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r/whatisthisthing

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For the identification of mysterious objects

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to r/whatisthisthing by Suspicious_Tale_5447
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Wooden thing 12" or 30cm graduations. Slot and bolt with wing nut to expand. Came with 2 clips. image
Wooden thing 12" or 30cm graduations. Slot and bolt with wing nut to expand. Came with 2 clips.
Solved!
to r/whatisthisthing by MaximumCL
4 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Small electronic object found in my mailbox this morning with batteries and PCB image
Small electronic object found in my mailbox this morning with batteries and PCB
Solved!
to r/whatisthisthing by garbagedayistoday1
2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Small silver metal thingy from inside the engine compartment image
Small silver metal thingy from inside the engine compartment
Open
to r/whatisthisthing by IAteSushiToday
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for 3-4', Rectangular, 40-50lbs, Rust & Flaked Yellow Paint, Iron, No Stamps Left Just Rust, Roller Bearings But They Are Seized, No Electronics and Most Likely Sounded Made Metal On Metal Sounds When Operable image
3-4', Rectangular, 40-50lbs, Rust & Flaked Yellow Paint, Iron, No Stamps Left Just Rust, Roller Bearings But They Are Seized, No Electronics and Most Likely Sounded Made Metal On Metal Sounds When Operable
to r/whatisthisthing by paperwhitney
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Found in my house, fits my thumb snugly. Blue silicone thimble like object with holes where the pad of the finger is, and holes where the nail and knuckle are. Tapers to the shape of a finger. image
Found in my house, fits my thumb snugly. Blue silicone thimble like object with holes where the pad of the finger is, and holes where the nail and knuckle are. Tapers to the shape of a finger.
Solved!
to r/whatisthisthing by Apprehensive-Ad-6586
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Small metal scoop found in my yard. Southern California - LA area image
Small metal scoop found in my yard. Southern California - LA area
Open
in California
to r/whatisthisthing by Weesus420
2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Found in a box of glassware labeled "crystal" about 3-4 inches long image
Found in a box of glassware labeled "crystal" about 3-4 inches long
Likely Solved !
to r/whatisthisthing by Strict-Hearing4749
2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for House built in the 70s; found a 7 inch square hole in the basement floor with a rusty metal plate inside. image
House built in the 70s; found a 7 inch square hole in the basement floor with a rusty metal plate inside.
Solved!
to r/whatisthisthing by Good-Rooster69
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Metal tool, adjustable hook with loose joint and twist handle image
Metal tool, adjustable hook with loose joint and twist handle
Solved!
to r/whatisthisthing by mskes
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Fire hydrant thing on the street in L.A. image
Fire hydrant thing on the street in L.A.
Solved
to r/whatisthisthing by Extension_College_28
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Found these in an abandoned silver mine in Utah. They’re hollow, the top part unscrews. They weigh about 30 pounds, seem to be made of iron or steel. image
Found these in an abandoned silver mine in Utah. They’re hollow, the top part unscrews. They weigh about 30 pounds, seem to be made of iron or steel.
Solved!
in Utah
to r/whatisthisthing by jericho19825
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Two weird protrusion from ceiling of hospital. About 4-6 inches. image
Two weird protrusion from ceiling of hospital. About 4-6 inches.
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to r/whatisthisthing by raibowspikedtrash
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for This weird heavy pen thing in a cigar tube with a matching button, got of an elderly neibourgh, he said its a cigar. Im so confused, help. image
This weird heavy pen thing in a cigar tube with a matching button, got of an elderly neibourgh, he said its a cigar. Im so confused, help.
Solved
to r/whatisthisthing by loudouncouple
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Found on property in wooded area near septic drainfield. Rubber/plastic and heavy image
Found on property in wooded area near septic drainfield. Rubber/plastic and heavy
Open
to r/whatisthisthing by Minimum_Profit_1979
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for White plastic thing found among household items like water jugs image
White plastic thing found among household items like water jugs
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to r/whatisthisthing by EllaBella_98
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Strange metal item found in Algoma, WI. about 10lbs. about 6x4 in. image
Strange metal item found in Algoma, WI. about 10lbs. about 6x4 in.
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in Algoma, WI
to r/whatisthisthing by yacey23
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for What is this weird burnt electric thing that appeared in my garden?? image
What is this weird burnt electric thing that appeared in my garden??
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to r/whatisthisthing by pattyb0325
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Trying to figure out what this vent looking thing is on the Ford E-450 bus I drive at work. It spins and opens just can't figure out what for. image
Trying to figure out what this vent looking thing is on the Ford E-450 bus I drive at work. It spins and opens just can't figure out what for.
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to r/whatisthisthing by EastsideBeatside
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Fixed glass window with window wiper, located on a college campus. 1 of 3 on other buildings not facing each other. What is this?? image
Fixed glass window with window wiper, located on a college campus. 1 of 3 on other buildings not facing each other. What is this??
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to r/whatisthisthing by FormerMeat2205
2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for It's a wooden device with a Copper and an Iron circles on the left and a built-in compass. Looks like a galvanometer but for wine, please help me :) image
It's a wooden device with a Copper and an Iron circles on the left and a built-in compass. Looks like a galvanometer but for wine, please help me :)
Open
to r/whatisthisthing by deadlesthesquirrel
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Crude magnetic hunk of metal on a necklace image
Crude magnetic hunk of metal on a necklace
Open
to r/whatisthisthing by Regular-Rub-2522
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Found this buried in the backyard of my 1920 home. There’s an open cylinder in the middle and the multiple small openings are closed off. Any idea of what this could be? image
Found this buried in the backyard of my 1920 home. There’s an open cylinder in the middle and the multiple small openings are closed off. Any idea of what this could be?
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to r/whatisthisthing by Kat5Hurrikane
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Small metal box (rusty, iron?) with grill-type lid, solid floor and holes in the sides. Roughly 8x5x2 inches. image
Small metal box (rusty, iron?) with grill-type lid, solid floor and holes in the sides. Roughly 8x5x2 inches.
Solved!
to r/whatisthisthing by Ysbohle
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for What is this metal capsule - showed up in a random shipment at work and was never claimed. Threaded nipple at the top with heating elements on half. Seems to be hollow. image
What is this metal capsule - showed up in a random shipment at work and was never claimed. Threaded nipple at the top with heating elements on half. Seems to be hollow.
Likely Solved !
to r/whatisthisthing by PickleZealousideal24
8 months ago
Preview thumbnail for What is this pot? The lid opens by turning to the side, it latches in place. There’s also a small piece that sits on the lid with holes in it. image
What is this pot? The lid opens by turning to the side, it latches in place. There’s also a small piece that sits on the lid with holes in it.
Solved!