1. Potentially Harmful and Disgusting
In response to a post about a strange slimy substance, one commenter explained their experience cleaning ice machines in restaurants and gas stations. They warned that most establishments rarely clean their ice machines, advising the original poster to avoid consuming the ice. The slime, while harmless when clear, turns pink or black as it accumulates, indicating it hasn’t been cleaned in a long time.
2. Torture Device or Sweet Delight?
Although it may look like a torture device or a home improvement tool, this object is actually a candy maker’s dream—a device used to create spun sugar for sweets like cotton candy.
3. Seemingly Magical, but Hazardous
Purple smoke billowing from a chimney might seem mystical, but one Reddit user explained that it’s a result of burning rubbish containing high levels of iodine—a potentially harmful practice.
4. Strange Objects Resembling Vintage Machines
One user posted about a “black steel briefcase with a motor,” which weighed about 30 pounds. It was initially thought to be an old key cutter, but another commenter suggested it might be a tool used for polishing other tools. They provided a detailed explanation of how the spinning wheel and polishing disk worked, dating the object to the 1940s or 50s.
5. Odd Spoons as Strange Objects
A user posted about a spoon with a jagged edge, puzzling over its purpose. Suggestions included a cucumber server, berry spoon, or seafood utensil. According to eBay, it was a vintage cucumber server from Rogers & Hamilton.
6. Mysterious, Yet Practical
Another user asked Reddit for help identifying a wooden box passed down from their great-great-grandmother. Though it had been used for dog food, a commenter clarified that it was likely a stock dispenser used for dry goods like coffee or grains. They suggested, “Dog food? Sure, but I’d wash it out before filling it with coffee.”
The world is full of strange and mysterious objects, and Reddit often serves as a helpful resource for uncovering their secrets.
