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The world is a big place, and sometimes you don't have all the answers to all the random questions. The Internet does, though. There's even a subreddit called What Is This Thing? where people post photos when they have no clue what they're looking at, and others try to identify these interesting things. Can you believe it? A place on the Internet where you can ask and not be afraid of getting ridiculed for your ignorance and asking questions? Unbelievable, I know. That's why Bored Panda has compiled a list of some of the most random stuff and interesting facts found on that page, and you will surely learn a thing or two. From an unorthodox public bathroom door design to a hole in the sky, these cool photos and the explanations behind these random things are real eye-openers. Scroll down to enjoy the images and upvote your favorites!

#1

Green Alien Thing That Grew On My Band Aid. What Is This Thing?

Green Alien Thing That Grew On My Band Aid. What Is This Thing?

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#3

I've Met An Old Man In Germany And He Sent Me These Little Coat Of Arms, Telling Me To Visit Each Of This Location Before I Die. What Are These Exactly Used For?

I've Met An Old Man In Germany And He Sent Me These Little Coat Of Arms, Telling Me To Visit Each Of This Location Before I Die. What Are These Exactly Used For?

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#4

What Is This? Found It By My Toaster. Please Don't Tell Me It's Some Kind Of Cockroach Molt

What Is This? Found It By My Toaster. Please Don't Tell Me It's Some Kind Of Cockroach Molt

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Mama Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That IS a rattlesnake rattle!!! If you find one, call animal control because it might still be in your house!

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#5

An Old Samsung Pc Keyboard... What Is The Coffee Cup Key For?

An Old Samsung Pc Keyboard... What Is The Coffee Cup Key For?

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#6

What In The Absolute F*ck Is On My Car?

What In The Absolute F*ck Is On My Car?

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#7

This... Thing... Showed Up Inside The Humid Jar Of My Carnivorous Plants. What Is This Thing?

This... Thing... Showed Up Inside The Humid Jar Of My Carnivorous Plants. What Is This Thing?

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#8

What Are These Circles On A Window Of A Bus And What Do They Do?

What Are These Circles On A Window Of A Bus And What Do They Do?

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#9

Saw This Guy Crossing The Street In Dc. What Is It?

Saw This Guy Crossing The Street In Dc. What Is It?

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picklerick
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this must be a very friendly country then. these cute little robots sure aren't safe in my country.

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#10

Relative Found These Eggs In Her Yard In Georgia, Hanging From A Tree. What Is This Thing?

Relative Found These Eggs In Her Yard In Georgia, Hanging From A Tree. What Is This Thing?

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#11

A Coworker Found A Hive On Her Balcony. She Is Convinced That Is A Beehive. I Am Not But I Don't Know What Insect It Is

A Coworker Found A Hive On Her Balcony. She Is Convinced That Is A Beehive. I Am Not But I Don't Know What Insect It Is

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#12

I Came Home Yesterday Afternoon To Find This Tucked In My Car Door. Anyone Have Similar Experience?

I Came Home Yesterday Afternoon To Find This Tucked In My Car Door. Anyone Have Similar Experience?

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#13

I Was Off-Roading With My Kids Today And Found This In The Path Blocked By A Giant Rock. Any Ideas?

I Was Off-Roading With My Kids Today And Found This In The Path Blocked By A Giant Rock. Any Ideas?

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#14

This Was Given To Me Maybe 25 Years Ago Because I Collect Knives. No One Knows Where It's From Or The Purpose Of The Stick (There's Space For 2 Sticks, But Only One Was In It When Given To Me). Us Quarter For Scale

This Was Given To Me Maybe 25 Years Ago Because I Collect Knives. No One Knows Where It's From Or The Purpose Of The Stick (There's Space For 2 Sticks, But Only One Was In It When Given To Me). Us Quarter For Scale

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#15

Odd Square Metal Imbedded In A Rock. What Is This Thing?

Odd Square Metal Imbedded In A Rock. What Is This Thing?

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Zori the degu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once a large pyrite discovery was made. Few people and their leader (can't remember his name) found something that was old, shiny and... well, it was obviously gold. They brought tones of the thing back to Europe just to discover it was a common pyrite. Everyone laughed at the poor men. They remained "fools" in other people's eyes for the rest of their days. Since then, the pyrite came to be known as the "Fool's gold".

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#16

Found This On A Beach In New Zealand- There Were Thousands Of Them At The High Water Mark. What Is It?

Found This On A Beach In New Zealand- There Were Thousands Of Them At The High Water Mark. What Is It?

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#18

Super Small Mini Flask? The 'Needle' Screws Into The Flask. What Is This Thing?

Super Small Mini Flask? The 'Needle' Screws Into The Flask. What Is This Thing?

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Anna Thouvenin
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want that but with deodorant instead. You never know when you need to freshen up.

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#19

Oxycodone Bottle Found In The Woods With Electronics Inside. What Is This Thing?

Oxycodone Bottle Found In The Woods With Electronics Inside. What Is This Thing?

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#20

Took This Weird Bean Home, Now It's Opening Up And Has Me More Puzzled. What Is This Thing?

Took This Weird Bean Home, Now It's Opening Up And Has Me More Puzzled. What Is This Thing?

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#21

Found This Guy Freezing To Death In Southern Michigan This Morning. What Is This Thing?

Found This Guy Freezing To Death In Southern Michigan This Morning. What Is This Thing?

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Cat on a bike
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's cute, that's what it is. Love it, don't squuez it and call it Toothless :))

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#22

Seen In The Sky Over Wisconsin Last Night. What Is This Thing?

Seen In The Sky Over Wisconsin Last Night. What Is This Thing?

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#23

Found At Dead Relatives House. What Is This Thing?

Found At Dead Relatives House. What Is This Thing?

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Daria B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's part of a device that, once connected to, will give you super powers.

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#24

White Circlet With Purple Dots On Top Of A Headdress. What Is This Thing?

White Circlet With Purple Dots On Top Of A Headdress. What Is This Thing?

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#25

My Friend Found This Weird Rock On The East Coast Of England. What Is It?

My Friend Found This Weird Rock On The East Coast Of England. What Is It?

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#26

What Is The Purpose Of A Door Like This?

What Is The Purpose Of A Door Like This?

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Steve Bowman
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next on the agenda: Build cars without fuel cap so they can't drive and don't destroy the environment. That'll discourage 'em.

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#27

Found On An Apple In East Germany. What Is This Thing?

Found On An Apple In East Germany. What Is This Thing?

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#28

Found On Beach (Ocean) In Ma, Usa. (Iphone 5 For Reference). Skull? Sternum?

Found On Beach (Ocean) In Ma, Usa. (Iphone 5 For Reference). Skull? Sternum?

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#29

Interesting Cloud Formation, What's Going On Here?

Interesting Cloud Formation, What's Going On Here?

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#30

Seen In The Sky While Hiking In Manchester Today. What Is This Thing?

Seen In The Sky While Hiking In Manchester Today. What Is This Thing?

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Daria B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's my vechicle when I visit back home evert once in a while. You, you big spaceships are expensive....

picklerick
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

don't believe him man. he works for the govt. the aliens are at it again i'm telling you.

Godspeed
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aliens decided to use diesel to save fuel, you know, for the long ride home.

Bunzilla
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've heard these things can be from pyrotechnics, things like cannon-fire, etc.

Aaron Pie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly right. There was one in the news around here a few years ago. Its actually a machine that purposely blows big black smoke rings. There a video on youtube called Ringmasters Smoke Ring Generator where you can see it in action.

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Judy Semmens
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen flocks of starlings make shapes like that when they're preparing to settle for the night.

Moezarella
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

idk but what comes to my mind is "ok whos summoning demons in this town"

Drew Goodman
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was actually a hoax to get people to go to this botanical garden look it up

Pamela Grove
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should turn this into MUFON, seriously. There is a huge debate about another one which occurred over an airport at which a VERY odd and unusual aircraft was seen by many people.

Andrew Gibb
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is god having a quick dump - not seen all that often (he avoids being seen if possible)

Savant
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a transformer on a electric wire must've blown up, as they are high voltage and carry electricity.

Tarah G
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smoke rings here's a video on youtube of it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHpBComsngQ

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#31

My Mom Found This On The Floor Of Her Beauty Salon, She Calls It A Cockapiller. What Is This Thing?

My Mom Found This On The Floor Of Her Beauty Salon, She Calls It A Cockapiller. What Is This Thing?

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#32

This Little Girl Was Photographed In The 1860's With Her Dog. What Is She Holding In Her Lap?

This Little Girl Was Photographed In The 1860's With Her Dog. What Is She Holding In Her Lap?

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just a thought !
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dog must have been really patient considering how long it took to take photographs those days !

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#33

These Were All Over The Beach In S. Maine. Think They Were Alive. What Is This Thing?

These Were All Over The Beach In S. Maine. Think They Were Alive. What Is This Thing?

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#34

A Gift To The Sultan Of Brunei. What Is It?!

A Gift To The Sultan Of Brunei. What Is It?!

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#35

What Did I Catch?

What Did I Catch?

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#36

Mold? Spores? Something On A Tree In The Woods. Too Scared To Touch It

Mold? Spores? Something On A Tree In The Woods. Too Scared To Touch It

Looks like some wooly aphids. Woolly aphids are sucking insects that live on plant fluids and produce a filamentous waxy white covering which resembles cotton or wool. The adults are winged and move to new locations where they lay egg masses. The nymphs often form large cottony masses on twigs, for protection from predators.

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#38

Seen In Ohio. Obviously A Car...but Does The Top Have A Purpose?

Seen In Ohio. Obviously A Car...but Does The Top Have A Purpose?

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#39

Its Made Our Of Silver And The Ball Rotates. What Is This Thing?

Its Made Our Of Silver And The Ball Rotates. What Is This Thing?

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picklerick
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

now you're just kidding me. of course that thing has a more sinister purpose.

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#40

Any Idea What These Metal Light Weight Hollow Things Could Be? Largest One Is About 5"

Any Idea What These Metal Light Weight Hollow Things Could Be? Largest One Is About 5"

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#41

Found In An Earth Pot At Work, Was Growing In The Dark As Had A Lid On It. What Is This Thing?

Found In An Earth Pot At Work, Was Growing In The Dark As Had A Lid On It. What Is This Thing?

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#42

Is This The Beginning Of A Stephen King Novel? This Mystery Blob Just Appeared In My Remote Maine Cabin. There Are Also Signs Someone Has Been In Here Since I've Been Away. What Is This?

Is This The Beginning Of A Stephen King Novel? This Mystery Blob Just Appeared In My Remote Maine Cabin. There Are Also Signs Someone Has Been In Here Since I've Been Away. What Is This?

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#43

Neighbor Was Involved In A Hit And Run And Is Trying To Identify The Red Vehicle That Hit Him. Any Idea What Vehicle This Could Be From?

Neighbor Was Involved In A Hit And Run And Is Trying To Identify The Red Vehicle That Hit Him. Any Idea What Vehicle This Could Be From?

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Andrew Gibb
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

peepoocombo must either work in forensics or have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.....just saying....

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#44

What Is This Thing? Seen In A Charity Shop!

What Is This Thing? Seen In A Charity Shop!

"Looks like it would dispense cigarettes" - frumble86

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#45

What Is This Tool?

What Is This Tool?

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EvieNiffler
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also doubles up as a back scratcher (and massager if you put a ball in the cup) :P

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#46

This Needle Thing Was Just Found In A Hamburger At A Lexington, Ky Mcdonald's - What Is It?

This Needle Thing Was Just Found In A Hamburger At A Lexington, Ky Mcdonald's - What Is It?

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Cat on a bike
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is definitely not something that should be anywhere near food. Lawsuit coming...

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#47

It Slid Out Of My Cooked Egg. What Is This Thing?

It Slid Out Of My Cooked Egg. What Is This Thing?

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#48

For A Friend...what Is This Thing?

For A Friend...what Is This Thing?

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Last2Know
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I had to make butter by hand like this, i'd most certainly eat less of it

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#49

These Spots On The Chicken Out Of A Frozen Store-Bought Package, Each Bit Has This Around The Bone. What Is This Thing?

These Spots On The Chicken Out Of A Frozen Store-Bought Package, Each Bit Has This Around The Bone. What Is This Thing?

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Lara B.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's horrible :( That's why I get my chickens from my neighbour. I know where they are from and I also know that they had a fabulous life.

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#50

Thing Pulled Out Of A Dog's Mouth, Looks Like A Sandworm From Dune. What Is This Thing?

Thing Pulled Out Of A Dog's Mouth, Looks Like A Sandworm From Dune. What Is This Thing?

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CultOfBambi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the cockapillar, from a few posts back. I thought it would be larger...

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#51

Found Hanging From A Tree. Pen For Scale. Feels Like Cotton. What Is This Thing?

Found Hanging From A Tree. Pen For Scale. Feels Like Cotton. What Is This Thing?

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Robert Morson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another person who found something freaky-looking and picked it up with his hands.

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#52

What Is This Professor Wearing? I Believe He Is In Computer Engineering

What Is This Professor Wearing? I Believe He Is In Computer Engineering

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#53

I Know This Is Uranium Glass But What Is It Used For? The Top Comes Off

I Know This Is Uranium Glass But What Is It Used For? The Top Comes Off

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#54

My Mom Saw These On A Car In Southwest Florida, Not Sure What They Are?

My Mom Saw These On A Car In Southwest Florida, Not Sure What They Are?

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#55

What Is This Tool- Some Sort Of Gauge? Made By Starrett

What Is This Tool- Some Sort Of Gauge? Made By Starrett

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#56

Found In A London Airbnb. What Is This Thing?

Found In A London Airbnb. What Is This Thing?

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#57

Found In My Backyard Pond. Floating By That Sack Filled With Fluid. What Is This Thing?

Found In My Backyard Pond. Floating By That Sack Filled With Fluid. What Is This Thing?

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