What is this thing: the strangest finds. Issue 165
We regularly come across things that we cannot immediately identify. All these incomprehensible things excite the imagination and torment you with doubts, but here, as always, experts from the network come to the rescue, who easily and quickly solve all the riddles.
«What is that thing on the pocket knife? There is a small turning bolt at the end. What is it for?” 
Pocket glass cutter.
«What is this thing? It detaches from the table below. The lid opens, it’s empty inside.” 
This is a tray table. It is supposed to have a metal strip underneath that fits into the wooden tray to allow it to be placed at different angles for reading and eating.
"What is the purpose of this little window in the door?" 
This window allows you to talk to someone without opening the door.
«All clothespins have individual numbers. For what?” 
Each mold has its own number, so if clothespins start coming off the line with flaws, you can determine which mold needs replacing.
"What is this thing with a round hole and a small screen inside?" 
This is a pool access alarm that allows you to detect if the gate door has been left open to prevent children or pets from wandering in and drowning.
«I bought a house and discovered something hidden in the bushes. Screwed into a wooden ball, looks like a mace. What is it for? 
There is/has been a trend to make decorative onion flowers from recycled metal and other waste materials.
«What is that thing screwed to the trash can door? A little bigger than my fist. This is not a castle." 
The trash containers are probably locked to prevent strangers from rummaging through them; a key is needed for it.
«What is this box with arrows? There are no connectors in it, only these arrows.” 
This is a humidifier for cigars. It is placed in water or moisturizer is applied to the frogs and then placed in a cigar storage box.
«What is this? Found it in the yard. My wife says it's a tombstone. And I think it’s a geodetic sign.” 
This is a grave marker. In any case, it would be a good idea to make sure that the grave was not excavated by the developer and the remains were not thrown into a landfill.
«I saw this thing on my girlfriend. What is this anyway?” 
This is an abdominal exercise machine.
"What is that protruding piece at the bottom of the lotion bottle?" 
This is done so that during the manufacture of the product it can be rotated in a vertical position.
