Ever stumbled upon mysterious objects and pondered their purpose? You’re not alone. Let’s explore the top 20 perplexing items:
1. Brass Brooch: A baffling brass brooch with a hidden spring sparked curiosity. Reddit came to the rescue, revealing it’s a fish-shaped boutonniere or corsage holder. “A clothespin for elegance,” as one Redditor put it.
2. Suspended Glass Ball in Metal Frame: Initially mistaken for decor, this was a Campbell-Strokes sunshine recorder. A Reddit user explained, “Point it towards the equator, and it burns a track on a marked card, tracking sunlight brightness.”
3. Round Wooden Stick: A Reddit puzzle featured a cylindrical wooden stick. Answer: Likely used with a Singing Bell for vibrations, resembling wine glass tones when rubbed around the bell’s edge.
4. Scoopy Doodad: Found in a junk drawer, this mystery metal piece stumped the owner. Solution: It’s a Sunbeam Mixmaster attachment for juicing, fitting onto a mixer.
5. Heavy Glass with Bubbles: Another Reddit conundrum involving a heavy glass with bubbles. Surprise answer: It’s a Sunbeam Mixmaster attachment, serving as a juice spout.
