15 unusual objects that required expert identification (19 photos)

Every day people find something strange and unknown. Sometimes the find baffles a person and it is completely unclear what it is and what it is for. But on the World Wide Web you can find an answer to any question. Including explanations for some unusual finds.





1. "It was in the woods"



Your find turned out to be a steam boiler. Similar boilers were used on trains. They were also used to heat buildings.





"This unit was used in a sawmill"

2. "Found in the shallow waters of Guama"



The finder noted that the find left him in a state of mild stupor. Experts have suggested that these are missile fragments, citing reports of a failure during the launch of a Chinese missile.

3. "This was my grandfather's find. Found near Liverpool. Left over from the war. Decorated"



This type of art is called "trench art". If you google it, you can find many such engravings. They were applied to artillery shells.

4. "Why is the tip of the cue topped with a billiard ball?"



This cue is designed for small children to play billiards, or more precisely, to prevent the table cloth from getting damaged or torn during play.

5. "I discovered this when I moved, in the kitchen. The neighbors didn't offer any suggestions. The rubber or silicone part, the smaller one, is quite heavy"



This part is used to brew tea.



6. "I found an unusual old concrete pillar in Croatia. There are spikes on top. It looks like a monument"



Hello! I live in Split. This is a statue of a sea urchin. There are a lot of sea urchins on this beach, which means the sea here is clean. Urchins live only in clean sea water. Now there are much fewer of them, so you can swim. This monument does not have a hidden meaning. Most likely, the wreath was left for someone in particular.

7. "This was found in the basement of an old German house built before the war"



This is a very old pestle and mortar

8. "This is what I found in my grandfather's documents. My grandfather is Czech"



With this official letter, Bohemian soldier Johann Slavik was released from the army after serving eleven and a half years. This is the Austrian Empire. Dated December 1826. It also served as a pass and a recommendation. 33 years old. Single. Catholic. It also indicates his place of birth and profession. He was not entitled to disability payments or any other benefits. The rest of the text indicates the disability he received before being released from service. All the interesting parts are handwritten, but I can't decipher them.

9. "I was digging around in my toolbox and found this thing. Can anyone explain what it's for?"



These portable locks used to be used in hotels.

10. "I think it's made of iron. There's a sign in front that says 'child'"



It looks like a child's toy or an exhibit. People disagree, but many think it's a child's toy stove.

11. "I found this strange wooden structure in a field in Illinois. Any guesses?"



This structure is called the "Alpine Tower". They install them in training camps.

12. "This device was placed in the garden by our neighbors. What is it for?"



A device for repelling cats.

13. "Found on the beach. "Tangled in seaweed"



Looks like Shri Harkrishan



14. "It looks like a regular birdhouse. But inside there was some strange technical mechanism. The forest is located on a lake. Germany"



A secret hiding place. A laminated map with a logo used in geocaching was attached to the door. This is a type of tourist game using satellite and navigation systems.

15. "Found in the Backyard"



This is a statue of St. Joseph. They bury it in the yard to sell the house.