People Who Needed A Hand Figuring Out What They Were Looking At
It's impossible to know everything, right? Sometimes we see something or find something or are even gifted something that we look at and go, "Huh? What am I supposed to do with this?" Luckily for us, we have the internet, and with a few clicks, we can usually find our answer.
What A Strange Black Box
The black box over on the driver's side window seems kind of sketchy, but it's actually the total opposite. It's a dealership lockbox that has a key code on it so the salespeople and mechanics can easily access the cars.
You Could Get That Caught On Something
The fact that this looks like it could be caught on something is kind of the point. This device goes on your keychain and you use it to hook on door handles or push elevator buttons.
What An Interesting Toy
This interesting-looking box is actually a learning tool! It's a Montessori color box. They're used to teach children about language and color variations. The goal is for the child to organize them from brightest to darkest.
Every Kitchen Should Have One Of These
How many of us have ended up with stained fingers or frustrated with the stems of fresh herbs? Well, this scissor-like contraption is for stripping herbs without the mess and hassle.
Computers Should Still Have These
This old and kind of dirty keyboard had a little button the new owner wasn't sure about: the little coffee button. Apparently, when you press it, it turns the screen saver on.
Someone Is Looking Out For This Person
This person came out of their house to find this bundle of burned paper and pine and were really confused by what it is. It's actually a charm to keep that person safe.
What Is The Point Of This Door?
It might seem like this bathroom door is kind of useless, but it has a purpose. It's cut on an angle like that so that if someone in the washroom was injured or stuck someone could easily reach over and unlock it.
They Look Like Bug Intenas
These little pieces of plastic sticking out of the hood of this car are small homemade rookie polls, which are usually found on transport trucks. They help the driver park more easily.
What's With The Money Signs?
If you, like me, thought that the two S's on this level were money signs, you'd be wrong. This is an electrician's level, and the S with the line through it means switch! So, these are used to install light switches.
A Multifunctional Clock
This is a clock that you would find in an assisted living home or a hospital. It was created to help nurses turn patients so that they wouldn't end up with bedsores. That's why there is the color code of "back," "right," and "left."
That's Cool It Glows In The Dark...But What Is It?
This weird-looking glow-in-the-dark contraption is actually for running at night. You place it on the heel of your shoes and it stays lit up so people can see you in the dark.
Seems Weird To Have A Dent There
The explanation for this dent in the jug is really simple. It's there to make sure that the jug doesn't explode if it freezes or is suddenly dropped. It's to hopefully avoid a big mess.
Anyone Else Grossed Out By This?
Imagine you were sipping on your energy drink and then you feel this brush against your lips. This is likely from there being a little too much calcium in the drink combined with an extreme temperature causing sodium alginate gelling.
At Least It's Really Cute
This person got this as a baby shower gift but wasn't sure what it was for. It's actually a door silencer. It covers the latch on the door so it doesn't make a noise when it opens or closes.
That's A High Tech Dog
Someone noticed that a dog that comes to their doggy daycare has this on their collar all the time and didn't know why. It's actually an electronic key of sorts to a fancy doggy door.
That's A Big Spoon
Someone found this spoon among their parents' things and didn't know if it was special or not. It's a proper soup spoon, so I guess you could say it's pretty impressive.
Remember When These Were Cool?
These novelty bracelets used to be the coolest thing that you could get. This person found one and couldn't figure out what the shape was. Turns out it's a dragon and monkey hybrid according to the maker.
This Looks Almost Scary
This scary-looking piece of kitchen gear is actually a cool thing. It's a cheese holder, so it allows you to cut or grate cheese without warming it up too much or the block moving around.
Every Pillow Should Have This
Someone spotted this on their pillow in a hotel and wondered what it was for. It's actually a device that's used to make sure that no bed bugs get in the zipper, which is the place they usually enter.
You've Heard Of Patio Heaters
These weird-looking silver pieces on the tables at this restaurant are used to keep people cool and, more importantly, to keep bugs away from everyone's food. No one wants a fly in their salad.
Everyone Needs One Of These
Believe it or not, this strange-looking keychain is actually made to hold onto your chapstick! You wouldn't have to go searching through your whole bag anymore if you had this.
It Looks Like A Boat Rudder
This strange-looking cooking utensil is actually really handy. It's made to be like a usual spatula in most senses, but the rudder on it makes it easy to break up meat.
What A Cute Little Hotel
This cute looking house is a great addition to anyone's garden. It's a bug hotel that provides a safe space for bugs to rest or hide when the weather gets cool.
I Bet It Feels Great On Your Fringers
This rubber ring may look sinister, but it is actually meant to help relax you. It's an acupressure ring and is used to improve the circulation in your fingers. They're fun to roll up and down your fingers.
Is This Some Kind Of Thermostat?
At first glance, this certainly looks like a thermostat and in a sense it kind of is. It's used to control a whole-house humidifier. So you get to decide how humid you want it in your house.
What On Earth Is This For?
Someone got this strange-looking thing in a goody bag from a dollar store. They had no idea what it is for, if it was for anything. But this is actually a device people use to help tie off balloons!
This Is Necessary For All Pet Owners
If you have a pet, you're probably going to want one of these. The person who got this as a gift wasn't sure what it was for. It's a mitt that works really well for getting pet hair off furniture.
That's A Cute Little Piggy
This adorable pig looks like a kind of piggy bank without a hole big enough for change. It's actually a little potpourri holder! He's cute and he'll make the house smell nice.
Not Just Any USB
This may look like a normal USB, but it's what is called a "USB condom." It allows you to plug your phone into any random USB without the risk of any of your information being transferred.
Good Thing We Don't Use These Anymore
This weird-looking contraption is actually an old teething ring. As you can imagine, it didn't work very well and usually just caused more discomfort for the poor little baby.
What A Weird Little Locket
This person found this metal disk in the shoebox of their new Nike shoes. It's actually a tiny little waffle maker keychain because the shoes are called the Waffle Racer 2.
What A Fancy Invitation
This is an invitation that was handed out for people to come and look at the eclipse complete with little glasses that are going to help you be able to look at it without hurting your eyes.
What Are These Little Bumps For?
This person wasn't quite sure what these little bumps on the railings are for until he realized that they correspond with the floor that they are on. They help you keep track of how many flights of stairs you've climbed.
Those Look A Bit Scary
These icicles that look kind of gross are pure sap. I wonder what they would be like when you melted them. Probably all sticky and maybe like a delicious syrup?
What A Weird Little Plastic Tray
This tray came in the new fridge that this person got, and they weren't sure what it was used for. It turns out that it's just a really fancy way to store your eggs.
What's Up With The Weird Shadows?
This person wasn't really sure why their glasses were giving off two different kinds of reflection no matter how the light came through them. It's because the lenses had different prescriptions, so they interact with light differently.
Stop Sign On A Trail?
On this trail that this person was walking, they came across stop signs every once in a while. It seemed weird until they clued in that they're for snowmobiles in the wintertime.
Those Are Some Lovely Colors
Someone left these in a store and the person who found them wasn't sure what to make of them. They're alchemy wands, so in theory, each one is filled with different kinds of energy...or different kinds of colored waters.
Such A Strange Thing To Find In A Beer
This person was pouring out their beer and found this little ball in it. It actually has an important purpose. They're called widgets, and they help control the head of the beer.
Is It Supposed To Be Creepy?
It might be a little creepy to come across these tiny forts in the forest, but there is nothing sinister about them. They were likely built by a troop of scouts in training, learning how to build emergency shelters.
