Ever stumbled across a curious object and asked, 'What is this thing?' You're not alone! Join us as we marvel, scratch our heads, and share our gut reactions to some of the internet's most baffling oddities that ordinary people have discovered. Get ready for quirky surprises—and a few good laughs—along the way.
“Small electrical device 3 or 4 cm long, found on side of work locker.”
Found a micro-device on my locker. Part beeper, part spy tool, part...noise-maker? It’s the size of my thumb and has a tiny battery—should I be worried or impressed?
This is a cricket noise maker device, used for pranks.
“Found in the drawer of a '60s era oven. Three metal panels that are hinged together in a row. They fold flat.”
Hinged metal panels, tucked away in an oven drawer? Either these are part of the world’s most elaborate puzzle, or this 60s-era stove came with some seriously mysterious extra features!
This is used to block grease when it splatters during cooking.
“Small rubber circular object with mesh, found under car. 1 inch diameter.”
Tiny rubber circle with a mesh, found beneath the car. Is this a cap for something, or did my vehicle just spawn a new species of car bug? It's always the smallest pieces that are the most baffling.
This is a hose mesh filter, used commonly in washing machines.
“8” diameter, lightweight, cotton, gray circle with hole — pack n play piece?”
This lightweight cotton ring looks like the world's most minimal donut pillow. Is it for babies, backpacks, or some fancy exercise move? Either way, it’s oddly satisfying to squeeze.
Online, people said it is a head support for the baby when they are laying on their back.
“Three LEDs in a mystery circuit over a seemingly defunct light switch”
Three little LEDs blinking over a defunct light switch—now it’s giving me side-quest energy in real life. Should I flip it and see what happens, or is this how haunted houses start?
This is the inside of a Signal LED Insert.
“Found in kitchen drawer. Light gray plastic. US quarter for scale”
This gray plastic mystery was lurking in the kitchen drawer like a cryptid. Not quite a tool, not quite a toy—just big enough to grab my curiosity, but still totally perplexing.
Online, people determined that it was a broken piece from a dishwasher.
“Plastic circle mounted to the ceiling of my home. One on each side of the ceiling in both the downstairs bedroom and the living room”
A plastic circle on the ceiling, and not just in one room! Part sci-fi, part mysterious home decor, part—what, exactly? Am I under surveillance, or is my house just ahead of the curve?
This is a ceiling speaker.
“Small silver metal rod 9.5cm in length. Small knurling at one end suggesting grip. Very minor indentation at the tip on the right side. Is attracted to magnets”
A tiny metal rod, magnetic, with a knurled tip—sleek and mysterious. Maybe it’s a tool for watchmakers, secret agents, or just really fancy LEGO sets. Whatever it is, it’s itching to be figured out!
Online, people said it was a hinge pin.
“Found 12-inch wooden tool in storage unit with knitting things”
So I pulled this wooden tool from the knitting stash, but it looks more medieval sword than crafting accessory. Time to find out if it finishes a scarf or kicks off a secret society.
This is a netting shuttle, used to create and fix nets.
“Light pink about 5 and half inches smooth not plastic maybe ceramic about 63 grams”
Not gonna lie, these smooth pink objects just look satisfying to hold. About five and a half inches, ceramic—are they spa tools or something straight out of a sci-fi show? I'm oddly intrigued.
Online, people believed it was a headlight adjusting element.