. It’s a pair of balloons held by a Lego figure.” 

4. “I was given this small silver object as a pre-wedding gift with no explanation. It has small lines engraved on it.”

“It looks like a Native American wedding vase.” 

5. “It’s leather with a zipper and a rectangle opening.”

’’It’s a golf bag cover.’’ 

6. ’’What is this black rubber thing attached to a bungee-type cord inside my new ski jacket?’’

’’It is a phone holder.’’ 

7. ’’What is this thing? We received this in a goodie bag but I have no idea what it’s supposed to be used for.’’

’’A hook to hang your handbag from a table, so it doesn’t have to sit on the floor.’’ 

8. ’’What’s this set of six red metal coils? They are not springy.’’

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’’It’s a plastic cup holder.’’ 

9. ’’What is this piece of plastic, pointed on one side? I received it as a Christmas gift.’’

’’Looks like a page spreader for reading. The pointed end goes into the spine and thumb in the hole, so you can hold the book easily in one hand.’’ 

10. ’’Is this an instrument?’’

’’A door harp. It goes on the door and “chimes” when people come in. If it wasn’t tangled.’’ 

11. ’’What are these objects? They’re small, light, and have a middle part that swivels around the center.’’

’’Those are the legs for a folding ironing board.’’ © numbskul1 / Reddit

12. “What is this pop can sized angry faced plastic lady?”

This is an Angry Mama. Used for cleaning microwaves. Take her hair off and fill the first line with vinegar, then water. She’s microwaved for a few minutes and the steam that is released through her head holes helps loosen dried crud inside the microwave. 

’’It’s a spare pad for an eyelash curler. The parts of the curler that clamp around your eyelashes are squishy so that they don’t damage them.’’

’’The child sits in it and someone spins them.’’ 

’’A mercury arc rectifier.’’

13. ’’What is this thing in the middle of the wall in my 1906 house?!’’

’’Oh, it’s a capped-off gas line from when they used gas lighting.’’ 

14. “What is it?! It reminds me of those portable urinals for women, LOL.”

“Actually it’s a an abs exerciser”