Have you ever found something unusual in your home but didn’t know it? From special tools to unique decorations, these mysterious items may leave you scratching your head. You may even need to search the internet to find out what it is. Can you guess what these items were used for?
But don't worry, see if you can imagine what previous generations did with these fascinating objects.
The iron flue damper.
One user was left baffled after spotting an unusual item at their grandmother's place and shared it on Reddit to find out its meaning
In the picture, the item was described as an iron piece adorned with stampings on both sides. It appeared to have an iron post with a spiraled end, and the iron plate could rotate.
Several viewers were baffled by it, admitting that they had no idea about its purpose, while others suggested that it might be an iron flue damper.
Yes! It is an iron flue damper.
These iron flue dampers are still in use today, although they are rarely encountered. They can be found while antique shopping, and they represent captivating artifacts that contribute to our historical heritage
Now, let's proceed to unravel the enigma of the next item!
2. A rotating tie holder
One user was left baffled after discovering an unusual item in their father's room and posted a question about it on Reddit: 'What is this thing?'
In the picture, the unusual item appeared to resemble a rotating tie holder or the steering wheel of a very small boat. Some others described it as a part of a clock. Meanwhile, others admitted that they didn't know what it was.
Below the post, another user give their answer:” Looks like a rotating tie holder that gets mounted to a wall”.
3. It is a GPS tracker
Another user faced a similar incident after finding unusual items on their passenger seat. They were baffled when they suspected it was a GPS tracker.
They shared it on Reddit with the question: 'Found this under my passenger seat. It has magnets on the back. Is this a GPS tracker someone put in my car?
Yes!, It is a GPS tracker
Below the post, several users commented:
One person said: ‘Well I tried to add a link but it got removed. Google search Spytech logo. It's a gps tracker.’
A second wrote: ‘This absolutely is a tracker. My boss found one on his truck....wife tryin to catch him up. Exactly the same.’
A third commented: ‘It is but it’s not discrete one, might be part of your finance agreement.”
4. It’s an anticellulite device
One user said that their parents received this item randomly in the mail from an unknown address. It appeared to be a silicon cup-like object.
However, they were unsure of its meaning and even joked that the material was malleable. They shared it on Reddit to seek answers.
Below the post, several users expressed their commitment to solving the mystery of the unusual item.
While some made jokes that it resembled a menstrual cup, one user said, 'Reminds me of a menstrual cup. Edit: It isn't.'
However, the suggestion was immediately dismissed as several users pointed out that it did not have ventilation holes and appeared too small. They suggested, 'But it doesn't have the ventilation holes and looks too small' or 'OMG, I know this one. It is used for cupping massages
Answer: “It’s an anticellulite device. Here you can see a similar one.”
5. It is a whale oil lamp
Random and whimsical items abound in thrift stores, and our eyes are often drawn to unexpected finds. Among them, this royal blue sculpture stands out as a valuable find for Reddit users.
In the picture, the item was described: “Blue glass thing found at Goodwill. About 5 inches high with a hole in top.”
The answer: “That is a whale oil lamp. Hand blown glass. Very odd blue color. Not cheap1”
