My uncle said he bought this cigarette case in California in the 60s. Can anyone tell what song the cactus is thinking?Dec 2013 ⋅ robbomoon ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #60
What is this thing and where can I buy one? Small gold camera necklace that reflects what you point it atAug 2013 ⋅ Thoridin ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This Massive Piece of Debris Washed Up on my Beach. It Looks Like a Chunk of Space Shuttle. WTF is it Reddit? (album)(x-post from AskReddit)Jan 2013 ⋅ newroot ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #x-post-from-AskReddit #album
I found these gloves at an estate sale with a ton of WWI trench art -- I'm guessing they're an improvised melee weapon?Nov 2013 ⋅ uakari ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This trippy little bug landed on me today. Any idea what it is?May 2013 ⋅ sawalrath ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I found this in my car a few days ago, & previously I have found about 3 yellow versions of this thing but they were more bullet shaped. The only person who shares my car is my boyfriend who has a history of addiction. I don't really want to know, but what is this thing????Oct 2013 ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #3
Was out biking in the woods. Stumbled across this contraption. (about 2 ft tall)Jul 2013 ⋅ loganandroid ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #f #about-2-ft-tall #2
My friend found a big leaf while hiking. Any idea what tree this is from?Jul 2013 ⋅ sightl3ss ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Boston Manhunt: What's this round orb thing used by the SWAT team, some kind of sensor?Apr 2013 ⋅ Wookovski ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
From a Czech junkyard - we grabbed a few tons of material to use making a set and this thing showed up. Looked like a perfect sphere, a little more than 5' in diameter, with lots of electrical connections all over it. Any ideas? Thank you!Jul 2013 ⋅ kilt_lifter ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #5
Looks like an awesome...thingy. What is it called and where can they be aquired?Sep 2013 ⋅ Donkeyslapper84 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Took a bite out of an apple and found this... (x-post from /r/wtf)Dec 2013 ⋅ bajsnoah ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #x-post-from--r-wtf #x-post-from #wtf #r
Obviously a multi tool of sorts but what's it called and where can I find another? ?Nov 2013 ⋅ Crotchtopus ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
a photo of my grandmother working on a WWII era assembly line at Westinghouse Electric, East Pittsburgh . what exactly is she putting together?Sep 2013 ⋅ calmdahn ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this? I found it in my shower this morning. No one has been in my shower except me, please help.Jun 2013 ⋅ Moopy1 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Can anyone identify what kind of car this is? Is it a conversion kit or from a movie? Spotted on the Garden State Parkway (NJ)Sep 2013 ⋅ timdorr ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #NJ
I found a small baggy of crystals in the pocket of a wool coat at goodwill. Did I find some meth?Sep 2013 ⋅ Lardzor ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Spectacle seen from my aunts airplane window (album and details in comments)Aug 2013 ⋅ skidamarink ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #album-and-details-in-comments
Found on the side of the road. It has an electric pedal, break switch, horn and posible lights. Looking for info.Sep 2013 ⋅ l33pi3p3r ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Car ran over my mailbox, left this behind. Can you help me identify it? Details in comments.Sep 2013 ⋅ awh444 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found this in a Rockstar energy drink. It looks like some sort of giant pill. It is soft/squishy.Sep 2013 ⋅ sordid_waffle ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
These green pointy things are on a lot of bus wheels. What are they?Aug 2013 ⋅ inconspicuous_male ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I found this in a mountain river, it was soft and squishy. No idea what it was, maybe an egg of some sorts?Nov 2013 ⋅ andreiknox ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Coca Cola glass jar, found on a summer cottage in Finland. Were these sold somewhere? How old is it?Oct 2013 ⋅ sonju ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This thing was found in an field outside Eskilstuna (Sweden) with metal detector.Nov 2013 ⋅ DFTRR ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #Sweden
I've had this thing on my desk for over a year. Can't figure out what it was for..Dec 2013 ⋅ ajquick ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
A wax-sealed vial of yellowish liquid, attached to some wood, attached to a lamp post by a length of twine.Nov 2013 ⋅ quakintuna ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I saw this flying out over a friend's place in the country. Any ideas?Dec 2013 ⋅ Gimpeh ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Why does someone offer me 800 euro for this, i got this for freeJun 2013 ⋅ Airpoofie ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #800
Nobody at my work can figure out what this is. Details in the commentsDec 2013 ⋅ The_Abe_Froman ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Recently moved to the Netherlands and have this in my BackyardAug 2013 ⋅ Maroubra ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this mass of lights seen from space in North Dakota?May 2013 ⋅ Refugee4life ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
A friend posted this on Instagram asking why this M&M is packaged like this? Does anyone have any answers I am curious!Oct 2013 ⋅ chavannha ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found his several years ago near my aunts grave, any idea what it means? It has been driving my family crazy for years, my condolences to the family, if they happen to see this.Jan 2013 ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Coworker found this pamphlet in a used car he bought. Any clue what it is?Dec 2013 ⋅ truejamo ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What's this on the back of the car? License plate scanner for parking lots? Definitely not a cop car.Aug 2013 ⋅ Pezho405 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
My Dad brought home this table thing. Anyone know what it is ?Sep 2013 ⋅ Mr-I-Poo-Naked ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
My mom texted a picture of an insect to me... Please help, she's scared.Nov 2013 ⋅ phylop ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Seen in between rail tracks in small town in Belgium, similar ones in the capital were all metal - what are they for? Why all wiggly? Help apprecited!Nov 2013 ⋅ bencracknell ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This weird metal device was found by a friend 10,000 feet up the side of a mountain in Colorado with a metal detector 12 inches down. It was in a creek and many miles away from anything man made. Does anyone know what this is?Jun 2013 ⋅ sweetsports14 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #000 #12 #10
Last tenant left two of these in the apt. Shoe holder? Chair for dwarfs? Pretty useless!Jun 2013 ⋅ ahsurethatsgrand ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Silver artifact found in Bulgarian mountain river. Story in the comments.Oct 2013 ⋅ DatNiko ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This button thing was mounted to the side of a bedroom in the house we recently moved into. We're afraid to press itDec 2013 ⋅ veracitymilk ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found this 6 inch beast on our hiking trail today. What is it and what will it turn into?Jun 2013 ⋅ FishPilot ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #6
Friend lives in a house from the 1700's. He found this in his yard.May 2013 ⋅ BombBoyB52 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #1700
This guy flew up to chill with us on the porch last night for a minute (in Ohio). I grew up here and I've never seen an insect like this.Aug 2013 ⋅ KoA07 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #in-Ohio
2 wheeled tractor I came across. What's this thing used for? Found in Belgium.Aug 2013 ⋅ infex ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #2
What is this symbol? (the one that looks like an open jar with 12M written on it) What does it mean? - seen printed on a shampoo bottleDec 2013 ⋅ got8dollars ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #12
What's this weird plastic thing that came inside my travel mug? It's fairly flexible.Oct 2013 ⋅ pearson530 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
A poorly designed torture device? Over-engineered pasta picker-upper? It was found in a kitchen drawer.Sep 2013 ⋅ bbq_john ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Sixty years ago, my friend's grandfather dug up a mysterious 8 black rubber ball during an excavation job.Dec 2013 ⋅ raezin ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #8
My neighbor puts this in front of his door every night... What is it and what is it for?Oct 2013 ⋅ Bige79 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Any clue as to what this is? Seen in Longmont, CO (Originally posted to Pics)Jul 2013 ⋅ EddiePsgetti ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #Originally-posted-to-Pics
What are these plastic things drilled into a tree-stump in a park?Jun 2013 ⋅ flapcats ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this thing I found in the park? It's a rubber disc with symbols on it that look like runes.Dec 2013 ⋅ ZiziGillespie ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Just found this on my hotel bed. Is it a bed bug? What do I do now?Nov 2013 ⋅ lizardbird ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Brass thing with 6 handles that swivel. Mounted near the doorbell of a ~15 year old house in the suburbs of St. Louis. The owner's say it's been there since they moved in and have no clue what it is.Sep 2013 ⋅ chicken_ramen ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #15 #6
What are these coloured circles and numbers for on my crisp packet?Dec 2013 ⋅ EverAndy ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Some kind of brickwork within an old tree. Some kind of support system maybe? (Chambersburg,Pa)Oct 2013 ⋅ JebronLames23 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #Chambersburg,Pa #Chambersburg #Pa
My cousin's friend found this fish outside of Juneau, AK while diving for sea cucumbers. Anyone know what it is?Oct 2013 ⋅ Melectric ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What does this symbol mean on products (the one with 12M inside it). In this particular instance, found on a bottle of liquid hand soap.Jul 2013 ⋅ mveinot ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #M #the-one-with-12M-inside-it #12
This is floating over the bed of the house I'm housesitting for. It has a caste mark on the forehead. It is very creepy. What is it and why would someone want this over their head while they are sleeping?Oct 2013 ⋅ ZarqonsBeard ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Hollowed bamboo thing that makes tapping noises whenever the water flows through.Sep 2013 ⋅ krespa ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What kind of lizard is this (South Florida)?Aug 2013 ⋅ SurpriseMeAgain ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #South-Florida
I see these red 'R' signs posted on nearly every building in my area. What does it mean?Dec 2013 ⋅ WhoisTylerDurden ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This is being built near me, and I have no idea what it could possibly be. Does anyone know what it is?Aug 2013 ⋅ fistingtrees ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I recently purchased this antique photograph. I'm trying to identify the location of the formation in it.Nov 2013 ⋅ simpleinsomnia ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Can someone please tell me what these things are? I see them being transported all the time.May 2013 ⋅ hecanthitsawingbatta ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Does anyone know what kind of light this is / where I can buy one? This is way cooler than the glow in the dark wall sticky stars from when I was a kid. I'm guessing its the thing hanging on the right hand side wall?Apr 2013 ⋅ fpsb0b306 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found this in the back of my car after taking it back from a body shop, anyone know what it is?Aug 2013 ⋅ beelzeybob ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Bird in my parents yard, south central PA. No clue, weird hooked beak.Sep 2013 ⋅ thats_not_what_I_do ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Please help me identify this bottle! I don't know if it's sold as a drink or just the bottle, and I don't have more pictures.Jul 2013 ⋅ WeeJockPooPongMcPlop ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Coaxial cable plugged into the wall via an adapter (found at gf's house, nobody knows what it is for)Sep 2013 ⋅ blurback ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Does anyone know what this sand-sculptyish thing is called?Jul 2013 ⋅ lurklicious ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I found this star on google earth out in the desert. It is surrounded by some other strange things.Jul 2013 ⋅ LazyLemur ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What are these whitish rectangles around this capsized ships propeller/rudder?Apr 2013 ⋅ Weldz ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #r/rudder
What is this contraption on the back of this nissan altima?Mar 2013 ⋅ LOLumad1013 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Great-great grand fathers very unusual brass knuckles. He was a police officer in new york state.Sep 2013 ⋅ rpgguy_1o1 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This rolled through town today with police escort, what is it? (Sorry, only one picture)Dec 2013 ⋅ WiteLitnin ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #Sorry,-only-one-picture #only-one-picture #Sorry
Mysterious right-to-left writing found in an old day planner dated 5/2 1929. Is this a form of shorthand? A different language?Oct 2013 ⋅ meowfreeze ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #1929 #5 #2
What is the crazy thing John Travolta is holding on to? Is it some kind of Scientology device?Mar 2013 ⋅ hellenwheels ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found this poster folded up in my Sister's Bedroom, What is it from?Aug 2013 ⋅ medi731 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I found this fragment of something washed up on the beach the other day. It is softish and I think the little holes filled up with water. Can anyone tell me if this is a kind of coral? Any other ideas?Sep 2013 ⋅ nekolalia ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
what is this rack-looking thing on the wall outside the student union at my college?Dec 2013 ⋅ DoctorRobert420 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Old evil looking iron spike thing with retractable hooks found in colonial era homeMay 2013 ⋅ slowmotionninja ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Please help me identify my dad's US Army service medals/ribbons...Nov 2013 ⋅ barb_dubs ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Small Bird 22 miles off the central Florida coast. What kind is it and what's it doing so far out?Mar 2013 ⋅ 1_EYED_MONSTER ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #22
My friend caught this in Juneau while fishing. Took the mooching line and ate the bait.Jun 2013 ⋅ baby_kitty_go_meow ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Can anyone identify this language - found with a friend's father's wartime effects, who mentioned a friend from IndiaSep 2013 ⋅ tobbinator ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What kind of knife is this? I purchased this knife from a flea market for $3.00. I was interested because of the unique handle. It looks like some kind of herb chopper. The blade says japan varadium steel.Nov 2013 ⋅ Oh_boy01 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #00 #3
Button on car rear door that causes the dashboard to beep when pressed.Dec 2013 ⋅ pcman2000 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Just bought a new computer. It came with 3 of these things.Oct 2013 ⋅ ohSnapitsStepho ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #3
Found this glass 'thing' while cleaning my attic. No clue what it is or does.Oct 2013 ⋅ herbiclorine ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found this in a stream at a local hiking spot and pulled it out a couple years ago. Still sitting thereJul 2013 ⋅ IllFatedIPA ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this? It is on the wall on the inside of a booth at a local bar. I tried messing around with it, but none of the controls actually do anything.Nov 2013 ⋅ Aquattro ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Encountered someone wearing a strange device in Japan, can anyone help me identify it? Until I figure it out, assuming I met a time-travelling cyborg.Mar 2013 ⋅ spyhi ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Something I found in the trash. It's from East Germany and has 4 little feet which makes me think it's meant to sit on a table. What is it, and does the shape have any symbolism I'm not aware of?Dec 2013 ⋅ mngreg ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #4
Saw a chic with a chemical compound tattooed on her neck. What is it?Nov 2013 ⋅ JChabbs ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found this years ago near a cliff, it is very heavy, solid metal. Call it the doom spike. What is it?Sep 2013 ⋅ VladStark ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
My dad and I found this in a field in Scotland. Im hoping someone here can help to identify what it is.Jul 2013 ⋅ TheDouglas96 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Hitler/Mussolini bandana? Left to relative in grandmother's will. Where/when did it come from?Dec 2013 ⋅ ciano ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #r/Mussolini
What type of jellyfish is this? Are they dangerous? Hundreds landing onshore in Long Beach, Ca.Sep 2013 ⋅ CombatGynecologist ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This ring has been in my friend's family for at least 3 generations. Anybody know what the symbol is?Apr 2013 ⋅ admbmb ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #3
Seen of the Coast of Port Kembla, NSW- What is it? (-34.452117, 150.901819 For Google Maps)Jul 2013 ⋅ Pulveratricious ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #452117 #901819 #150 #34
What is this plant? My mom has loved it since she was a little girl but can't find it anywhere and doesn't know the name of it. Thick, rubbery leaves. Thanks!Dec 2013 ⋅ tiramisucheese ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
These are all over the place in my college's science building. The building is from the 1970s. Some mapping device?Oct 2013 ⋅ trainharry ⋅ r/whatisthisthing ⋅ #1970
I took this picture awhile back of something gray and snot-like moving around in our pool. I was thinking a horribly mutated slug or something, but it was a solid, gooey mass and it was swimming. Any help?Apr 2013 ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
