Explain to me what this thing is? (15 photos)

And here is the new part of our irregular column “Explain to me what this thing is?” Everything is as usual: people dig up strange and incomprehensible things, and Internet experts satisfy their curiosity. So we invite everyone to the selection and wish you interesting viewing.

A mysterious vessel with an amber liquid was lying around in a grocery store. What is this?





Answer: This is a fire extinguishing system sprinkler bulb. When the temperature in the room reaches a certain point, the flask breaks and water begins to flow from the sprinkler.

What is this strange system of cables and weights on the facade of the building?



Answer: These wires will serve as the basis for the plants that will grow on the facade. Weights are needed to keep the wires constantly taut.

Primitive structure on the shore in North Carolina, USA





Answer: This is a special shelter for duck hunters.

I saw this in the theater, what kind of piece of metal is this? I've been asking myself this question for 8 years, please help



Answer: this is a special lamp that is needed to illuminate the folding table underneath.

What is this ring for? It's made of silver with a gem on top



Answer: This ring is for solid perfume. Previously, there was most of the rotten stuff on the streets, so ladies put such a ring to their nose when they passed by bad-smelling places.

What kind of ceramic frog figurine is this? It has holes at the bottom and there is also a hole at the top.



Answer: this is a special device for watering plants. It is lowered into the water, and then the hole at the top is clamped with a finger and the device is pulled out of the water. If you let go of your finger, water will flow out of the holes at the bottom.

An empty “stick” inside. What is this?



Answer: Herbicides are added inside this stick. The point is inserted into the ground next to the weed and pressure is applied to the stick to release a dose of herbicide.

I saw this on the playground. A spiral with two balls at the ends, made of metal, stands on two pillars. What is this thing?



Answer: This is a climbing frame for children with no special purpose. It is needed to develop creativity.

What is this button in the forest? We didn't pick it out. Judging by the moss, she's been here for a long time



Answer: this is a special mark that surveyors use to mark the places they need.

Found this in kitchen supplies at a flea market. Any idea what this strangely beautiful thing is for?



Answer: these are devices for frying food on a fire or grill.

What is this thing? It is made of yellow plastic and has plastic attachments at different ends.



Answer: This is a stand for materials that need to be sawed or trimmed. We need another one to attach boards and other materials to them.

Heavy metal object. The handle says it was made in 1880



Answer: This is an iron for creating folds on collars, sleeves and other items of clothing.

The key fob, the left side slides out and slides back in. There is something like foam on the right side. What is this?



Answer: This is a gift to customers. The left side is used as a stand for the phone, and the right one is used as a sponge for cleaning the screen.

What are these holes in the ground? They are located at the entrance to the Roman amphitheater in Pompeii



Answer: These are the holes into which the wooden posts used to build the fence were inserted. Apparently, there was a need to separate the crowd of people.

My dog ​​brought this to me. I thought it was a master key, but it doesn't look like them. What is this?



Answer: This is a felting needle.