Have you ever held something and wondered what it is for or why it was ever invented in the first place? You’re not alone.
People have shared the most bewildering objects that left them wondering about their uses. Here, we’ve narrowed down the top ten:
10. Metal Spring with Plastic Ends
Metal spring with plastic ends, 20cm long, no writings or markings
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A Reddit user said the most intriguing thing they encountered was a 20cm-long metal spring with plastic ends. They couldn’t understand what it could possibly be used for until fellow internet users told them its purpose.
The 20cm-long stick was a facial hair remover. Similar to a tweezer, the stick is rolled onto a face, and it plucks the small facial hair out.
9. A Metal Flour Duster
Cleaning out my grandma’s house to sell and found this. What the heck is it?
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A person found a metal object in her grandmother’s house and couldn’t begin to comprehend how it was used. Reddit users revealed that it was a flour duster used to sprinkle flour across a surface. Alternatively, it was also used to dust powdered sugar over cookies.
8. A Neon Light Support
made of glass and threaded like a screw. has two anchor like points that jut out and the top has an indent.
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One user found a glass object threaded like a screw. It was found near an electrically powered sign hanging on a building.
The glass object was revealed to be a neon light support. It featured two anchor-like points and had an indented top.
7. A Mushroom-Shaped Glass Ornament
What is this? I found it years ago at a goodwill and thought it was cute but it doesn’t seem to actually have a purpose.
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Shopping at Goodwill is like looking for treasure. One Reddit user found a mushroom-shaped glass object which they found cute. However, they never understood its purpose.
One commenter stated that the ornament looked like something used in a garden. “It looks like the base could be submerged beneath the soil,” they stated.
6. A Satin Hanger Cover
What is this padded satin item with ribbon ties and a hole in the middle? Appears possibly handmade, like a case for a beauty item.
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Someone shared an image of a padded satin object that had ribbon ties on the sides and a hole in the middle. They wondered whether it was meant to be some sort of case for a beauty item.
One user came to their rescue and revealed it was actually a hanger cover. It is used on wooden hangers to prevent light items from slipping off. The person tried to fit a hanger on the cloth, and it fit perfectly. Problem solved!...CONTINUE READING