18 Examples of Goods Where Manufacturers’ Trickery Reached New Heights

There are a lot of mysterious things in the world. An object that may have been popular in the past, could be considered strange today. Or something that is common for some people, may seem bizarre for others. Thankfully, we have the internet to help us out whenever we come across these curious finds.
Now I’ve Seen Everything picked out 20 items that baffled the people who found them, and will make you want to look for answers too.
Answer: A lot of clothing companies are starting to make clothing that is accessible for people with disabilities. My guess is, this panel is for access to feeding tubes, bags, drains, etc.
Answer: Definitely to avoid bedsores. Wife’s a nurse, she would probably think 2 hours is the maximum time for each position before having issues. The clock is to simply create a pattern that is getting alternated every 2 hours.
Answer: Pachinko machine, a gambling game in Japan. It is something in between a slot machine and a vertical pinball machine.
Answer: It’s just a skateboard prevention device. Keeps them from grinding on the edges.
Answer: It’s a World War II one-man bomb shelter.
Answer: It’s a silverware holder.
Answer: If you live in Canada, these are structures built for barn swallows to nest. They were originally made to replace bridge nesting sites during construction.
Answer: This is a violin case.
Answer: It’s squid eggs.
Answer: It’s for vomiting.
Answer: It is a rain chain, an alternative for the traditional downspout of a gutter system.
Answer: An antique needle case.
Answer: It’s a Yacouba Double Spoon — a symbol of hospitality in traditional African art. It represents two very distinct universes that are opposite.
Answer: It’s a pair of nips for cutting sugar, for back in the old days when sugar came in large cones.
Answer: Many people think these are brushes for shoes. But in fact, they help keep shoes, dresses, handbags, etc. from getting snagged in the tiny gap at the side.
Answer: ATT and other fleets use these to store the keys for the truck. They’re all keyed alike (or in groups). Employees get a key for that, then they can unlock it and it’s a cup that holds the truck keys.
Answer: It’s a portable men’s urinal for bedbound patients.
Answer: That’s the “key” to a doggy door. When a dog comes to the door, it opens, when it goes away, the door closes.
Answer: It’s personal safety alarm. Working in law enforcement, I know that item could very well be evidence to a missing person. Please attempt to contact police.
Did you know about the true purpose of the objects in the photos? Do you have things at home you would like to find out more about?