What is this thing: the strangest finds. Issue 195

26 June 2024

Our world is changing so quickly that everyday things that people used to use now seem strange to us and it is very difficult to immediately figure out their functionality. It’s good that there are know-it-alls on the Internet who can tell you what these curious objects are.





1. These items were left in the shoemaker's workshop



These are heels for shoes. They were attached to heels so that the shoes would wear out less.

2. Saw it in an old bar



This is a bottle opener. It was attached to the wall for ease of use.

3. Stored in the kitchen



Container for ice cubes.

4. Resembles a lighter



This is a lighter.

5. What is this item?



This is a chew toy for dogs.

6. Spring with ring, and instructions for them



It's a puzzle. The ring should be positioned as shown in the figure.

7. It was used in medicine



It's an enema.

8. What is this metal vessel for?



Water container.

9. Winemakers need this



It is used to reseal wine bottles with corks.

10. Metal figures



These are cake decorations. There are holes for candles at the top.

11. This was clearly used when working with numbers



This is the old “Circle Calculator”. It was created in Germany at the beginning of the twentieth century.

12. Electronic device



Small travel alarm clock.

13. This item is used in the kitchen



This is a toaster.

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