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23 Weird Items The Internet Helped To Identify
Everyone has come across something in life that they were a little confused by. There are some old items, odd structures, and niche objects that can be difficult to identify, or even come up with any reason they might exist. Whether it was found washed up on the beach or inside a century-old house, someone might want to know what these interesting structures and items are.
Mysteries don't have to remain mysterious for long, though, because there are many people online who have different knowledge than a regular person. Some people have a skill for identifying these mystical objects or putting a reason to a weird structure, gap, cabinet, or something else odd and unknown.
Here, we collected a number of things people couldn't quite figure out the reasoning behind, and added their purpose as discovered by people online. Enjoy learning about a number of different items and oddly specific structures.
This electronic device with just a few buttons is an M8 Tracker to make electronic music
(Source: Redd)
This solid block with a handle is for a nuclear gauge, the gauge tests density of material to make sure it is calibrated
(Source: Redd)
These raised and sudden circles on the wall are nail pops, temperature and humidity can cause nails to work their way out of the wall
(Source: Redd)
This hanging, fabric cushion in the hotel room is to keep the door from closing. A loop goes on each side of the door handle.
(Source: Redd)
This interesting utensil is a lame, for slicing the top of bread dough before baking it
(Source: Redd)
A hanging wood block in a hotel room, for holding small items like loose change, keys, rings…
(Source: Redd)
