What Are These Things? (14 pics)
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- 17 Nov, 2023 |
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“What is this weird rubber penguin thing? It’s about 7 inches tall.”
Answer: “It’s a dive stick. Throw it in the pool. Dive down and get it.”
“These lead blocks were found in a UK river. 125 g each. Can anyone positively identify them?”
Answer: “They are reminiscent of the Kuberakolam.”
“My colleague gave me this. I have no idea what it is. It’s about 5 cm high and 4.5 cm whide. At the bottom is a suction cup.”
Answer: “Looks like a phone stand.”
“Husband’s truck exploded, this came out.”
Answer: “It’s the inside bits, the catalyst, of a catalytic converter.”
“I got a bag containing 6 of these from China. I have no idea why! What are they?”
Answer: Rose of Jericho (Resurrection Plant, Dinosaur Plant, Jericho Rose)
“I found it in a forest in Sweden, about 1 m from the ground, roughly 20 cm in size. Hard to the touch, but drips liquid when knocked.”
Answer: “Looks like a polypore fungus that is exuding excess moisture, called guttation.”
“Spoon type thing with a metal plate and hole?”
Answer: “That is a soup spoon for mustachioed gentlemen.”
“Hollow small glass object with a weird opening. What is it?”
Answer: Glass vase/flower holder.
“Black liquid that appears to have dripped from the ceiling, right underneath a light.”
Answer: “Bad ballast, they are potted with that goo.”
“This came out of an 18-wheeler trailer. No one in the warehouse knew what it’s for. It’s roughly 40 inches long and all metal. This is the second one we’ve found.”
Answer: “Battery cable retractor.”
“Small plastic object. Has a cap that covers 2 small nubs on top.”
Answer: “I was over here assuming it was for 2 part epoxy.”
“Pop can sized angry faced plastic lady.”
Answer: “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-on crud inside of the microwave.”
“Blue rubber object found in the kitchen after someone stayed here.”
Answer: “It’s a silicone hot plate picker-upper.”
“I bought this dish in a thrift store, thinking it might be good for tacos. It wasn’t ideal. What’s its actual purpose?”
Answer: “Looks like a toast rack to me.”