Have you ever come across something so odd that you had no idea what it was? Maybe you found it hidden away in an old closet or inherited it from a friend who was just as clueless. Most of us have had that “What on earth is this?” moment, especially with random objects that end up in our homes.

One guy shared his story online: “My girlfriend brought this weird thing with her when we moved in together. What is this?” It looked bizarre, like something from a late-night infomercial, and quickly topped their list of “weird stuff.”

After some speculation, the answer finally came: “It’s an abs exerciser.” Specifically, it was the “Ergonomic and Compact Abs Exerciser.” This tool, designed to target the core, was meant to help users tone their abs. But without any context, it looked more like a strange piece of plastic or an abstract sculpture than a fitness gadget.

So if you ever find yourself scratching your head over a mystery object, you’re not alone. Sometimes, all it takes is a little online sleuthing to turn “random junk” into something useful.