What's That Thing: The Strangest Finds. Issue 219

And here is a new part of our irregular column "Explain to me what this thing is?". It probably doesn't need a long introduction! So everyone is welcome to the post and we wish you a pleasant viewing.





Answer: "In the old days, they put these in the center of the table - the "main" salt shaker. And next to each plate there were smaller salt shakers."

"What is this hanging spoon-shaped thing I found at a thrift store?"



Answer: "These are standard tablespoon and teaspoon measurements - most likely a portable medicine measuring kit."

"This metal thing is attached to the wall in the bathroom of the apartment I rented through Airbnb in France. What is it for?"



Answer: "It's a magazine rack, just screwed upside down."

"This bronze artifact was found on the coast of northeastern Brazil. It's been in our family for many years."



Answer: "It's a table leg, and it's upside down."

"This thing is made of plastic, sharpened on one side. I got it as a New Year's gift. What is it for?"



Answer: "This is a holder for reading books. It is put on the thumb, the sharp end is pressed against the spine, and this way it is convenient to hold the book with one hand."

"Someone hid this thing at the bottom of a drawer. What is it for anyway?"



Answer: "It's a water bottle for a small hamster. I had one like that when I was a kid."

"What is this plastic thing? It's been in the bathroom for a long time."



Answer: "This item is needed to tighten the bolt on the toilet seat."

"What is this semicircle inside the desk drawer?"



Answer: "It is used to store various small items."

"What are these plastic scissors with some kind of metal loops and plastic teeth? No identification marks"



Answer: "This is a device for removing plant leaves. Let's take parsley, for example. We insert the stems into the loops, press them with the teeth and pull the parsley through the loops."

"Some kind of incomprehensible ceramic object with blunt teeth. Fits perfectly in the palm of your hand"



Answer: "This is a device for making garlic or ginger paste. Place it on a clove of garlic or ginger and move it, pressing lightly, and voila, the paste is ready."

"The nephews found this rubber thing in the basement of the house, no one in the family will admit whose it is"



Answer: "Yes, it's a toothbrush holder."

"I found this plastic box with a rubber triangle. The box opens and closes"



Answer: "It's a pill splitter."

"Found this thing in the kitchen drawer. What the hell is that?"



Answer: "It's a drink cooler."

"Found this in my bag with some other stuff. What is it?"



Answer: "Actually, it's a massager."

"Vintage dish rack. What are those fasteners on top?"



Answer: "Cups are hung there."