

If you spend any time on the internet, youโve either done it or seen other people do it. What are we talking about? Posting photos of things to find out what they are. As youโre about to discover, these posts are either hilarious, strange, or just downright creepy.
1. Not the cuddly type
At first glance, this looks like an ordinary housecat. But then the person noticed it didnโt have a tail and it seems rather large. After reaching out to the internet, they discovered itโs a black bobcatโฆnot the kind of kitty that likes to snuggle.


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Reddit/BlackoutSentinel
2. Get a room
One person posted about this โthingโ found in their yard. Whatever it was, it was moving. So, they reached out for help, and letโs just say, these two worms need to get a room.


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Reddit
3. Unique tea kettle
One person purchased this unique โtea kettleโ at a thrift store but after doing a lot of research, they couldnโt find any information. So, they asked the internet. Hopefully, they never made tea in it because itโs not a kettle but rather, a portable urinal for bedbound patients.


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Reddit/home_cheese
4. A cool yet eerie discovery
Imagine walking through the forest only to come upon this. Well, thatโs what happened to one person. But having no idea what it was, they askedโฆitโs a one-man bomb shelter from WWII.


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Reddit/me_using_reddit
5. Interesting scissors
The individual who found these had no clue why there were four finger holes. Well, these scissors are designed to help children learn to cut things safely. The additional holes allow a grownup to guide a child while cutting.


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Reddit/raybobobob
6. Spy gadget?
Thatโs what one person thought after finding this under their dresser while cleaning. They posted a photo hoping to learn more about it. Come to find out, itโs a voice recorder that may or may not have a connection to a camera.


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Reddit
7. Cool photo
While scanning slides from 1964, an individual found an image of this hovering above the family home in Texas. Was it a UFO? Well, according to a commenter, itโs the vapor from a rocket launch.


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Reddit/TBTurtles
8. Highly suspicious
After finding this in their fatherโs room, the word โdominatrixโ came to mind. Everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. This is a โyak trackโ that slips over the top of shoes to prevent slips and falls on ice.


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Reddit/Merciman
9. Purple sky
One Southern California poster snapped a photo of a purple sky at 1:30 a.m. It looked quite ominous. But they learned it was nothing more than the color of grow lights coming from a commercial marijuana operation.


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Reddit/Wetspark
10. The neighborโs garden
One individual had a neighbor with a garden like this. It freaked them out. They had every right to be concerned since itโs a Voodoo altar.


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Reddit
11. Baby-driven cart
Thatโs what this person thought it was. But considering it was moving on its own, they had to find out more. Fortunately, itโs just a robotic food delivery service.


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Reddit/Tallands
12. Camouflaged capsule
Finding this inside a tree left an individual stumped. It looked a little suspicious but it was actually super cool. When found, people are supposed to sign the piece of paper inside.


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Reddit/fallingfigtree1254
13. German design
One individual saw this inside a restroom in Germany. Not knowing what it was, they reached out to the internet. This โsinkโ with a handle is used by people who need to throw up.


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Reddit/jinglanglones
14. Health benefits
The purpose of this fish remained a mystery until the person who bought it asked others online. At one time, iron deficiency was a common problem in Asian countries. So, theyโd boil something like this and then use the water for cooking to increase iron levels.


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Reddit/plong42
15. Years of research
For 20 years, an individual tried to find out what this was. Thanks to an online user, they got their answer. Itโs the jaw of a drum fish.


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Reddit/XxUFOxX11
16. The chain
This is a little unnerving. But after asking questions, the individual learned itโs not a big deal. At one time, a hanging chain was used for water runoff much like modern day downspouts.downspout.


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Reddit/FilthySef
17. Beach holes
Initially, these look like โcrop circlesโ on the beach. But thatโs not the case. One poster explained these are remnants of a clam survey performed by scientists.


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Reddit/papa_higgins
18. White powder
Finding white powder on the countertops after a party is never good. But this person had no need to worry. Itโs just a sewing tool used for marking on fabric.


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Reddit/mporso
19. Earth-bound missile
Thatโs what this person thought after capturing a photo of this. Thankfully, it wasnโt anything threatening. Since the photo was taken round sunset, the contrail of a passenger plane appears like this.


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Reddit/FrighteningJibber
20. Gross
This is a strange post. Before going on vacation, a woman put bleach in the bathroom sink. After returning, she found this. Unfortunately, bleach oxidized the metal components, which turned the liquid black.


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Reddit/shadowfallwolf
21. New spider species?
Thatโs what it looks like. But itโs not. Rather, this is a male Creatonotos gangis moth using its sweat glands to attract a lovely female.


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Reddit
22. A hand grenade or a bug
Well, neither. If this had a long, slithering body attached, this person wouldโve known what it was. But one poster explained itโs a rattlesnakeโs rattler.


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Reddit/sal25
23. Pretty but confusing
This almost looks like a corsage but since it was found on a womanโs car, it couldnโt be. So, she asked online users. Itโs a caterpillar known as the Spiny Oak-Slug carrying around a lot of eggs.


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Reddit/Chickk
24. Baffling
While mowing the yard, a man found this hanging from a branch. He definitely needed help to identify it. Amazingly, this was a pregnant snake likely caught by a bird. But the weight of eggs caused the uterine tube to fall out.


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Reddit/turtlepowr89
25. Strange hive
The woman who found this wasnโt too happy. Especially since she didnโt know what it was. After asking online users, she got an interesting answerโฆitโs a dwarf honey bee hive.


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Reddit/Meatlumpsandwar
26. Unique rock
This rock was different from most. After posting a photo, one user commented that itโs a piece of slate with perfectly embedded Pyrite. Most people know it as Foolโs Gold.


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Reddit/D3adkl0wn
27. Beach find
The person who found this saw thousands of them on the beach. Thatโs when he discovered itโs part of a Man Oโ War Snail. Itโs a good thing he picked up one without the body attached since they produce a nasty sting.


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Reddit/goforajog
28. Another beach treasure
This thing looks incredibly weird. A man also found this on a beach. After reaching out for help, he discovered itโs a Conical Snailโs egg mass.


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Reddit/Beer_in_an_esky
29. Miniature flask
Thatโs what this thing appears to be but itโs not. When asking online, this individual got their answer. During the Victorian era, it held perfume, making it easy for women to freshen up on the go.


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Reddit/hiding_in_the_corner
30. Red-eyed monster
This would give anyone nightmares. But after finding out what it was, the individual didnโt feel frightened at all. Itโs simply a Magnolia seed head.


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Reddit/Sanvi
31. Aweโฆso cute
This guy knew this was an amphibian. But he had not idea its species. Quickly, he found out itโs a Blue Spotted Salamander.


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Reddit/MarvelBronze
32. Living on another planet
The person who saw this thought theyโd entered the Twilight Zone. Thatโs why they reached out to the internet to solve the mystery. What they discovered is these nuns of the Bridgettine Order are wearing the Crown of the Five Holy Wounds.


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Reddit/Zetch88
33. Green slime
Can you imagine seeing green stuff grow on your Band-Aids? Thatโs a little freaky. But itโs nothing more than the acrylate absorbed by the adhesive.


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Reddit/the_silly_fish
34. Catch of the day or an exotic plant
It could be either one. But uncertain, this person started searching for answers. What they found is that this is a Feather Star, which is kin to both sea urchins and starfish.


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Reddit/emeraldsky91
35. Silver with a rotating ball
No one was sure what this was. So, the person who found it will need to do a little more research. However, they might want to start with one of the answersโฆa cigar lighter.


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Reddit/Quartz_Splinter
36. These look dangerous
Even hollow, these look like bombs from WWII. Curious, this person had to find out. One poster thought they were medical dilators for some orifice.


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Reddit/Bergberg1
37. Growing in the dark
One person discovered this at work. Reaching out to online users, what they learned was interesting. This stringy mass is a plant called Field Horsetail thatโs covered with fungus.


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Reddit/sunnybbb
38. An alien
The person who came upon this had to identify it and quickly. Are you ready for this? This is mice goo mixed with feces oozing out of a wall where a large number of these tiny creatures lived.


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Reddit/NemoNomenMeum
39. Crazy gadget
Gadgets are fun unless you have no clue what they are. One way to find outโฆask others on the internet. Someone explained this is an old-fashioned carpet stretcher.


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Reddit/Rockbreaker
40. Seriously?
One individual fixed an egg for breakfast. After cutting into it, this thing slid out. This is a meat spotโฆin other words, a small piece of chicken that didnโt fertilize.


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Reddit/Kieley94
41. Antique furniture
After spotting this in a shop, an individual wanted to know what it was. A poster came to the rescue, explaining itโs a โbutter worker.โ It works by separating the fat from churned butter and buttermilk.


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Reddit/more_than_words
42. A tiny dragonโฆ
โฆor so it seemed. A pet owner pulled this out of their pupโs mouth so it was important to identify it. Fortunately, itโs just a harmless Sphinx moth caterpillar.


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Reddit
43. Uranium glass
Thatโs the only thing this person knew for sure. But they decided to ask others online. This thing is a โbottoms upโ shot glass that due to its design, thereโs no way to set it down so the individual drinking must down the shot all at once.


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Reddit
44. What in the heck?
Seeing these on a car in Florida, one woman had to know more. Did someone shoot arrows at this vehicle? No, these are bumper guides to make parking easier and safer.


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Reddit/IONTOP
45. A gooey mess
After finding this in a backyard pond, the person immediately turned to the internet. What is this crazy-looking thing? Well, thereโs a simple solutionโฆitโs the swim bladder of a fish.


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Reddit/derplin
46. Coat of Armor
Having received these from a friend in Germany, they peaked the recipientโs curiosity. Off to the internet for answers. Amazingly, these are applied to walking sticks.


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Reddit/LethalDeadlyCuteSnek
47. Coffee key
Why is there a coffee key on an old Samsung computer keyboard? Thatโs what one person wanted to know. Although weird, this is what activates the screensaver.


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Reddit/ianf2k17
48. Spooky
After returning home from work, an individual found pine needles and paper stuck in their door. What in the world is going on? One poster explained the pine invites joyful energy into the homeโฆas for the paper, no one knew.


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Reddit
49. A fascinating walk
While taking a walk in Israel, one family spotted a huge rock blocking the path. What was it? One person commented this was likely an ancient base of a column.


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Reddit/benc972
50. Interesting jewelry
Found in a backyard, the person looked to the internet for insight. From what one person replied, itโs an incredible find. This Georgian/early Victorian dates to the mid-1800s and is worn by people in mourning.


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Reddit/gamer0981
51. A simple question
Why do milk jugs have circular indentions? One person needed to know. Well, it forces to lid to pop off if the carton is frozen or dropped to prevet an explosion.


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Reddit/Daniel_Min
52. A decoration?
Nope. Itโs a megalodon tooth. But the person who found this didnโt know that until they asked questions online.


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Reddit/rinpiels
53. Alrighty then
Clueless, the person who saw this was determined to learn more. An individual had the answer. While not yet available, this apparently obscures the vehicle as its test driven.


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Reddit/NotoriousJB
54. Odd points of entry
Seeing this made no sense. But one poster helped out. This design eliminates cumbersome stairwells in multistory car garages.


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Reddit/petermartin2006
55. Outside view
A mirror on the outside of a house? One person posted a photo and question. Called a gadepeji, this allows people to see the street without getting up from the sofa.


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Reddit/kemcio17
56. Kitchen gadget
This individual knew this was a kitchen gadget but didnโt know what it did. Hello internet users. One poster said it was a powdered sugar duster while another said an egg separator.


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Reddit/fredsub
57. Old-time ritual
Initially, an individual thought this was a vase. But itโs not even close. After cutting their hair, women used to put it in a pot and then use it later to stuff pillows.


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Pikabu
58. Wine sealer
Found at their grandfatherโs house, this person wanted answers. After posting a photo online, they got the information wanted. This is used to put a cork back into a bottle


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Reddit/Tinyimp23
59. Dual purpose
No, itโs something entirely different. One poster shared this is a rolling pin that also cuts. How handy.


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Reddit/joshuaferris
60. Not a pelican
Thatโs what one person thought. But after talking to people online, they made a fascinating discovery. This ancient clamp was used to tie off umbilical cords of newborn babies.


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Reddit/Pedandick
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