15 Mysterious Objects That Stumped Google — But Not These Clever Internet Sleuths

You might find yourself puzzled by a strange-looking gadget or a mysterious stain, wondering what it could possibly be. But for the internet’s army of sharp-eyed sleuths, it’s just another mystery waiting to be cracked. From odd household items to curious marks on everyday objects, there’s always someone out there who recognizes it — and they’re more than ready to share their knowledge.

1. “This is a small white ‘housing’ I suspect. For something. Marked LH and RH.”

Answer: It’s a caster cover for a hospital bed.

2. “A small blue plastic thing I found in the house. What is it?”

Answer: “I have this exact thing. It’s the antennae from a snail toy.”

3. “Pink golf ball wand...what could it be? About 2 feet long with a rubber golf ball at the end of the spring. Any guesses?”

Answer: “It’s not for golf. It’s a spring ball massager.”

4. “What is this metal object, roughly the size of a hand, guessing it’s around 700-800 grams?”

Answer: “It’s an artificial hip replacement.”

“Now the real question is how did he come by this thing?” wondered a Redditor.

5. “Little pink spring thing. Made of rubber. With little space inside, not apt to hold a pencil or anything inside it.”

Answer: “It wraps around phone and headphone cords by the plug to prevent them from breaking and fraying.”

6. “Rubber squirrel with removable tail, holes in tail, ability to clip on to flat surface.”

Answer: “It’s a tea infuser.”

7. “What is this large wooden board with movable red and white beads on the rim?”

Answer: “It’s called a Billard Nicolas. It appears to be a French game of some sort.”

8. “This large, ceramic, turquoise fire hydrant-looking thing has been in the family for decades. Resembles some sort of large lantern, but still unsure.”

Answer: “I believe it’s a small heater, probably gas. Mostly decorative to protect people from the flame.”

9. “Found a small and rubbery item near my kitchen sink. What is this thing?”

Answer: “It is used kind of like a keyring on certain measuring spoons or measuring cups.”

10. “It’s hard and plastic. What is it?!”

Answer: “Well, it used to be a drinking cup or insert that got melted in a dishwasher.”

11. “What is this chicken-heart wire object with a handle?”

Answer: “It’s a modern decoration made in the style of an old Rug Beater.”

12. “What is this long thing with a glass bottom with plastic top that unscrews?”

Answer: “It looks like the lid to one of those pitchers where you put ice in the middle cylinder to keep the lemonade, etc., cold.”

13. “Copper object found on a beach in Scotland, about 3 inches long.”

Answer: “It looks like the pull-string weight for a bathroom light string pull switch.”

14. “One side is an opener, but what is this 3-pronged clamp for?”

Answer: “It’s for lifting the lid on Mason jars.”

15. “Saw this weirdly shaped toilet in Italy.”

Answer: (Edited) “Well, it’s meant for users with limited mobility. It’s an accessible public toilet, that gap makes it easier for them to clean up after themselves.”

Bonus: “It was left on my door step, when we opened it up, this is what we found. Would it be worth anything?”

• Maybe it’s time to call your priest for an exorcism. © Cosmo_Hunter / Reddit
• Destroy it with fire. Lots of fire. © josh4240 / Reddit

The internet is full of mysterious objects just waiting for someone to uncover their hidden purpose — so we’ve rounded up some of the most fascinating ones that continue to baffle and intrigue.