Everyday life is sprinkled with oddities that stop us in our tracks—sometimes with wonder, sometimes with questions. In this article, we round up a delightful collection of puzzling sights, strange objects, and quirky scenes that make us smile, scratch our heads, or simply say, ‘Wait, what am I looking at?’
“Button Below Deadbolt”
Well, that’s not a standard door setup! Why is there a button right below the deadbolt? Should I press it, or will I trigger some mysterious event? It feels like one of those ‘choose wisely’ moments from a video game, and I suddenly wish there was a manual nearby.According to one Reddit user, "It's an indicator to show if the deadbolt is thrown; usually used to be used on hotel locks, now primarily on staff restrooms in schools."
“Flying north and we were just past Las Vegas when I saw this. Anyone know what it is?”
Whoa, did I just catch a UFO on camera, or did the desert decide to sparkle today? That distant glint practically radiates mystery. A part of me wants to believe it’s something out of this world, but the other part is just really confused and way too curious.
It is the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project, for those wondering.
“Whats this on my window frame”
Alright, this has to be some kind of decorative thing… right? Or did my house just sprout its own little mystery locket on the window frame? It’s the sort of detail you’d never usually notice until you spot it once, and now you’ll see it forever.
Online, people identified it as a curtain sash holder that broke and was painted over.
“From a carton of chicken stock. My mother is horrified”
Whatever this is, it definitely wasn’t in the recipe. Mother’s horrified reaction is contagious—should I even ask what this was supposed to be? Looks like one of those kitchen surprises that makes you double-check every label in the pantry for the next month.
People online said it is likely congealed fat.
“Sticker on back of someone’s car. What is it supposed to be?”
Okay, that car sticker definitely has a story. I have no idea what it means, but I feel oddly compelled to guess—alien symbol, secret club, or something cooler? It’s got me curious about the driver and what other surprises their life might hold.
Apparently, its a goddess sticker.
“I found this when cleaning out my mom's dresser (after she passed)”
I found this in my mom’s things and, honestly, I have no clue what it is. But it feels oddly significant, like a relic from a forgotten ritual. Who knew cleaning out a dresser could feel this close to discovering buried treasure?
People said it is a tool to remove stains from clothing.
“What is this? On a street corner in Los Angeles”
Standing on a busy L.A. street corner, you expect to see wild things. But this green post looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie—or maybe as the centerpiece at a steampunk fair. Can't help but wonder what this gizmo actually does!
For those wondering, it's a pressure release valve for the sewer.
“Weird pendant”
Now, that’s a pendant with some character. The geometric cutout almost demands interpretation, and I’m fighting the urge to invent a whole backstory. It could be art, or maybe a clue in a mystery—but either way, it’s distinctively cool.
“Was walking under an overpass and saw these things. What are they?”
Why does this overpass have what look like dozens of tiny bundles lining its edge? Those formations are simultaneously fascinating and a little unsettling. Sometimes, walking under a bridge can be a surprisingly surreal experience—you see something like this and suddenly feel like you’re in another world.
According to the internet, these are swallows' nests.
“Beside of being a holy salad, then what is this ?”
That’s one seriously ornate head of lettuce! For a second, I thought someone was showing off a world record vegetable, but no—this has to be a decoration. Honestly, it’s both impressive and hilarious. I wonder if it brings good luck or just makes people hungry for salads.
“Are these real?”
Those can't possibly be real ammunition, can they? I feel like I’ve stepped into an action movie wardrobe department. Honestly, holding one of those would make me nervous. But mostly, I’m just surprised by the sheer size of them!