What is this thing and why is it needed? (16 photos)

The most original riddles that Internet experts solved, answering people's questions about what this thing is.





It would seem that our modern life is overflowing with all kinds of technology and complex electronics, and it won’t be difficult to understand the things and devices of the past. However, in reality it is not so simple. Fortunately, experts from the Internet come to the rescue. They will not only tell you what kind of thing it is, but also give guidance on how to use it.

What could it be

The small contraption tormented the office staff for a long time with its incomprehensible origin, until they asked about it on the Internet. Knowledgeable people suggested that computer equipment can be attached to it if there is a fear that it may be stolen.



Mysterious recess in the countertop

People who rented housing saw this for the first time and, out of curiosity, asked if anyone knew what this recess was for. It turned out to be a tray for kitchen scales.





Wooden box, lined with velvet inside

She became a real mystery for the owners. But now they know they own an antique desk.



Strange lanterns on poles along the roads

And they are located there to reflect the headlights of passing cars. Wild animals are frightened of street lights and do not go out onto the highway.



An outlandish tool found by chance in the kitchen

Netizens enlightened that this is an ice crusher.



Quite a strange set of dishes

The lid on the mug is especially confusing. It turned out that this was not a mug at all, but an oil dish. Oil is placed in one part of it, and water is poured into the other for long-term storage.



Metal plate with a mysterious function

Knowledgeable people suggested that this was the lid from the tray of a Keurig coffee maker.



Vintage clip

It turned out to be a device that used to be used to stretch gloves before putting them on.



Recess in the snack board

It was made in antique board so that a small magnet could be placed inside to hold the knife.



A brass jar resembling canned sprat

In fact, such devices with a handle were used by street performers to collect coins.



Mysterious cones on the gate

In the past, they were needed to extinguish the torches that people used to illuminate the road.



Strange metal kitchen holder

Such structures were used in old steamers to hold pans.



A curious device with a seat inside

It looks like a refrigerator, but in fact it is a personal sauna.



Mysterious pocket knife

These were previously used for trimming cigars.



A scuba diver found these things underwater

Experts suggested that these were the dental plates of puffer fish. Could you guess the purpose of these items?