Life is full of mysteries, wonders, and moments that make you do a double-take. Whether spotted in crawlspaces, on random balconies, or even your own kitchen drawer, these are the sorts of images that have you asking, “Wait, what am I even looking at?” Dive in for some surprise, confusion, and a little head scratching!
“Strange markings on WW 1 German Luger. Chinese or Japanese? Gunmaker marks?”
Well, that’s definitely not a symbol I've seen on any of my old collectible guns! These markings look like they’re from halfway around the world. Kind of mesmerizing, though—I wonder what story or journey this gun has had to end up with such mysterious engravings.
According to one Redditor, "They're crowned Fraktur letters. The first three are from the inspectors of the weapon, and the final indicates the weapon has been fire-tested with overpowered ammunition."
“I hate crawlspaces but I had to hookup an ice maker line and saw this under the house”
Nope, crawlspaces are already bad enough, but stumbling upon this odd thing is some bonus nightmare fuel. Is this some ancient artifact… or just outdated utility equipment? Either way, I’m going to be thinking about this every time I have to go under the house for anything ever again.
This is an old BernzOmatic Model FD136 Fire Detector, according to Reddit users.
“What is this contraption our landlord has installed in the house and says it's 'internet for a neighbour'. Lead acid battery, TP-Link router, and another power supply?”
This is peak DIY internet setup chaos, featuring every cable imaginable and maybe a battery backup thrown in for flavor. If my landlord ever said, 'it’s internet for a neighbor,' I’d definitely want a diagram or at least a liability form.
“What is this cat supposed to hold?”
What is this adorable cat supposed to be holding? Napkins, jewelry, existential mysteries? It’s so cute and yet so incredibly specific—I feel like the answer is obvious, but it’s just not coming to me.
People online said it's used to hold older-style cell phones and remotes.
“In a historic agricultural field”
This rusty, giant pipe contraption looks like it came straight out of a steampunk fever dream. Is it a leftover from an agricultural experiment or maybe a weather machine? Every time I see something like this in a field, I half expect a sci-fi movie to start filming nearby.
Online, people said it was part of an old irrigation water control and siphon system.
“What is this symbol?”
If this is a mystical amulet, I need to know: does it grant wisdom, protection, or just start glowing at odd hours? Those symbols look wild—like a mashup of secret languages from fantasy novels and history class.
This ancient Egyptian symbol is called the Eye of Horus and is considered to carry protective properties.
“What is this pepper”
Confession: if you told me these were rare candies or colorful fertilizer, I would believe you both times. But apparently, they’re peppers? Food or art project? Either way, I’d hesitate before tossing them into dinner just in case.
“Beside St Paul's Cathedral London”
Somewhere between an abstract art piece and medieval anti-pigeon technology, this spiky contraption is holding down the corner in style. Can’t decide if it’s more sculpture or just a surprisingly fancy deterrent, but either way, I’m walking around it.
This guard is to deter people from urinating on the building. True story.
“Found these things in my kitchen.”
If someone handed these to me in the kitchen, my first instinct would be self-defense. Are these for culinary battle? But honestly, they probably have a specific, totally normal use. I just wish they didn’t look so intimidating.
These are corn cob holders used when eating corn on the cob.