The internet has created a global community of web detectives always ready to find the answer to even the weirdest riddles life throws at us. Amazingly, these people are very busy trying to uncover various strange phenomena and digging up some truly unexpected artefacts. Most of the things that they come across are so out of the ordinary that you will undoubtedly be taken by surprise.
“Can you identify this ceramic dish with the slotted cup?”
Answer: Here’s a kitchen sponge holder that gets your sponge fully dry and clean.
“What is this chainmail partial glove used for?”
Answer: This is a traditional fishing / filleting glove, which protects against cuts and abrasions while working with sharp tools.
“This small blue plastic item (about 6g) has been sitting in my utensil drawer since I moved in. Any idea what it is?”
Answer: An egg yolk separator—fast, easy, and clean for separating the egg white from yolk.
“Found this metal wall-mounted object with a hole in my new bathroom. What is it?”
Answer: There’s a toilet paper holder-with a missing spindle, however.
“What are these fold-out plastic sleeves inside my wallet’s billfold?”
Answer: They are key holders that are especially handy for storing and carrying small keys.
“Found several plastic, honeycomb-like discs (3 cm wide) on Sardinian beaches. What are they?”
Answer: They are honeycomb disc biofilms used in the treatment of wastewater and sometimes they come out with the tide.
“This lightweight, smooth wooden object has been in my possession for a while. Any clues?”
Answer: It looks like an old-fashioned hairpin—pretty and practical.
“Discovered this soft pouch filled with red gel in my parents’ drawer. What could it be?”
Answer: Ah! The gel pocket I see is a reusable heat pack—no pills to take, just warm it a little bit.
“What’s the purpose of this 8-inch ceramic round dish?”
Answer: It would be a very nice set for pet food—no problem to clean and very solid.
I’ve come across these little pliers with a bent end in my home office. What might be the purpose of this?”
Answer: It turns out to be a staple remover—it works nicely to take out stubborn staples without a mess.
