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57 Times People Had No Idea What They Were Looking At, But The Internet Knew What It Was Right Away
CuriositiesNOV 10, 2017

57 Times People Had No Idea What They Were Looking At, But The Internet Knew What It Was Right Away

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The world is a big place, and sometimes you don't have all the answers to all the random questions. The Internet does, though. There's even a subreddit called What Is This Thing? where people post photos when they have no clue what they're looking at, and others try to identify these interesting things. Can you believe it? A place on the Internet where you can ask and not be afraid of getting ridiculed for your ignorance and asking questions? Unbelievable, I know. That's why Bored Panda has compiled a list of some of the most random stuff and interesting facts found on that page, and you will surely learn a thing or two. From an unorthodox public bathroom door design to a hole in the sky, these cool photos and the explanations behind these random things are real eye-openers. Scroll down to enjoy the images and upvote your favorites!

#1 Green Alien Thing That Grew On My Band Aid. What Is This Thing?

Green Alien Thing That Grew On My Band Aid.  What Is This Thing?
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#2 What Is This Demonic Looking Creature?

What Is This Demonic Looking Creature?
277points

#3 I've Met An Old Man In Germany And He Sent Me These Little Coat Of Arms, Telling Me To Visit Each Of This Location Before I Die. What Are These Exactly Used For?

I've Met An Old Man In Germany And He Sent Me These Little Coat Of Arms, Telling Me To Visit Each Of This Location Before I Die. What Are These Exactly Used For?
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#4 What Is This? Found It By My Toaster. Please Don't Tell Me It's Some Kind Of Cockroach Molt

What Is This? Found It By My Toaster. Please Don't Tell Me It's Some Kind Of Cockroach Molt
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270points

#5 An Old Samsung Pc Keyboard... What Is The Coffee Cup Key For?

An Old Samsung Pc Keyboard... What Is The Coffee Cup Key For?
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269points

#6 What In The Absolute F*ck Is On My Car?

What In The Absolute F*ck Is On My Car?
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262points

#7 This... Thing... Showed Up Inside The Humid Jar Of My Carnivorous Plants. What Is This Thing?

This... Thing... Showed Up Inside The Humid Jar Of My Carnivorous Plants.  What Is This Thing?
261points

#8 What Are These Circles On A Window Of A Bus And What Do They Do?

What Are These Circles On A Window Of A Bus And What Do They Do?
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252points

#9 Saw This Guy Crossing The Street In Dc. What Is It?

Saw This Guy Crossing The Street In Dc. What Is It?
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245points

#10 Relative Found These Eggs In Her Yard In Georgia, Hanging From A Tree. What Is This Thing?

Relative Found These Eggs In Her Yard In Georgia, Hanging From A Tree. What Is This Thing?
242points

#11 A Coworker Found A Hive On Her Balcony. She Is Convinced That Is A Beehive. I Am Not But I Don't Know What Insect It Is

A Coworker Found A Hive On Her Balcony. She Is Convinced That Is A Beehive. I Am Not But I Don't Know What Insect It Is
224points

#12 I Came Home Yesterday Afternoon To Find This Tucked In My Car Door. Anyone Have Similar Experience?

I Came Home Yesterday Afternoon To Find This Tucked In My Car Door. Anyone Have Similar Experience?
223points

#13 I Was Off-Roading With My Kids Today And Found This In The Path Blocked By A Giant Rock. Any Ideas?

I Was Off-Roading With My Kids Today And Found This In The Path Blocked By A Giant Rock. Any Ideas?
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221points

#14 This Was Given To Me Maybe 25 Years Ago Because I Collect Knives. No One Knows Where It's From Or The Purpose Of The Stick (There's Space For 2 Sticks, But Only One Was In It When Given To Me). Us Quarter For Scale

This Was Given To Me Maybe 25 Years Ago Because I Collect Knives. No One Knows Where It's From Or The Purpose Of The Stick (There's Space For 2 Sticks, But Only One Was In It When Given To Me). Us Quarter For Scale
215points

#15 Odd Square Metal Imbedded In A Rock. What Is This Thing?

Odd Square Metal Imbedded In A Rock. What Is This Thing?
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212points

#16 Found This On A Beach In New Zealand- There Were Thousands Of Them At The High Water Mark. What Is It?

Found This On A Beach In New Zealand- There Were Thousands Of Them At The High Water Mark. What Is It?
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207points

#17 I Need Your Help! What Is This?

I Need Your Help! What Is This?
206points

#18 Super Small Mini Flask? The 'Needle' Screws Into The Flask. What Is This Thing?

Super Small Mini Flask? The 'Needle' Screws Into The Flask.  What Is This Thing?
196points

#19 Oxycodone Bottle Found In The Woods With Electronics Inside. What Is This Thing?

Oxycodone Bottle Found In The Woods With Electronics Inside. What Is This Thing?
192points

#20 Took This Weird Bean Home, Now It's Opening Up And Has Me More Puzzled. What Is This Thing?

Took This Weird Bean Home, Now It's Opening Up And Has Me More Puzzled. What Is This Thing?
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