11 Odd Objects That Almost Stumped The Internet

We live in a world that is often very predictable. We try our best to know what is going to happen over the next few days and weeks of our life, and that is exactly how we like it.

There are also times, however, when life can be unpredictable. When that happens, it takes us out of our comfort zone and can make it difficult for us to know what to expect from one moment to the next.

That is where these unique pictures come in. They are objects that are familiar to some, but known to very few people. Fortunately, the Internet is there to help us understand them better. How many did you know?

1. “What is this thing? The inside opens up to empty space, it’s disconnected from the desk below.”

It’s a bed/lap desk. There’s supposed to be a metal bar underneath that slots into the wooden tray, so you can prop it up at different angles for reading and stuff.

2. “What is the purpose of this little door in the door?”

It’s called a ’speakeasy’ and it’s for talking to someone without having to open the door.

3. “My clothes pegs are all individually numbered. Why is that?”

Different molds have different numbers so if they start coming out of the machine messed up, they can identify which mold needs replacing

4. “What is this thing on my wall with a round hole and a small screen inside?”

It’s a pool access alarm to detect if the gate door has been left open mostly so children or pets don’t wander in and potentially drown.

5. “Just bought a house, found this hidden inside the front bushes. Screws in a wooden ball, looks like a mace. What was/is this used for?”