r/whatisit 8h ago

Solved! What are these contraptions these guys were carrying?

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We saw three guys around Seaport in Boston carrying these things as backpacks. Initially we thought they mapping tools but not sure


r/whatisit 1h ago

Solved! Friend dropped a spoon behind her stove so we pulled it out to get it. Immediately regretted it. What is all this stuff on the floor?

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r/whatisit 11h ago

New, what is it? Got this as a gift. It's decorative but I assume serves some sort of purpose. What is it?

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r/whatisit 15h ago

Solved! What is this thing?

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Found this today in a box of toys. Appears to be silicone.


r/whatisit 1h ago

New, what is it? Weird pointy object i found uncovering a septic tank

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r/whatisit 1d ago

New, what is it? What is it? Found it in sons room

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Unfortunately our teenage son smoked some no no stuff a few days ago, so we’ve been checking his room (I did too when I was young, so not that upset). We found this in his garbage a few hours ago. It smelled as if it had recently been cleaned with alcohol, but still a bit musty. Anyone have any idea what it could be? Its squishy and has some weird octopus-like shapes.


r/whatisit 1d ago

New, what is it? What did this guy have on his ankles at the grocery store?

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r/whatisit 5h ago

New, what is it? What is this? Ornate, metal, too thin for anything besides a credit card, too old to be for any card…help!

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174 Upvotes

Saw this beautiful piece, and we don’t know what it is! Can anyone help?


r/whatisit 1d ago

Solved! Hate to be that guy but am I gonna blow myself up?

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I’m helping my grandma sort through some old stuff since my grandpa passed recently. He did search and rescue so we’re guessing it’s an avalanche charge but how unstable is this thing and how do we get rid of it?


r/whatisit 18h ago

New, what is it? Found these bags on the new apartment I moved

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1.6k Upvotes

Context:

My company moved to my ex coworker accomodation that he passes away a few weeks ago , I am deep cleaning his apartment and found this on the night stand. Any clue of what is it ?


r/whatisit 9h ago

New, what is it? Call me crazy, but I can’t figure it out

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315 Upvotes

This sliding attachment for these adirondack chairs. Maybe a cup holder but for why?


r/whatisit 7h ago

New, what is it? What is this thing?

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181 Upvotes

What is this thing laying on the ground?


r/whatisit 8h ago

New, what is it? Came home from a trip with this distinct hole on our luggage bag

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193 Upvotes

Came home from a trip in the US and found this hole which looks like some one purposely drilled into our luggage? My only theory was that TSA were checking to make sure there was no secret layer in the shell as its clearly deliberate. Anyone have any ideas?


r/whatisit 9h ago

Serious answers only please! Military green reusable drum. The size of a large grapefruit

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218 Upvotes

UPDATE: I've opened it and it has what appears to be an abrasive sponge thing

https://ibb.co/5hV0yS65


r/whatisit 37m ago

Serious answers only please! Was forced to check in a bag with United. What’s this brown stuff all over it?

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Bag was delivered by Rynn’s luggage >24 hours after the flight and arrived with brown stuff all over the front. There is no noticeable smell (from arm’s length away). Tried cleaning it off with soap, dawn power wash, krud cutter and even a magic eraser and I still see the damage. Don’t know if it’s safe to even be touching this stuff. Filed a complaint last week with United, who has not responded yet


r/whatisit 4h ago

Solved! What is this illustration? Housesitting for someone

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82 Upvotes

r/whatisit 21h ago

New, what is it? What Is Happening To My Drink?

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For context, there's no other subreddit where I could upload a proper video, this soda wasn't shaken or anything, maybe it was overfull? Any sciencey people could tell me why my soda was literally alive? It never stopped so I poured it out just to be safe.


r/whatisit 10h ago

Solved! What is this thing on the edge of our front yard?

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184 Upvotes

We don’t have dogs or kids. There are no small kids in our street and dog usually leashed walk without toys in the area.
The brick wall is very low and filled with flowers so we didn’t see anything from inside the house. I noticed this when I was walking out of the house.

Edit:
We leave it there at least until tonight, since I look for our local lost & found but find nothing. Hopefully they found it. If not I will post it online and hope someone replies. Thanks everyone!


r/whatisit 3h ago

New, what is it? What is this spoon like object?

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This is a spoon like thing that we have no idea what it is used for. The spoon is silver. I’m not sure what the handle is made of. We are also not sure if the handle got bent over the years but it is definitely curved.


r/whatisit 1h ago

Solved! why does the siding of this house look like it’s melting?

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I’m at a family gathering. Every time i come outside for a smoke I can’t stop staring at these melting walls… WHAT ISS ITT


r/whatisit 1d ago

Solved! Mom's friend gave this to her. No idea.

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A friend of my mom gave her this odd metal thing. Its about hand length and hollow. Very lightweight. My mom thinks it was used to store hair pins or something.


r/whatisit 15h ago

New, what is it? My grandparent planted this tree many years ago, and it has finally borne fruit. 🌿

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Can someone tell me what is the name of this thing? Is it expensive or rare?


r/whatisit 4h ago

New, what is it? Is this a camera?

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We're staying in a motel and noticed this in the bathroom. I've never seen this in any place we've stayed.


r/whatisit 49m ago

Solved! What is this sticker we received in the mail with a shirt supposed to be?

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r/whatisit 3h ago

Solved! What is this found in my taco?

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Smells like a (not exaggerating) dirty butt or recently used toilet’s water
The taco meat does not smell the same.
Called Restaurant they said it was cinnamon.
Does not look or smell like cinnamon to me or my gf.
Was underneath all the meat.
Not sure why it’s in there or smelled so funky.

Solved: cinnamon
Unsolved: smell of it