What is this thing: the strangest finds. Issue 191

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.

«Flat, conical, heavy cast iron oar with floral pattern. What is this?”



This is an antique painted chisel — carpentry tool. Using it you can build wooden houses.

“Can someone tell me what this thing is? I found this in the forest. There are many rectangular openings and a hatch at the top. Nothing inside"



This is a dry well or leach chamber, simply a catch basin that allows water to collect and flow into the ground. You can use it to allow water to drip into a well and be carried out through pipes, or to allow water to flow into a reservoir and allow it to slowly dissipate into the ground. Typically these wells are buried underground. There is no point in installing it as in the photo.

“Multi-colored rubber “keys” on a rope. What are they for?



These are elastic bands for braces. In particular, this ring — sample, it was used to show patients color options.

«I found this thing at a thrift store. It appears to be made of bone, silver and stones. Very heavy"



This is an old wax seal.

«Small steel rod. I find them everywhere."



This is what the bristles from a hair massage brush look like. Over time, they begin to break free from the rubber that holds them and fall out.

«Received this in the mail. Round rings on a rope? They appear to be made of aluminum and plastic, with unique identification numbers on each ring."



These are rings for birds, especially pigeons. They are put on while the bird is still in the nest.

"What is this silicone cup with bristles inside needed for?"



This is a device for washing dogs' paws. An invaluable item for owners of long-haired breeds.

«This is a shield found in the National Museum of Denmark. What is built into its left side?



These are osteoderms — bony plates located in the skin of some animals. Most likely this shield is made of crocodile skin.

«What are these tiny rooms on the roof with windows and a fence on top? The purpose of the fence is especially interesting. Saw in Oslo, Norway"



This is called "widow's peak" or "widow's balcony". The fence kept sailors' wives from falling off the roof while they waited for their husbands to return home.

«Small transparent container with a red lid on the counter in the bathroom of a gas station. What is this?”



This is a bottle of pills that are often sold at gas stations in the United States. Viagra is usually packaged in capsules, sometimes — other medications, such as painkillers.

"What is this?"



These are moon shoes. Springboard boots for children. They even appeared in one of the scenes in the movie "Back to the Future". 
«This item is made of plastic. What is this?”



Everything is banal. This is a hanger for new socks.

«What is this thing? A friend bought this for me on his recent trip to Indonesia. The top is dome-shaped, has 5 holes, and the bottom is sealed.”



This is a vase with many holes for flowers — "flower frog".