Plastic baggie with maybe pillow batting inside it, zip-tied closed around an air hose.5mo ⋅ JUSTICE_SALTIE ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I saw these on several rooftops in Greece. I thought it was solar panels, but what is the drum shaped thing on the top of it?2yr ⋅ bw57570 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
A pan with two handles but this small cup welded to the middle. what is it for and is the metal funnel of use with it?1yr ⋅ vvvaaaggguuueee ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This divot on my school's desk. All these kinds of desks have it. It's about the size of a ping pong ball.2yr ⋅ Ju5t_50m3_Guy ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Open spoon with spikes; trident-like fork; tongs with a chicken foot and a perforated spoon. All antique silver.3yr ⋅ hamster-cow ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this rooster basin looking things on the wood stove used for?1yr ⋅ uberCalifornia ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Took cover plate off light switch and this is under it. Feels like sawdust, but more springy.2yr ⋅ NetDork ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this steel, heavy thing that came in my Amazon package?1yr ⋅ Just-Tryna-Socialize ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This watch has been passed down through my wife’s family. Any idea who made it and how old?5yr ⋅ LLstewJay ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Two plastic hook shaped tools with double forks on the end. What are these and what they used for?1yr ⋅ Repulsive-Wear8696 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
There is a gun/arms exchange program in Mexico, a lady brought this.. what is this thing?5yr ⋅ mztclo ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found in Ukraine. Something military? Text on it “MT-R91”. Metal case with rope.1yr ⋅ Interesting-Desk-515 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I know it’s a speed boat but holy horsepower what kind of speed boat?6yr ⋅ Mylnari ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this fiber/sand ball? Found among thousands like it on a beach in Spain. It weighs almost nothing.4yr ⋅ ErikBech ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
My friend found this bat in his house, does anyone know what species it is? Located in MD.5yr ⋅ Commander_Dodo ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this steel wire, with a smaller gauge of wire wrapped around it, used for? Magnets are attracted to the metal, and it's harder than aluminum (both core and wrap) so I'm guessing it's stainless steel.2yr ⋅ jaycobie ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Returned from out of town with a box addressed to us. Present??? Receipt attached to box $259...sweet present! Nope a box with a bunch of plastic? Besides a scam? What would the plastic be for?1yr ⋅ KimothyM ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This is strongly affixed wall in an old medical office in Canada. It's about 8cm wide (That's 1/1143 of a football field for the Americans here).2yr ⋅ Mad_scientwist ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this Asterisk style wall socket/cover in my buddies new Oregon house?1yr ⋅ KSI_SpacePeanut ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
It's metal, and feels like it's hollow. Has three little bumps on each side. Doesn't appear to be able to open in anyway (although it might just be seized) found in an old garage. Anyone have any idea what it is?5yr ⋅ Kurt_Smith_02 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Antique hammer with inserts at either end? Does anyone know what the name is and what it’s used for ? No visible stamping1yr ⋅ sprint-13 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
this number thingy, anyone have any ideas? it's not speed, height, or temperature. the number is usually around 50-60. it's there all day displaying a number1yr ⋅ sementhe ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this disc thing I was just handed with my bagel? About 10 inches in diameter. Pouch is too small to hold a can. Tag says “Dist. by PrimeLine (alphabroder) cpsiatracking.com” I went to the URL, and it doesn’t exist. Searched those companies’ products and found nothing relevant.1yr ⋅ ActivityFar178 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found on a light pollution map. Anyone know what the three spots in the ocean are? Satellite image shows nothing there.5yr ⋅ thestealthpenguin ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Yellow/orange plastic, semi-circular object found in my coworkers dog's stomach, just removed during surgery. Approximately 1x2 long. Any ideas? This is the only photo I have, no other angles unfortunately.11mo ⋅ Anxious-Kiwi-92 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
A pipe coming from the woods that zigzags before ending near a creek1yr ⋅ sgt_pepr ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Beer Fuzzys - So I work at a gas station/drug store and we sell a lot of beer. Recently they’ve all been arriving with this strange fuzzy white sediment in and around the cap of the bottles and no one has a clue why or what it is.8mo ⋅ Revolutionary_Can369 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Small metallic object found in the woods many years ago. Decent D&D prop and desk clutter1yr ⋅ TheRealJackCaudwell ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found in Madrid Airbnb. Some sort of board game with dice and chips. Would love to look up the rules!4yr ⋅ tuesday_guy ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
About 2 feet long numbers 1-10 on both sides. At a restaurant (Shari's)1yr ⋅ Gusto74 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What has made these funny markings on my housemate’s candle cover? She has never lit the candle, but it sits on her windowsill in the sunlight!3yr ⋅ nosefluteenthusiast ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What are these curved metal bars attached above the doors of this small barn?1yr ⋅ Treegnome329 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This thing I found at a thrift store, when you pull the handle something winds up inside.4yr ⋅ blebbleb1 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I found this old pencil like thing. It's one solid piece of metal though!!5yr ⋅ Drdoomsalot ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Saw this while driving. Large metal structure that looks like it rotates to display the names at something like a county fair. Not sure what it's purpose is or why it's so large (about the size of a pickup truck).2yr ⋅ Stork13 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this ship/vessel spewing off the coast of Portugal?2yr ⋅ Lionstigersandkat ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Green Lizard body is about 9 inches long found floating in our pool this morning5yr ⋅ topwrastler ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Metal, plastic, and canvas-looking fabric clips. They are a few inches long and some say FLATEX3yr ⋅ Puppyluv4lyfe ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
A friend posted this pic from a house for sale on our Discord channel, asking what the machine above the bed is and none of us know. It has 4 nozzle-like bits hanging from a metal stand and seems to have some (electrical?) wires running up to it.2wk ⋅ local_scoundrel ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
A ruler + letter opener + ? What is the use of these numbered buttons?4yr ⋅ NugoKnowsBest ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Kids pack on air flight contained these with no explanation or instructions. What are they?2yr ⋅ Buggslondon ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
vaguely key shaped object with hole in one end, about three inches long, appears soft to the touch but unwilling to touch it, no apparent writing or markings. any ideas?1yr ⋅ getwhatImsaying ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What does this thing do? The top is just spinning. Doesn’t look like a camera.5yr ⋅ blafurznarg ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
WITT? zip tied to the underneath of my Mountainbike seat. Flimsy plastic and there are 2 of them3yr ⋅ MenBeGamingBadly ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found on the southern shores of Lake Michigan. Seems that the wheels? were able to rotate possibly before rusting together.4yr ⋅ momLife517 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this stuff building up on my AC radiator fins. I can't find what it is, but it doesn't seem to be the metal itself corroding, and it is kinda like compressed cornstarch.2yr ⋅ Hunter62610 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Recently bought a house, the yard has several spots that looks like this, more info in comments!4yr ⋅ pumpkinspicepiggy ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this pvc pipe in my laundry room? Cold air is coming out from it.1yr ⋅ shiggity80 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Around half the houses on my street have these white posts on the tip of their roofs, what do they signify? (Brampton, Ontario for reference)1yr ⋅ SpaceNinja25 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
About two feet in height, holes go through and to the base, made of clay I think.3yr ⋅ KnowLoitering ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Big wooden thing that kinda looks like a clothes pin. It's about 4lbs, and 85cm tall. It's a dark wood that's a bit worn down and I'm guessing it's over 40 years old?1yr ⋅ solidboom ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this thing? It’s magnetic, very dark grey, weighs 22 grams, I think it’s metal. Cold to touch, but warms up in my hand.1yr ⋅ MotherOfMagpies23 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
When you pull the ring on this, four little pins come out. What is it used for?4yr ⋅ johnsinternetsales ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Bought a 12 pack of tea and one of the bottles had this red tape on it, does it mean anything?11mo ⋅ RealMemeLord876 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What the heck is this growing in my landscaping? It’s oozing red and orange juice.4yr ⋅ mubirdie ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Weird flat hubcaps, with small holes like a colander. Purely decorative?5yr ⋅ jamieasp ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found this at my grandma's house in Austria. Apparently belonged to my dead Granpa. What did he get it for?5yr ⋅ Evageddon ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Old man in front of me at the bank was trying to exchange these for American currency because his wife was just put in the hospital for memory complications. They wouldn’t take them so I gave him $20 for both. Pretty sure they are not a real currency just wondering what they are???6yr ⋅ nelsroyc ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is the purpose of this mirrors? I came across them in Trosa, Sweden, near the river. They are on almost every house5yr ⋅ kemcio17 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This weird thing on wheels parked in Vancouver for the past few months3yr ⋅ maxbayko ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Inside a coffee table in a Charleston, SC hotel. Wooden objects with point on one end, spheres on the other end. Fids?3mo ⋅ jerkstore47 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found this metal key shaped object with in my wall behind some meshes, anyone knows what this is?2yr ⋅ Lofi_Enjoyer ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I saw this building at work the other day, its detached from any other buildings its about 15 ft tall windows on all sides but only on the top and a door in front3mo ⋅ Frankthetank8 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this star on this 14th century English knight's shoe armor?1yr ⋅ ChasedByACyanCow ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
WITT about 2 foot wide indent in the wall that has its own overhead light and light switch.1yr ⋅ Major-tomm ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Weird sealed pouch inside a baggie filled with some sort of gel and some metal oval with raised lines on it. Randomly appeared inside someones backpack in New Zealand.5yr ⋅ MyTeaIsMighty ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Large plastic hood with gloves attached. Found in Chicago residential alleyway.2yr ⋅ so_verysorry ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What are these utensils I got in a mixed pack at the thrift store used for?1yr ⋅ etherama1 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
These ropes (?) got installed in a rest area at the office. Any idea what they are for?5yr ⋅ snail_rapist ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This came from a place that sells plastic profiles... there's instructions, but I don't get what it is? They gave it to me free with my order.4yr ⋅ homerunchippa ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Cast iron chicken, rescued from the scrap heap. Any idea what they’re used for?1yr ⋅ RepTheDee ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I’m trying to figure out who these ancestors are. Any idea of the military uniform? Origin/era?4yr ⋅ deination ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is going on here!? (Apologies if this isn’t the proper sub)5yr ⋅ Ordinary-Average-Guy ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Anyone know what this is from? My grandmother recently passed and we are going through her memories. She stole it from Paris when she visited, yes stole lol. Believe it was from a game of some kind. Any help would be great, thank you!5yr ⋅ StinkySteinke ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this black knob thing on the armrest of an amtrak train seat? It moves when pulled3yr ⋅ CMDR_RobotDeer ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Small hole thing that water comes out of when the faucet spout is on, what is this for?2yr ⋅ lucie_the_lurker ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Any ideas? Metal, non magnetic, lighter than iron. Found in a field 70 years ago by a friend's mom5yr ⋅ fishrockcarving ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this chimney-like structure in the water in Norrkoping, Sweden?2yr ⋅ orangecactusjam ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Saw this in the work break room. What is it? Why would it be illegal to use it?5yr ⋅ GoodOlJonesy ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I recently bought a 1980s mobile home in southern Illinois to renovate. Somehow missed this thing while walking through. This was found alongside crossbows and other contraptions. I’m scared to move it because it looks like something that can explode lol1yr ⋅ jesusisrealandalive ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Hollow metal tube with two removable plugs on the end. There was some grey grease like substance in the tube.2yr ⋅ 4_0Cuteness ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Metal, conical tapered shape. Decent weight to it. Doesn’t appear to open in anyway. Found in a garden in the UK.2yr ⋅ Chorleywood ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Lightweight, metal object with chain connecting two pieces. Both sides are identical with no identifying marks. Labeled as “mystery item.”1yr ⋅ tired-until-infinity ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This dagger I found in my grandma’s house. (More photos in comments)5yr ⋅ EZWINEZLIFE ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
These husks maybe meant for smoking? Left behind at a house a bought by an East African man along with a bunch of BBQ supplies.3yr ⋅ stinkyelbows ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
I have found this during vacuum cleaning the flat we rent in Scotland. It’s like an old m&m but with a couple’s face on it. is it a common thing here to make things like this as a “thanks for coming to our wedding” or what is it?1yr ⋅ ed0beb0p ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Old industrial iron things used as fence, 3.5’ tall, rusty, look very very heavy. Located in NC1yr ⋅ Injimadator ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
My friend recently bought a house and found a treasure trove of these statues in the basement. What are they? This one only says “Men Dancing” on the bottom. No other markings.5yr ⋅ MissYogaPants ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
This big Zamboni looking thing turning the pavement white. Its very loud (sounds like a loud AC unit) and it takes a while for covering up a section2yr ⋅ Shenghia ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What are these rectangular objects in windows of a building? they are about the size of a window air conditioner and they have 3 holes on the front. also seen on a NYC building7mo ⋅ reddit33450 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
What is this black plastic gun thing? The metal plunger at the back is spring-loaded -- you cock it by pulling it back. Found in the junk drawer of a house I moved into.1mo ⋅ Alaska_Jack ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Made of clay/terra cotta, can fit inside a palm. It came with something I bought but can't remember what.1yr ⋅ potatochild001 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Found this in a parking lot. The six knobs on the right turn the little ones on the left. They can be locked in the 4 position with the pin. What is this thing?4yr ⋅ Sword_of_Damokles ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
These two notched yellow hooks made of plastic, found in a geocache5yr ⋅ aerovistae ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
Construction device with a yellow base. Not sure if it goes into the ground. Makes melodic humming noises at regular intervals and increases in pitch.1yr ⋅ PSN_ALadyCat ⋅ r/whatisthisthing
