Surprising finds await those who have stumbled upon perplexing discoveries. The internet, a hub for online investigators, reveals fascinating hidden facts about unique and curious phenomena, eliminating the need for traditional research methods like visiting libraries or consulting professionals.
1. “Found this thrown at the bottom of a lake in Stockholm. It was overgrown with algae on the outside. Nothing grows on the inside, so the liquid is not water. No markings.”
2. “I found 25 of these things individually wrapped in men’s briefs and socks.”
3. “My mother says this cast iron thing is for pouring oil, but my grandmother says she’s wrong and can’t remember what it’s for. Help?”
4. “What is this pair of scissors I bought years ago at flea market?”
5. “What’s this brass or copper-like thing in the bathroom door handle?”
6. “I found this wooden device. It’s maybe for stretching something or measuring?”
7. “I found this in a random box of kitchen supplies. Is this just for carving meat or some other food?”
8. “It is made of clay/terra cotta and can fit inside a palm. It came with something I bought but I can’t remember what. What is it used for?”
9. “Metal, plastic, and canvas-looking fabric clips. They are a few inches long, what are they?”
10. “My kids got these for Halloween. They are thin plastic, what are they?”
11. “What are these blue reflecting markers for? They are mounted on a pole, facing the field.”
12. “What’s this odd-looking glass I found while walking on the beach in Hawaii?”
Do you know what any of these surprising finds are? If yes, feel free to comment the answer below!
No 9 these are for holing up stocking (1940 – 1970 ‘ish)
#9 are garter clips that were used to hold up stockings with a garter belt or panty girdle.