15 People Who’ve Discovered Something Really Unexpected Inside Ordinary Things

As kids, we probably asked the adults around us all sorts of questions. And, to our amazement, they always knew the answers. As adults, we stumble upon interesting things we don’t know the purpose of less often, but figuring it out has become more challenging. Luckily, r/WhatIsThisThing exists, so the brilliant minds of Internet detectives can save the day.
We at Now I’ve Seen Everything found a few interesting items and we’re eager to tell you what they are.
Answer: “It’s likely a UV-C sterilization lamp. It kills germs/viruses as they pass by. It also can help prevent mold and whatnot from building up on the coil.”
Answer: “These are motorcycle front axle covers.”
Answer: “It’s a vintage mailbag hook.”
Answer: “It’s an electric hot water bath/double boiler.”
Answer: “That looks like rat/rodent poison.”
Answer: “It’s a blade holder for a slap chop or something similar.”
Answer: “It’s a sugar dish.”
Answer: “The flaps protect the underlying jacket and wick away water, so rain is less likely to soak through the jacket fabric and/or penetrate through zippers and seams.”
Answer: “This is an attachment kit for treadle sewing machines in the late 1800s.”
Answer: “It looks like a firewood carrier.”
Answer: “That’s a rice mold.”
Answer: “It’s a bad knife sharpener.”
Answer: “It’s to wrap up headphones or the charger.”
Answer: “It’s a nose cushion from a pair of glasses.”
Have you ever found something with a mysterious purpose? Tell us about your finds in the comment section below!