Probably one of the most rewarding feelings is the one you get when you figure something out. And yes, it totally counts if someone has the answers for you.
For the people who found these unusual items, they probably felt a lot of relief when they got their answers. Good thing there are so many smart people on the internet.
A bunch of different Reddit users commented with the right answer (which ended up being totally weird), but user doctoroffisticuffs's answer explained it really well: "It’s called a Jenny Haniver. They’re dried skates or rays modified to look like monsters."
Why... why was this ever a thing?
As multiple Reddit users pointed out, this isn't something explosive. Rather, it's a fiber optic cable box, which makes it way less dangerous than OP probably thought it was.
According to Reddit user Ultimatespacewizard, "It's for use with a rat tail file. The tail goes into the groove in the back, and the front foot holds the file down to the work piece." I wonder if there's a reason why it looks like a leg.
"Those are pineapple eye scissors. They are for removing the tough spots on a pineapple after you skin it," said Reddit user It_Is_Blue. What an incredibly specific thing.
Reddit user raineykatz showed up with the right answer right away. Apparently, this thing is a donut skillet. I would've never even thought it could be related to making donuts!
No, this isn't a picture of a time traveler or anything. According to the Reddit comments (that all pretty much said the same thing), the woman in the photograph is holding some kind of old camera.
According to Reddit user 1223taff, "it’s an old square baler, would handle hay or straw." As it is, it's pretty much junk. But it's an interesting find, at least.
"It's a Gen 3 Zooter 360 deg camera. They are often used in retail for checking stock," was Reddit user bldrnr222's answer. Like most of the random things people ask about, this was so incredibly specific.
According to Reddit user Coppercaptive, this thing is used "to get the weeded scraps off the hook." This is totally one of those things only a niche community would know about (since it's for a Circut and all).
According to Redditor jackrats, it's "[s]ome sort of anti-cellulite hogwash. They were most likely sent as part of a brushing scam."
In other words, it's a useless doohickey that OP and their parents don't need to worry about.
The Reddit comments were pretty quick to point out that this is, in fact, mold. Which makes sense, since it was found in a bathroom and all.
Reddit user TadpoleCertain2752 said, "Looks like a new sine wave shaped joint system used to protect concrete floors. It allows wheels, probably forklifts and pallet jacks to run across transitions smoothly."
That... actually makes a lot of sense.
"Looks like a side valve split guide removal tool," said Reddit user ghost_protocol_ghost.
That's definitely one of those things where you either know exactly what it is, or you just kind of not in agreement like you do.
Reddit user gbmc7356 said, "It's a rubber cover for an electrical terminal strip, usually used in industrial or transportation settings. The little holes fit pins on the strip and friction holds it in place."
Here I was thinking it was some kind of metallic spine.
Reddit user vanmac82 said, "That's a dial from an old radio." I guess this mystery wasn't really all that mysterious. It's still a super cool thing, though!
Reddit user Eskaminagaga had a whole explanation to explain what the heck this stuff is:
"PVC cable with copper wire made from 1965-1971 included an anti-oxidant which allowed for the cable to withstand higher temperatures, but unfortunately caused a reaction between the plasticisor in the insulation and the copper wire." So, it's the result of a chemical reaction.
Some people thought it could be motor oil, but the most likely answer is that it's black slime mold. I'd probably be steering clear of that part of the yard from now on.
Reddit user doommaster's answer was:
"It is a 2 phase main switch + fuses, you have 2x 220V phases (the 3rd was not send here) it is rare today, but was a way to save on wires back in the days."
Also, OP is from Italy, which would explain why you've probably never seen a switch like this before.
Reddit user ThrowAwaybcUsuck commented by saying, "They're O'Bellx, made by the company TAS. They're a form of RACS (remote avalanche control system) They use oxygen and hydrogen to create a small explosion to set off controlled avalanches."
Makes sense, since they're on a ski hill.
Reddit user KingMonk_senpai helped OP figure out that these bits are for a sprinkler in the dishwasher. Though, they couldn't figure out where exactly in the dishwasher it was supposed to go.
