What a thing: the strangest finds. Issue 162
Some people like to look at flea markets and look for antiques there, while others are lucky when unusual items are in the homes of relatives. But they all have one thing in common: they stumble upon strange things and at first cannot understand why what are they used for. Fortunately, the Internet is full of experts, who are eager to solve various mysteries. Take a look at the collection outlandish items. 
1. Today I was sorting things out and found this 
Looks like a cork from a carafe.
2. I have this strange artifact. It has one hole in the center and a smaller hole underneath 
This is an oil lamp. The big hole at the top is where oil is poured in, and a small hole at the end holds the wick.
3. White solid washed ashore on the beach 
Paraffin from ships.
4. Does anyone know what it is? 
Volvariella bombycina, silky straw or woody mushroom. Begins to develop in a thin ovoid sac. It's unusual but a widespread species in the territory: Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Europe and North America.
5. Small plastic bag with red gel and a metal disc inside 
Hand warmer. You can 'click' on a metal piece and it will start a chemical reaction.
6. This is a steel wire frame with two glass balls. Balls can rotate inside the frame 
This is a razor blade sharpener.
7. Funnel 4 meters high with 3 outlets next to the playground 
Throw the ball inside and guess which hole it will fly out of. This is child's play.
8. What are these little knitted tubes? 
These are chair socks to keep the feet from scratching the floor.
9. Small metal clasps 
A device for lifting a long skirt so as not to stain the hem dirt or make it easier to move. It was attached first to the hem, and then to belt with a cord, ribbon or chain.
10. What are these tiny objects? We found a pack of 10 
Hygienic slips for a medical stethoscope.
11. Works like scissors, the tip is not sharp, but shorter the end looks like it's meant to be packaged 
These are antique candlesticks.
12. Found at a yard sale 
This is a corn cleaner.
