10 mysterious finds that almost baffled even the all-knowing Internet (14 photos)

Have you ever found something that makes you want to ask, "Who did this and why?"





People found these strange objects in the most unexpected places: in a gift bag with candies, among the junk on the shelves of a second-hand store, and even on the beach, where, it would seem, everything had long been thoroughly studied. Users, although with difficulty, identified these artifacts. But could you identify them all without the help of friends and search engines?

1. A metal strip with tightly fitted flat loops



A corset bone, necessary to support the frame of a lady's wardrobe item.

2. Wooden box with a drawer, hinged lid and metal decor





Music box. The drawer contained additional cylinders with different melodies.



3. Plastic disk with removable silicone pads, fabric circles inside, mount and transparent plastic plug



Keychain for wiping smartphone screen.

4. Four-piece plastic collapsible device



Portable collapsible toilet seat for small children.

5. Small plastic cylinder with viscous liquid inside and a clip at the top



Luminous fish lure.



6. A gun-shaped tool with similar functionality



A gun, but only for piercing. The tool is used for piercing ears.

7. A hard object of obvious natural origin with sharp edges



This is a water chestnut, also known as a water nut, water nut, or devil's nut.



8. Yellow and red structure with a rubber-insulated wire in an airplane



An emergency locator beacon is a key tool in finding planes after a crash. These devices transmit a distress signal via COSPAS-SARSAT satellites, allowing rescuers to locate the wreckage faster and increase the chances of saving survivors.

9. A device on the wall of a cruise ship cabin



An emergency light. It can also be pulled out of the wall and used as a flashlight.

10. A heavy bronze thing with a pattern on the bottom



Chinese seals used in place of a signature. Yinzhang are traditional seals carved from stone or other hard materials, usually with hieroglyphic inscriptions. The impression of such a seal is a signature and certifies the will of the owner, who can be either a ruler or a government official, or a private individual.