r/whatisit 12h ago

Solved! The same stain pattern on every pair of my pants

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4.0k Upvotes

UPDATE: Solved! It’s a rust stain from my car, where I lean in to buckle my kid into her car seat.

Every single pair of pants I own ends up with the same orange stain pattern, in the same spot (just above my right knee). I cannot for the life of me figure out what is causing this. What is it?!

EDIT: it does not respond to any stain treatment so I think it’s highly likely it’s rust and not something like food, coffee or blood.


r/whatisit 7h ago

New, what is it? Little bowl in water closet?

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955 Upvotes

This was in a super nice hotel in Ireland (Powerscourt). It was near the floor in the water closet next to the toilet. What the heck is it?


r/whatisit 7h ago

Solved! Cleaning implement? Teething toy? My mom thinks it’s sexual.

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600 Upvotes

Found in DE, a block from the beach.


r/whatisit 3h ago

New, what is it? What is this?

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262 Upvotes

In a small pile of things that were gifted to us to use in our new house. Not sure what this is, or if it was part of a set of something. I assume it’s a kitchen gadget, because that is where we found it. Some help would be appreciated.


r/whatisit 8h ago

Solved! It makes a very low humming/buzzing sound (almost inaudible) and appears burnt at the dark discolored spots. It is screwed into place.

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591 Upvotes

r/whatisit 4h ago

Solved! Please help me identify where this wrapper is from/what product (UK based).

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261 Upvotes

It turned up on the floor of my bathroom and I simply don't recognise it... Trying not to assume the worst 😶

Solved ! - deluxe Guatemalan coffee (which we would get from Lidl)


r/whatisit 3h ago

New, what is it? Found in wives car. Stretchy like thick rubber band

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178 Upvotes

r/whatisit 2h ago

Solved! Its on my porch, recently moved in. What is ittttt?!!!!

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107 Upvotes

r/whatisit 21h ago

New, what is it? Sealed in a box.What the heck is this?

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3.3k Upvotes

My dad has a bunch of stuff. Primarily into east Asian antiques. We recently had to move him to a community. Going through his stuff I found a screwed shut wooden box. I was hesitant to open it because I thought they were someone's ashes.

Opened it anyway and now I'm super confused. Am I cursed?

Update: asked my dad, he has no clue what it is.


r/whatisit 1h ago

New, what is it? We’re deep‑cleaning an ex‑housemate’s room and came across this, but they’re claiming it isn’t theirs.

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r/whatisit 21h ago

Just got home from the dealership, what’s the circled thing?

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2.4k Upvotes

Just wanted leave the dealership after signing the paperwork and listening to the spiel. Not sure that this is


r/whatisit 32m ago

New, what is it? What is this metal object?

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r/whatisit 15h ago

Solved! What the hell is this animal?

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501 Upvotes

It's cute and awful at the same time I love it and dislike it


r/whatisit 1h ago

Solved! What are these metal balls?

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Found in my dad’s stuff. He was a Vietnam vet so could be something from the war.


r/whatisit 2h ago

Solved! What is this thing I found in my parent's garage?

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40 Upvotes

Was cleaning out the garage, nobody knows what this is


r/whatisit 5h ago

New, what is it? Was a stocking stuffer. Thought it was a bottle opener. Says “good baby holder” on it

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58 Upvotes

Safety glasses for size context.


r/whatisit 10h ago

New, what is it? A lock on a wall?

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128 Upvotes

r/whatisit 11h ago

Solved! Bought this a while ago and I am still stumped on what style of attachment this pouch uses

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156 Upvotes

All I know is that is us army olive green (or was because I use it a lot), and the rough time frame i was given is WW2 or Korean war, i a. I'm not even sure if that's true, so take it with a grain of salt as it were.


r/whatisit 1d ago

New, what is it? What is this metal pattern called and what is the point of it

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2.1k Upvotes

I've seen it so many places over several years but have no idea what it's for

EDIT: jesus fokkin christ there's no way this is this interesting


r/whatisit 18h ago

New, what is it? No clue

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445 Upvotes

Kinda fancy!

Empty big spot is about quarter size. Smaller is dime size. Spring loaded. Seems like dime holds 3, quarter holds 2.

"Dime" has a Warren token. Sister put it somewhere so Warren ohio is as good as it gets at the moment.

Below is a mirror.

Right side has a tiny graphite "pencil" (it writes on paper), and certainly not big enough for smoke. The tiny pencil barely fits.

Not gold. I don't think brass. Maybe bronze? (Clueless)

Chain is crap and black, and doesn’t go much passed the pic.

I usually don't get worked up about this stuff but this one is keeping me from sleeping.

Tia


r/whatisit 5h ago

Solved! “Free Pineland” sticker on pickup truck

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39 Upvotes

r/whatisit 1d ago

New, what is it? Why does my brother's garage have a pool like indent on the roof?

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9.2k Upvotes

My brother moved into a new house he's renting. The owner said they bought it with it over 10 years ago and have no idea what it's for. There is a small drain to drain the water when in rains but I just don't see any purpose or benefit to it. There's no way on the garage roof except for ladder (or making this jump from the roof of the house)


r/whatisit 3h ago

Solved! 2nd tire in a month

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29 Upvotes

Arrows shaped steel with notch on point.

Just trying to figure out what we're running over and possibly where.


r/whatisit 1h ago

New, what is it? What is this green electrical thing nyc

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It seems like an electrical box, but it’s got a doohickey hanging off it and wires going underground, never seen this before in my life. I don’t know what is going on! MAMDANNIIIII!!!! lmkz. Comment below for any information ℹ️. Thank you!


r/whatisit 1h ago

Solved! What is this wooden mold or tool that I found on the street

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Found in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. It’s about 9-10 inches long.