What a thing: the strangest finds. Issue 159

We regularly come across things that are not immediately recognizable. All these incomprehensible things excite the imagination and torment with doubts, but here, as always, experts from the network come to the rescue, who easily and quickly solve all the riddles.

I need help identifying this item





This is a tool for polishing wine glasses and glasses.

What kind of wooden object is this?



This is a device for stretching hats.

What is this thing?



This is tongs for asparagus.

Metal triangle with a plastic handle at the top. What could it be?



This is a woodworking knife, but it can also be used to cut linoleum or sculpt clay.

Wooden ladle with two compartments



This is an ozhau - a traditional ladle from Kazakhstan. It is used for pouring koumiss and shurpa.

They are made of elastic plastic



This is a prank. You put the rubber piece over your ear and it looks like you have a Q-tip sticking out of your head.

Received this in the mail, I have no idea what it is



They were used during the pandemic to open doors or press buttons without touching the surface with your fingers.

A small brass vessel on a stick. What is this?



This is a miniature bed warmer.

The item is slightly larger than the battery and weighs almost the same. At the top there is a small hole and a combination of numbers from 5 to 9



This is a needle case with small compartments inside. The top is not removable: the numbers indicate the size of the needles that are inserted and withdrawn through a small hole.

I found this in my grandfather's closet. What it is?



These are tongs for sugar.

I found this on a farm



This is a drink holder. "What is this tiny house in the middle of the ocean?"





This is an old but still functioning lighthouse. It is located in Alabama, in the center of Mobile Bay.

“I was walking down the street and saw a bag of water fastened above the door, and in it were several coins. What is it?



This is a homemade home remedy for flies and mosquitoes. It is believed that the light reflected from the water and coins repels annoying insects.

"Found this little baby elephant in the house after a party. Now we argue that it is»



This is a reusable drink cooler instead of ice cubes. Must be kept in the freezer.

“Found these tiny brown grains on top of the mattress topper, right under my husband's pillow. I beg you, do not say that these are someone's eggs!



It looks like foam filler, it seeps through the fabric and then rolls into balls.

“I don’t understand what this cup is for? It also has a small hole at the bottom.



It looks like a germinator for bulbous plants.

"Wooden elephants with a rod threaded through them. The rod is extended, and the elephants are removed.



It's simple: it's a napkin holder.

"A strange glass object. Hollow, has a through holeno, so it's not a vase"



This is a candlestick.

"Tennis racket with a hook at the back, on a long chain with a ball at the end"



This is used to measure the height of the net in tennis. The hook is attached to the top of the net, and the net is lowered until the ball touches the grass.

«Glass gizmos with a decorative flower pattern. 600 g each"



They look like piano feet to protect the floor from damage.

"Metal holder in the form of a rocket"



This is a rack for bar tools.

“This is not the first time I have seen such a bulge at the bottom of a lotion bottle. What is she for?



This is so that during the production process the conveyor can turn the bottle over for labeling.

“In my college dormitory there are several such niches per floor. The building was built in 1969



It looks like a telephone booth. At one time, a telephone was probably installed there.

“Found this trinket in a jewelry box. The disk slides up and down the chain.



This is an antique chain for women's watches.