What is this thing: the strangest finds. Issue 173

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.

This item has a suction cup that appears to serve as a stand. One compartment is open and the other is closed, as in the photo

Answer: “This is a device for replacing light bulbs in hard-to-reach places.”

“Silicone cup? My parents received this item from an unknown address. It's made of soft material."

Answer: “This is a device that helps get rid of cellulite.

Help me understand what this is"

Answer: “Looks like a rotating tie holder that attaches to the wall.”

“I bought a new shirt. Included with the packaging were these plastic strips. What are they needed for?"

Answer: “These are stiffening ribs for the collar. You can insert them into the collar to keep it in shape.”

“Found this under the passenger seat in my car. There are magnets on the back side. Did someone put a GPS tracker in my car?

Answer: “It is definitely a GPS tracker. My boss once found one like this in his car.”

“What is this collapsible metal contraption attached to my porch?”

Answer: “It’s a device for crushing cans.”

“I found this thing in my office and I can’t figure out what it’s for. It is metal, approximately 1 mm thick"

Answer: “This is the key to open the paper towel holders in the restrooms.”

I can't remember what it was for, if I ever knew it at all. What it is?"

Answer: “These tongs are used to lift hot jars without burning your fingers.”

What it is? It closes with a click and it's not a pair of scissors."

Answer: “This is a pair of genuine antique Victorian candle wick trimmers.”

“A wooden object with carvings and wooden rings that cannot be removed. Found this in the park"

Answer: “This is a Mexican hot chocolate stirrer/whip known as a molinillo.”

What could it be?

Answer: “This is a device for cutting off the top of the shell of a boiled egg.” You can see several similar ones here.