Sometimes we come across objects that confuse us. They could be nestled in forgotten corners of our homes, discovered while rummaging through drawers, or even spotted in stores, leaving us puzzling over their intended use. However, these mysteries found solace in the collective curiosity of online investigators who tried to decode the purpose of the 14 mysterious items.
From a strange, tiny, hole-riddled blue plastic object initially puzzling to Reddit users that turned out to be part of an antenna from a disassembled snail-themed toy, to a red and clear rubber toy missing its counterparts, identified as a piece from a Lego Duplo playground set — each object had an unexpected story.
We encounter many things and think about their purpose. For subjects whose use is not immediately obvious, a large online community can help you learn something new. These are 14 nonsensical items that have piqued people’s interest.
14. Tiny blue plastic object
No one has been able to figure out the strange blue plastic thing with holes in the end that a Reddit member discovered in the house. As it happened, it served an even stranger purpose. “I have exactly this,” is the reply. It’s the antennae from this snail that totally disassembles and irritates us so much that we throw it away.
13. Rubber toy in red and transparent color
This red and clear rubber toy was discovered on a playground by a Reddit user who questioned its intended use. The toy looked interesting, but it lacked its counterparts. Answer: “It’s from a kid’s Lego Duplo set.”
12. A cup of molten plastic
This Reddit user discovered that the strange plastic thing they thought they had discovered in their house had actually lost its original shape. The answer is “An uninflated bottle.” “It was a cup or drink liner that melted in the dishwasher,” the user said.
11. A translucent plastic object with a flat bottom measuring three centimeters
This Reddit user encountered these seemingly random artifacts while organizing his drawers, as is often the case. It turns out that this pink device, which resembles a rubber bottle, was a rather interesting source of entertainment. “I think it’s a water bottle meant for hamsters. This reminds me of something I had with my Littlest Pet Shop set when I was younger. The orientation as it exists now is reversed.”
10. White plastic dishes 
Most kitchen gadgets seem very simple, but this one struck me as “unusual”. This turned out to be something that was actually useful and perhaps easily overlooked. “It appears that it would be used to mix the contents of a blender,” is the reply. To mix it, put it in the upper part.
9. Heavy equipment in yellow 
There are times when we run over things that defy our understanding. This one had an incredibly easy explanation. Answer: “It looks like a giant snowblower.”
8. Odd floating objects in water
A netizen explained the mechanism behind it, surprising a Reddit user who discovered it was created in their bedside water.
“It looks like a solidified polymer used in water treatment,” was the reply.
Edit: My profession is a sewage operator.
Conglomerate particles benefit from the addition of polymers, which are long carbon chain molecules with different “charges” to help settle.
They normally have a distinct, all-purpose consistency, but I have observed this form when the polymer has been sprayed with water to clear it, or clogged in a pipe and pounded repeatedly with a positive displacement pump.”
7. A wooden spoon of a special shape
A curiously shaped wooden spoon was discovered by a Reddit member and shared with the world to find out what it was. Internet sleuths say it’s a conventional item with an interesting purpose.
As one Reddit user said: “I believe she is known as Ozhau. A traditional Kazakh ladle.” the whale said the other, and I believe you are right. If so, it is used to scoop boiled goat testicles from a large pot. Ewan McGregor consumes one in a scene from Long Way Round.”
6. Ethereal wands
When one Reddit user searched through a box in his mother’s attic, he discovered these two items that resembled props from a fantasy movie. They are surprisingly as magical as they seem.
“On the prayer ground, the kila is used as a ritual instrument to symbolize stability during ceremonies. Only those initiated into its use or otherwise empowered may wield it,” reads the reply. Kila has a violent, angry, penetrating, fastening, and transforming energy.”
5. Statue in royal blue
One area where you’ll find a lot of odd but interesting merchandise that catches our eye is the thrift store. For Reddit users, this royal blue statue was truly a treasure.
In reply, “It is a whale-oil lamp.” Glass blown by hand. a strange shade of blue. It’s not cheap.
4. A couple of balls that hang
The identities of these two hanging balls that a Reddit user discovered in their century-old home have eluded them. It can be harder to guess as an artifact from many decades ago.
Answer: “It’s a razor sharpener.”
3. Special kitchen utensils
A Reddit user started a debate about this interesting teal-blue object at a dinner party, and the user spread the discussion to other Reddit users. It turned out to be just another every day, albeit ingenious, cooking gadget.
Answer: “A lemon juicer.”
2. A specially shaped metal object
Most people have probably seen this strange metal object with what appears to be a handle and balls on the end, but this Reddit user realized he was wrong and took to the internet to find a solution.
The answer is, “It’s a body massager.”
1. Clay sculpture
The unusually shaped clay sculpture was posted on Reddit and the user was confused as to what it was used for. The central holes and bumps proved to be an integral part of its design.
The answer was, “Yeah, that’s an oil light. The wick is held in place by a small hole at the end, and the oil is placed through a large hole at the top.”
Curiosity often strikes when we encounter unusual objects whose purpose eludes us. Discovered by various individuals, these mysterious objects have sparked intrigue and led to an online search for answers. Thanks to the collective wisdom of internet sleuths, these secrets have been revealed, shedding light on the intended uses of these otherwise mysterious items.
From a tiny blue plastic object with holes – originally thought to be a mystery – revealed to be part of a snail-themed toy, to a rubber toy from a Lego Duplo playground set, every object had a surprising purpose. Even a cup of melted plastic, mistakenly thought to be an odd find, was identified as an uninflated bottle lost to the heat of the dishwasher.
A translucent water bottle for hamsters and a white plastic mixing bowl, once mysterious, have been demystified by the online community. Meanwhile, the heavy yellow device, mistaken for something unknown, turned out to be a giant snowblower and strange floating particles in the water were attributed to polymeric compounds used in water treatment processes.
The range of found objects was expanded by the discovery of a Kazakh ladle for specific culinary purposes, ethereal-looking wands symbolizing stability during rituals, and a royal blue whale oil lamp from the bazaar. Even a pair of dangling balls identified as a razor sharpener and a teal lemon juicer generated interest.
An oddly shaped metal massager and a clay sculpture serving as an oil lamp reflected the diversity of these objects. Each discovery highlighted the value of a shared online community, offering insight and revealing hidden purposes behind seemingly confusing objects.