Strange discoveries that people shared with us, in photos

Prepare to scratch your head, chuckle, and maybe gasp a little! We’ve gathered a delightfully puzzling collection of unexplained objects and strange moments that our readers have stumbled upon. Join us as we try to unravel each curious scene together. Spoiler: some remain a mystery!

“Got this $2 bill in a tip jar a few years ago, just found it when moving. Does anyone know anything about why it’s so decorated?”

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Wow, I’ve never seen a $2 bill like this before! All those extra decorations make it look so unique—like it’s part of a collector set or a limited edition. It almost feels too special to spend. Seriously though, what’s with all the art and the Statue of Liberty on it? I might just frame it.

For those wondering, it is a specialty bill made by the Danbury Mint.

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“A specific type of hammer, from my work at a College in Scotland.”

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Okay, so this is definitely not your average hammer—where did that pointy end even come from? Makes you wonder what sort of job requires something this intense. It kind of reminds me of something a blacksmith might use. Or maybe there’s a secret club for hammers we don’t know about.

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“Heavy mass hanging on transmission cables”

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Uhh, what on earth is that lumpy mass hanging from the cables? I’ve seen a lot of odd things on power lines, but this takes the cake. Is this some kind of sci-fi growth or just a wild prank? Either way, I’m definitely keeping my distance. So weird!

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“I commute to work and the guy in front of me put this up. While this was up, he was watching something on this phone and had headphones on. At one moment on phone in the suitcase seemed to turn on, displaying the SAMSUNG Galaxy symbol. Nothing more happened.”

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What exactly is the guy in front of me up to? I thought it was just a suitcase, but there’s a whole setup inside. Is he charging something or controlling a secret drone army? Love a good commute mystery! Whatever it is, it definitely caught everyone’s attention on the train.

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“Growing from the basement ceiling at a very rapid rate. It is also leaving on the table below it, grayish particles.”

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Okay, nope, I don’t like that one bit. When things start growing out of your basement ceiling and dropping dust, you know it’s time to move. Seriously, though, that looks like the beginning of a horror film. Somebody call an expert (or maybe an exorcist).

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The internet confirmed that this person has a severe termite problem.

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“What is this tiny pocket on the back of my shirt”

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Alright, who put a tiny, secret pocket on the back of my shirt? Is this for a love note, a spare button, or some classified microfilm? It’s oddly charming, but also totally useless (unless you collect very small things). Fashion is getting way too creative.

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“Poured a glass of water last night from the tap left it under the light on the night stand, next morning I found this floating in it... What could it be ?! Yikes !”

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Whatever floated into my water overnight looks straight out of an alien movie. I don’t even want to think about what it is, but curiosity always wins… Somebody tell me this is just a weird chunk of ice or hail and not something wiggly. I’m never leaving water out again.

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“Found while clearing yard. Weighs about 6 lbs. Area has WW2 history. Should I call EOD?”

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Digging in the garden and coming across THIS? That’s not your regular rock—pretty sure I’d have dropped everything and backed away slowly. Is this an old piece of military history or something way more dangerous? Sometimes yard work brings the most surprising and suspenseful finds.

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“Weird Fish Found In Garden After Storm”

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This little red creature looks like it’s from an undersea alien world, not my backyard. How does a fish like this wind up on the grass after a storm? Nature never fails to surprise us. One thing’s for sure: this isn’t the kind of garden gnome I’m used to.

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This is a short-spined sea scorpion.

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“Ok, I know it’s a chair, but what’s with the extended arms?”

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Yes, it’s definitely a chair—but those super long arms make me think it’s ready for a hug, or maybe some kind of unique dinner party. Furniture shouldn’t be this confusing. It almost seems like a prank from the past, or maybe chairs just used to have bigger ambitions.

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This is a planter's chair, designed to allow the user to put their feet up on the arm rests.