Step right up for a quirky journey through the world of peculiar objects! From cryptic gadgets to confusing containers, these baffling finds are sure to spark wonder, laughter, and maybe even a few wild guesses. Ready for a lighthearted look at the curious side of everyday discoveries? Let's get guessing!
“What is this thing? It was in a box with a bunch of games. Blue plastic Def Leppard tray about 12x16 or so, 1 inch deep.”
Whoa, is this the holy grail for arcane board game enthusiasts or just some gloriously random promotional tray? I wonder if putting snacks on it makes you play air guitar. Either way, Def Leppard would probably approve—whatever it is, it rocks.
Online, people believed it was likely someone's project from a vacuum forming class.
“Found in my basement, pretty sure it’s a skylight of some sort, but unsure, as it’s in my basement. Roughly 1ft in diameter.”
That totally looks like it should be letting in sunshine somewhere, but why is it in a basement? Is it a secret portal to the outside or just an exceptionally fancy light fixture? Either way, this is definitely mysterious home decor.
For those wondering, it is a Solatube, a kind of skylight alternative.
“Suitcase with a lot of chargers connected to a laptop”
Well, someone apparently decided to open a portable electronics charging station—right on the train! I hope they're not planning to power up the whole carriage with those laptops and chargers. This is what peak commuter productivity looks like.
Online, people said it is likely a teacher programming devices for a class activity.
“What is this red is plastic fin shaped thing my friend got in a college goodie bag?”
Did my friend win the world's weirdest trophy or is this supposed to help with classroom battles? Those slots look awfully handy for ninja moves OR ambitious sorting tasks. Bonus points for the upside-down mascot!
This is a flexible cutting board for those wondering.
“This somewhat shiny grey framed thing is on the side of one of my cupboards in the kitchen.”
Here we have the mysterious shiny grey rectangle. Is it an interdimensional portal, a hidden safe, or just a futuristic spice shelf? Honestly, I’d be tempted to poke it and see if it does anything magical. Does anyone know?
Online, people believed it was a magnetic dry-erase board or spice rack.
“Christmas presents from our cleaning lady. Two feet long, padded foam, press buttons adjust the total length by an inch.”
These stretchy foam sticks look like they belong at a secret ninja training camp, but apparently, they're presents. Adjustable buttons? Soft grips? The mystery only deepens! Whatever the use, they're sure to spice up holiday celebrations.
This is a piece of fitness equipment. Case closed!
“Found in the back of the cabinet. It’s soft, can be squished and is branded Tupperware. Top and bottom unscrews.”
This soft Tupperware thing makes me think it's either for storing something very special or is actually a cartoon accordion in disguise. Unscrews at the top AND bottom—so it must be something super clever… or just confusing for fun.
This is a cake decorator for applying frosting.
“What is this painted wooden game or thing (?), which seems to be a commentary on gender roles, that I found at an antique shop last year?”
Vintage games are wild. With funny faces and cheeky labels, this relic from the past seems like it had some opinions about love, gender, and headaches. Pretty sure explaining this to kids nowadays would take a while!
This is a 1940s game called Shoot The Moon.
“Old (looks at least 60+years old at least), metal post. They are scattered randomly across the city. Never seen or heard anyone ever even mention them.....”
Why does this old metal post look like it’s been keeping watch for decades? It definitely has a story to tell, maybe some local history or secret function. Still, I wouldn't want to meet it alone in a dark alley.
These are air raid sirens.
“3D printed , plastic handle about 10cm long, string that can slide about 1m long, given as a Christmas gift, what is this for, the family are stumped ?”
This plastic handle with a mysterious string just screams holiday enigma. Is it a puzzle? Exercise tool? Giant cat toy? No one in the family knows, but I'm guessing hours of amused confusion are included for free.
For those wondering, it's a ski boot carrier.
“Numbered Metal Punchcard attached to Power Poles with Two Holes Punched”
These little metal punchcards have such a secretive spy vibe. Is the power company tracking data, sending coded messages, or am I just overthinking utility pole accessories? I could stare at those holes and grids for hours and still be stumped.
According to the internet, it is a system that tracks when the pole was inspected.
“Thick Glass Cylinder filled with bright yellow crystalline substance found near the trash compactor at my gas station.”
Is this a leftover from a mad scientist’s experiment, or did someone just drop a fancy arts and crafts project near the trash compactor? That yellow stuff looks dangerously interesting—definitely don’t taste it to find out what it is.
Online, people identified it as pure sulfur.