What's That Thing: The Strangest Finds. Issue 218

The world is full of different things, and you need to have encyclopedic knowledge to know what is used for what. Fortunately, there are many users on the Internet who can help with solving even a very difficult problem. In this post, you will see interesting objects whose purpose is shrouded in mystery.





1. Found in the library. Wooden object with two small and one large hole



This is a page holder. You insert your thumb into the hole and hold the book in one hand, straightening the pages.

2. Triangular plastic washer with what looks like a chip inside



Environmental sensor. Measures and records temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.

3. Inherited this thing along with the property. The handle goes down with pressure



This is a commercial hanging potato cutter. It makes French fries.

4. What is that little thing that looks like a spoon?



Snuff spoon.

5. The handle is hollow, and if you unscrew the brass handle on the side, you will see a brass rod running through it



This is a shoe brush with a built-in reservoir for cream. The small brass rod screwed into the side is some kind of needle valve for slow spraying.

6. Glazed ceramic tube with a spout, closed at the bottom with a rubber stopper



Incense holder, grotesque ceramic figurine.

7. Found on an old farm. Stone block with holes and wooden handle



This is a vintage tool for waxing skis.

8. Small Silver Cylinder



Cigar guillotine. One end is used to punch a hole in the cigar, and the rod is used to clean the guillotine itself.

9. This was found in a vintage store, but the owner wasn't sure what it was. The red circle at the top had a light bulb that created the effect of movement



Eye training device designed for viewing to correct nearsightedness or farsightedness.

10. Found in a box of old things



This is a tabletop flag holder.

11. Transparent plastic item, found on the windowsill



This is a plastic part for the cord that raises the window blinds.

12. A handle found in an old sewing basket, the bottom is separated from the top



This is a darning egg. To make it easier to repair wool socks and other knitted clothing. It is held by the handle and applied to the desired place, and the other hand is used to darn.