r/whatisit • • 19h ago

Solved! What is this? I’m seeing it for the first time

16.4k Upvotes

r/whatisit • • 12h ago

New, what is it? Flight Attendant switched this on before my flight

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7.9k Upvotes

This happened to be in the overhead space on my flight. The flight attendant switched it on right before takeoff, and I’m just curious to know what it’s for


r/whatisit • • 9h ago

Solved! What did I find in the woods??

1.9k Upvotes

Found on a forest path, maple leaf for scale, what the hell is this?
Reposted from previous, sorry to everyone who responded there.

Someone said woolly aphids but I'm not 100% sure these are the same thing.

EDIT: SOLVED - beach blight aphids. Your comments were the most fun I've ever had on a thread I created. I also saw some mossy door-looking places in a few trees that I am sure contained at least one totoro - will explore more next time.


r/whatisit • • 11h ago

New, what is it? New Neighbor's Car

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1.6k Upvotes

Anyone know what's on my new neighbor's car? I'm thinking maybe he's a storm chaser or something.


r/whatisit • • 6h ago

Solved! Found at a thrift store

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Obviously alternative fashion of some kind, but I can't figure out for the life of me where it goes! I bought it for the big spikes, but I'd like to know where it's supposed to be worn.


r/whatisit • • 11h ago

Solved! What is the purpose of this attachment on a bag of coffee?

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r/whatisit • • 9h ago

Solved! What is this? How was it created?

678 Upvotes

r/whatisit • • 4h ago

New, what is it? What is this?

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601 Upvotes

Seen on a Massachusetts highway with Maine plates on the trailer. Engine? For what? I’ve seen a large 100’ diesel engine before but it was a long time ago and I forget more than I remember.


r/whatisit • • 12h ago

New, what is it? I found this bust about 20cm deep while digging. Who is this person?

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559 Upvotes

I live south Netherlands, was about 20cm under the grass. Its almost a clay like material, I rinsed it with water and it looks to be slightly dissolving in the water.


r/whatisit • • 15h ago

Solved! White 'pellets' found in grass lawn

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487 Upvotes

My dog keeps finding (and eating...) these little white pellet things in the lawn, I don't really want to touch them but they seem soft, about 8mm long and 5mm diameter. They always appear in these little clumps, buried at the bottom of the grass next to the soil.

I have been in the house about 6 months now and haven't added any fertilisers or treatment to the lawn, I don't know if any type of lawn care was done to the lawn prior to that though.

I'm in the UK if that helps at all!


r/whatisit • • 13h ago

Solved! What is it that made my faucet do this?

466 Upvotes

My cats were drinking from my faucet for a minute or two and the faucet looked like this afterwards. Only reverted to normal when I touched where the water actually comes out from.

Edit:
The water was barely on, just a low flow
No sediment in the head of faucet


r/whatisit • • 17h ago

New, what is it? What’s growing on my sink

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408 Upvotes

What the hell is growing on my sink. Wipe it off and it’s back in hours, soft and powdery


r/whatisit • • 3h ago

New, what is it? Mystery liquid in shed

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403 Upvotes

Recently bought a new home. The previous owner left a ton of beekeeping, as well as gardening supplies in the shed. I'm terrified of opening any of them, so I don’t know what they smell like.


r/whatisit • • 14h ago

Solved! What is this thing I use as a keychain ?

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368 Upvotes

Every mechanic I gave my car to, asked me what is this „key“ for and I never had an answer.


r/whatisit • • 16h ago

New, what is it? Weird circles appeared overnight in my yard

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333 Upvotes

These randomly happened overnight, wasnt here yesterday. Nothing was stored or spilled on the grass… what could cause this??
The grass seems shorter as well..


r/whatisit • • 6h ago

New, what is it? Lamp?

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236 Upvotes

it’s an old red glass object filled with fluid (maybe water). There is no way to remove the fluid without breaking it. It kind of looks like a lantern but I don’t know


r/whatisit • • 8h ago

Solved! Found this in my shower

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229 Upvotes

Found this tiny metal thing in my shower weeks ago. Been keeping it, just in case i found out where it belongs to. Still didn't figure it out.


r/whatisit • • 23h ago

Solved! Found behind my bench seat, what is it?

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180 Upvotes

I inherited this truck and have had it for a couple years now. A while ago I was cleaning behind the bench seat and found this mystery tool. The original owner was a saddle maker and hauled horses with the truck, and the second owner (my grandma) was a contractor.

What is it???


r/whatisit • • 14h ago

Solved! Found in parents garage

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175 Upvotes

IBM computer box connector found in the garage at my parents’ house. House was built in 2008 if that helps. TIA


r/whatisit • • 8h ago

Solved! What is this thing? It looks like a pitcher but it’s not.

158 Upvotes

My grandparents house was built in the 1910’s, and this came with the house when they bought it. It looks like its meant to hold water, but there’s no opening on top. Also, certain parts of it are able to move independently from the rest. If anyone could help me ID what this could’ve possibly been used for, I would appreciate it.


r/whatisit • • 22h ago

Solved! What is going on with the sky?

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151 Upvotes

What phenomena did I experience at a skiing trip to Sweden last year? Although it could slightly resemble weak north light I don’t think that is it considering we weren’t that far north.


r/whatisit • • 14h ago

New, what is it? Prank or DIY anti-theft device?

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119 Upvotes

Photos taken in Sorrento, Italy. I'm thinking anti theft but really unsure.


r/whatisit • • 8h ago

New, what is it? Found in attic of 1910 home in the Hudson Valley, NY. What is it?

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114 Upvotes

r/whatisit • • 6h ago

Serious answers only please! What is this?

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113 Upvotes

Was helping my father clean out an old attic and found this.. any ideas?


r/whatisit • • 2h ago

Solved! it is not a firefly

78 Upvotes

what is it?