16 Times the internet helped identify strange objects

Have you ever stumbled across something and had no clue what it was? You might've turned to your social media following to ask them, but still, no answers.

Well, there's a subreddit that answers these specific mysteries for people. Let's take a look at the wild things people have found.

This Strange Spoon

strange spoon with circles on it
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Photo Credit: snuffles00 / Reddit

I've seen many spoons in my day, but I have yet to come across one like this. What are those tiny dots for anyway?

Well, this is a spoon bartenders use. It helps make layered drinks! The plate on the spoon helps to slide a layer of liquid into the drink.

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What Is The Metal Tin For?

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tin in the kitchen is for what?
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Someone said a person posted this picture on their Facebook feed. It's a kitchen from a mansion built in the 20th century.

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That metal tin thing is a trash burner. Yes, they burned trash in their kitchen back then.

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Someone Found This In The ATM

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blue strange thing in atm
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It almost looks like something you would use while fishing, but it can't be related to that. The real term to use is phishing.

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This is a Lebanese loop used for ATM fraud. If you ever see this, don't use that ATM!

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They Were Looking For Shells But Found This Instead

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strange shell found at the beach
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This strange thing looks like an instrument for sea creatures. They said it has the same texture as a shell, but what is it?

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They're tube worms! They live in the ocean and make shells to retreat into.

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Found While Visiting Taco Bell

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tubes on wall look odd
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I hope this isn't what gives the tacos their good flavor. It almost looks like a communication device.

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These are really roof drains that have a heat strip to prevent them from freezing. You learn something new every day.

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This Was In A Creek In Oregon

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in the water in oregon
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Imagine stumbling upon this while trekking in the woods of Oregon. It's like nothing I've ever seen before.

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It's an intricate piece of machinery, that's for sure. This is a fish collection rotary screw trap. No fish is safe.

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These Bundles Of Wood Found In Interlaken, Switzerland

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the bundles of wood above and under the window
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Have you ever seen bundles of wood collected in this manner if it wasn't for a fire? Probably not, so what are these?

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They are Christmas decorations! They put flower pots in there during the summer as well.

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Not Your Average Utensils

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utensils of different sorts
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These aren't your average utensils. Are they from the olden days? Yes, they are, but what's that one next to the spoon?

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That's what you call a baby food pusher. It was common between the 1800s and the early 1900s.

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No, This Isn't For Smoking

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round device used for breakfast
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While this might look like what people call a grinder, it isn't that. That would be a good guess, however.

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What you're looking at is a coffee tamper. It allows you to adjust the level of coffee you wish to use.

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What In Tarnation?

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custom made device found outside
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What in tarnation is this thing? A log with a metal disk jammed inside? That's pretty crazy, but wait until you read the answer.

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This is a makeshift anvil. It seems like someone is up to some Looney Tunes-type business.

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The Strangest Nail You'll Ever See?

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strange nail looks like no other nail
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Some might already know what this is, but others are clueless staring at this object. It's like a nail, but it isn't.

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It's really a tobacco pipe tamper. Smokers probably knew that, but if you've never bothered smoking, you had no reason to be familiar.

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Why Does It Look Like A Grenade?

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looks like a bomb but really isn't
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Someone found this scary device in their backyard, and I'm surprised they had the guts to pick it up. It looks like a grenade!

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It isn't dangerous; it's actually helpful. This is a drain king for clearing drainage blockages.

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A King In The Window As Someone Waits For The Bank To Open

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king in window at an establishment
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This one is pretty cool and almost seems like it should remain a secret. If you ever see this in the window at the bank, just know things are okay.

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A former bank employee said this is a safety signal. This is to let employees know it's clear to open. They change them each quarter.

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Is That From Men In Black?

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men in black device on the floor
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With the way the world is changing, I wouldn't be surprised if this was a device similar to something they used in Men In Black.

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Well, that wouldn't be a far-off guess. This is a taser dart! That will hurt if it makes contact.

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Heavy Machinery In The Back Of A Truck?

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strange device in truck bed
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Yeah, this is a strange one. If you had your best guess, what would you say it was?

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The correct answer is a video surveillance device. They said it was more than likely on its way to the border for installation.

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A Narrow Metal Bar With Spokes

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metal hooks around a foot long
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It almost looks like an alien device, but it's not that advanced. Could this be something for shoes?

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The real answer is a tie rack. They aren't too rare, as various people use them today.