Often, when you stumble upon something strange and have no clue what it is, the first instinct is to ask family, friends, or colleagues. But what if they’re just as clueless as you?
That’s where communities like ‘What Is This?’ come in: a space where curious minds share their odd finds and a mix of experts, hobbyists, and everyday detectives work together to crack the case. Keep scrolling to discover some of the most fascinating (and surprisingly educational) mysteries the internet has helped solve!
That’s where communities like ‘What Is This?’ come in: a space where curious minds share their odd finds and a mix of experts, hobbyists, and everyday detectives work together to crack the case. Keep scrolling to discover some of the most fascinating (and surprisingly educational) mysteries the internet has helped solve!
#22 Looks Like A Worm, But Has A Spine, 11 Inches, North Central Florida
ShalnarkRyuseih:
Florida worm lizard
Florida worm lizard
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#23 Strange Dots On My Bfs Hands That Only Show Up In The UV Light?
socothecat:
I’m going to guess some sort of fungal infection
I’m going to guess some sort of fungal infection
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#24 My Friend Found This Renovating His House
jooboy2000:
Definitely a casting metal. Copper brass maybe? If it seems heavy get it tested, could be gold.
Definitely a casting metal. Copper brass maybe? If it seems heavy get it tested, could be gold.
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#25 Found This At The Side Of My House. What Is It?
Stupida_Fahkin_Name:
It’s candy. Google “giant gummy spider” and you’ll find it.
It’s candy. Google “giant gummy spider” and you’ll find it.
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#26 What Is This Truck Used For?
ogimbe:
I see trailers like that coming from the metal recycling place. Googling scrap trailers also shows curved bottoms like that.
I see trailers like that coming from the metal recycling place. Googling scrap trailers also shows curved bottoms like that.
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#27 This Sign Hanging In The Window Of A Local Antique Shop
Thistle__Kilya:
Order of the Eastern Star, it’s a branch of Mason. Women are allowed in this one but only under special elite conditions. Also called the OES. I have some teacups from them with this star, it’s an adorable set.
Order of the Eastern Star, it’s a branch of Mason. Women are allowed in this one but only under special elite conditions. Also called the OES. I have some teacups from them with this star, it’s an adorable set.
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#28 Frog On A Magnetic Stand. Picked This Up In A Local Secondhand Shop In London. Have No Idea What It Is Used For Or If Part Of A Set But It Looked Cute
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#29 Moving Into A New Condo, What Is This Symbol We Found On The Frame Of The Front Door?
Ascending_Serpent:
Looks like a personal sigil, so it will be nearly impossible to decipher.
Generally speaking, if you see a symbol around a door frame, it's often related to protection.
Looks like a personal sigil, so it will be nearly impossible to decipher.
Generally speaking, if you see a symbol around a door frame, it's often related to protection.
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#31 Found In The Seem Of My Work T Shirt Sewn In
faerle:
I would guess a weight to keep that part of the shirt from flipping up at the hem after wash
I would guess a weight to keep that part of the shirt from flipping up at the hem after wash
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#32 What Is This? Someone At Work Keeps Doing It
andremill:
It's a reference to the Loss cartoon from Ctrl-Alt-Del
It's a reference to the Loss cartoon from Ctrl-Alt-Del
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#34 I Know What It Is, A Coconut With 2 Pennies On It. But Why Did Someone Leave It In My Garden? Any Meaning?
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#35 What Is This Charging Socket In The Back Window Of This Ambulance
SpiritualPrize:
Kussmaul Auto Eject
The Auto Eject WP is a power input connector designed to be mounted in the side of a vehicle to permit connecting 120 Volt AC shoreline. It comes with a weatherproof cover. The cover is spring loaded to close, preventing water from entering when the shoreline is not connected. A solenoid wired to the vehicle’s starter, is energized when the engine is cranked.
This instantaneously drives the plug from the receptacle.
This simple, reliable device, eliminates forever the broken cables which result when drivers forget to remove the shoreline before driving away.
Kussmaul Auto Eject
The Auto Eject WP is a power input connector designed to be mounted in the side of a vehicle to permit connecting 120 Volt AC shoreline. It comes with a weatherproof cover. The cover is spring loaded to close, preventing water from entering when the shoreline is not connected. A solenoid wired to the vehicle’s starter, is energized when the engine is cranked.
This instantaneously drives the plug from the receptacle.
This simple, reliable device, eliminates forever the broken cables which result when drivers forget to remove the shoreline before driving away.
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#36 My Wife Got Payed And One $20note Has This Symbol Any Idea What That Is
ZuluTurtle:
Chop mark
Chop mark
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#39 What Are Those Sneakers?
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